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Waterclover (
Marsilea azorica
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Species information on Marsilea azorica is currently being researched and written and will appear here...
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Wax palm (
Ceroxylon quindiuense
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Waxy satyr orchid (
Satyrium carneum
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The waxy satyr orchid is one of Africa's largest orchids, growing to nearly a metre in height. It bears two to four thick, fleshy...
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White damor (
Vateria indica
)
Information on Vateria indica is currently being researched and written and will appear here...
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White dog orchid (
Codonorchis lessonii
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White lauan (
Shorea contorta
)
The white lauan belongs to the dipterocarp family, a group of important timber trees that dominate the lowland rainforests of Asia....
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White mahogany (
Khaya anthotheca
)
This large evergreen tree has smooth, grey to brown bark, which flakes off in round scales on the older branches and stems. The...
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White meranti (
Shorea assamica philippinensis
)
This highly threatened tree is one of over 500 species of dipterocarp, a group of trees which dominate the lowland rainforests...
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White pitcher plant (
Sarracenia leucophylla
)
Information on the white pitcher plant is currently being researched and written and will appear here...
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White seraya (
Parashorea malaanonan
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Dipterocarpaceae trees dominate tropical lowland rainforests in Southeast Asia and consist of many economically and ecologically...
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Wild apricot (
Armeniaca vulgaris
)
Apricot trees are well known for their delicious fruits, and while cultivated varieties are commonly grown worldwide, their wild...
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Wild hyacinth (
Lachenalia contaminata
)
Information on Lachenalia contaminata is currently being researched and written and will appear here...
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Witch hazel (
Maingaya malayana
)
Information on Maingaya malayana is currently being researched and written and will appear here...
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Wollemi pine (
Wollemia nobilis
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The Wollemi pine has been dubbed a 'living fossil' as it represents the only remaining member of an ancient genus dating back...
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Wright's gardenia (
Rothmannia annae
)
Wright's gardenia is viewed by some as one of the most beautiful of the Seychelles trees. It is small with smooth, greyish-green...
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