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GEOGRAPHY

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Bio - Flora

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Most Common Species

This list features the most common plants on Planet Earth.

RANK

PLANT

POPULATION

DESCRIPTION

1

Dandelion (Taraxacum)

100 million+

Commonly found in fields and gardens, dandelions are resilient flowering plants known for their yellow flowers and puffball seed heads.

2

Kikuyu Grass (Pennisetum clandestinum)

80 million+

A hardy grass species, kikuyu grass is widely used in lawns and sports fields, especially in warm climates.

3

Common Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta)

70 million+

Found mainly in woodlands, this perennial plant is known for its bell-shaped flowers that bloom in spring.

4

Clover (Trifolium)

60 million+

A popular ground cover plant, clover is known for its trifoliate leaves and is often associated with lush, green pastures.

5

Grass (Poaceae family)

50 million+

This family includes many species of grasses that are essential for ecosystems, grazing, and lawn purposes.

6

Sagebrush (Artemisia)

40 million+

A common plant in North American deserts, sagebrush is known for its aromatic leaves and resilience to drought.

7

Bamboo (Bambusoideae)

30 million+

Fast-growing and versatile, bamboo is used for construction, furniture, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

8

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)

25 million+

Known for its large, vibrant flowers that turn towards the sun, sunflowers are cultivated for their seeds and oil.

9

Lawn Grass (Various species)

20 million+

Various species are cultivated for lawns, including Kentucky bluegrass and Bermuda grass, providing green spaces in urban areas.

10

Maple Tree (Acer)

15 million+

Known for its distinctive leaves and beautiful fall colors, the maple tree is widespread in temperate regions and valued for its wood.


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References

Barbour, M.G., Burk, J.H. & Pitts, W.D., 1987. Terrestrial plant ecology. Menlo Park, CA: Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, pp.48–50. [Accessed 1 December 2025]. Campbell, N.A. & Reece, J.B., 2005. Biology. 7th ed. San Francisco: Pearson Benjamin Cummings, pp.123–125. [Accessed 1 December 2025]. Grime, J.P., 2001. Plant strategies, vegetation processes, and ecosystem properties. Chichester: Wiley, pp.89–90. [Accessed 1 December 2025]. Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, 2019. The state of the world's plants and fungi 2019. Kew: Kew Publishing, pp.20–22. [Accessed 1 December 2025]. Van Dyke, R., 2013. Plant population biology. Burlington: Academic Press, pp.105–108. [Accessed 1 December 2025].
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