Understanding Drought-Resistant Flora: Identification and Scientific Names

The correct answer is Bougainvillea. Bougainvillea is a genus of thorny ornamental vines, bushes, or trees. It is known for its colorful bracts that surround its small white flowers.

The correct answer is silver carpet Dymondia margaretae, also known as silver carpet. It is a groundcover plant with small, silver-gray leaves that create a carpet-like appearance. The incorrect answers are different types of plants with distinct features from the silver carpet.

The word manzanita is the Spanish diminutive of manzana (apple). A literal translation would be little apple.

Chamise, also known as greasewood or Adenostoma fasciculatum, is a common shrub found in the chaparral ecosystems of California and southwestern Oregon.

The correct answer is Fremontodendron or Flannel Bush, which is a flowering plant known for its bright yellow flowers. Rosemary, Lavender, and Succulent are all different types of plants that are not associated with Fremontodendron.

Dendromecon harfordii is commonly known as Island Bush due to its native habitat on the Channel Islands of California.

The scientific name of the flower in question is Romneya coulteri, commonly known as Matilija poppy. It is not to be confused with Matilija lily or California poppy, which are different species of flowers. Meconopsis betonicifolia is the scientific name for Himalayan blue poppy, another type of flower.

The correct answer is Hardenbergia violacea, commonly known as happy wanderer, which is a flowering plant native to Australia. The other options are different plant species with distinct characteristics and names.

The correct name of this plant is Diamond Frost Euphorbia, which is a type of flowering plant known for its delicate white flowers and unique foliage. While cactus, daisy, and fern are all types of plants, they are not the specific plant shown in the image.

Lady Banks Rose is scientifically known as Rosa banksiae 'Alba Plena', while Sunflower, Daisy, and Tulip are different species of flowers.