"Anemone riparia Anemone riparia, the thimble weed, is an upright growing herbaceous plant species in the genus ""Anemone"" and family Ranunculaceae. Plants grow tall, flowering early summer but often found flowering till mid August, the flowers are greenish-white, white or even sometimes red tinted, wide. After flowering the fruits are produced in a dense rounded, to rounded columned heads thick. When the fruits, called achenes, are ripe they have gray-white colored, densely woolly styles, that allow them to blow away in the wind. This species is similar to ""Anemone cylindrica"" and ""Anemone virginiana"". Native from Eastern North America where it"
"Iris (plant) Iris is a genus of 260–300 species of flowering plants with showy flowers. It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, which is also the name for the Greek goddess of the rainbow, Iris. Some authors state that the name refers to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species. As well as being the scientific name, ""iris"" is also widely used as a common name for all ""Iris"" species, as well as some belonging to other closely related genera. A common name for some species is 'flags', while the plants of"
"temperatures to grow well or bloom. Many of the species are seasonal bloomers, but hybrids and cultivars can be more or less continuously blooming. The species classified under ""Columnea"" include the following: Columnea Columnea is a genus of ca. 200 species of epiphytic herbs and shrubs in the flowering plant family Gesneriaceae, native to tropical America and the Caribbean. The tubular or oddly shaped flowers are usually large and brightly colored – usually red, yellow, or orange – sometimes resembling a fish in shape. A common name is flying goldfish plants (see also the related ""Nematanthus"") due to the unusual"
"word meaning ""comrade"" or ""companion"". Species recognized as of August 2018: Hetaeria Hetaeria, commonly known as hairy jewel orchids, is a genus of about thirty species of flowering plants in the orchid family Orchidaceae. Plants in this genus are terrestrial herbs with a succulent rhizome and a loose rosette of leaves. Small, pale, hairy non-resupinate flowers are borne on a thin, hairy flowering stem. They are found in tropical Africa and Asia to New Guinea, Australia and some Pacific Islands. Orchids in the genus ""Hetaeria"" are terrestrial, perennial, deciduous, sympodial herbs with a creeping, succulent, above-ground rhizome anchored to the"
"Society’s Award of Garden Merit:- Pulmonaria Pulmonaria (lungwort) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae, native to Europe and western Asia, with one species (""P. mollissima"") east to central Asia. According to various estimates there may be between 10 and 18 species found in the wild, but the taxonomy of this genus is very confusing. The scientific name ""Pulmonaria"" is derived from Latin ""pulmo"" (lung). In the times of sympathetic magic, the spotted oval leaves of ""P. officinalis"" were thought to symbolize diseased, ulcerated lungs, and so were used to treat pulmonary infections. The common name in"
"Zephyranthes Zephyranthes is a genus of temperate and tropical plants in the Amaryllis family, subfamily Amaryllidoideae, native to the Western Hemisphere and widely cultivated as ornamentals. There are over 70 recognized species, as well as numerous hybrids and cultivars. Common names for species in this genus include fairy lily, rainflower, zephyr lily, magic lily, Atamasco lily, and rain lily. The name is derived from Ζέφυρος (""Zephyrus""), the Greek god of the west wind, and ἄνθος (""anthos""), meaning flower, referring to the slender stalks. According to Meerow ""et al."", cladistics suggests that the genus is native to the Americas. Several species"
"Veronica (plant) Veronica is the largest genus in the flowering plant family Plantaginaceae, with about 500 species; it was formerly classified in the family Scrophulariaceae. Common names include speedwell, bird's eye, and gypsyweed. Taxonomy for this genus is currently being reanalysed, with the genus ""Hebe"" and the related Australasian genera ""Derwentia"", ""Detzneria"", ""Chionohebe"", ""Heliohebe"", ""Leonohebe"" and ""Parahebe"" now included by many botanists. Monophyly of the genus is supported by nuclear ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (ITS) and cpDNA. The taxa of the genus are herbaceous annuals or perennials, and also subshrubs, shrubs or small trees if ""Hebe"" is included. Most of"
"she was abducted by the god Hades. It has been suggested that the 'agallis' mentioned was a dwarf iris, as described by leaf and root shape,) and identified as Iris attica. Iris (plant) Iris is a genus of 260–300 species of flowering plants with showy flowers. It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, which is also the name for the Greek goddess of the rainbow, Iris. Some authors state that the name refers to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species. As well as being the scientific name, ""iris"" is also widely"
"and early summer. A favoured location is the rock garden or wall crevice. They appreciate well-drained alkaline soil conditions, but can be short-lived. The hybrid cultivar 'Warley Rose' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Aethionema Aethionema is a genus of flowering plants within the family Brassicaceae, subfamily Brassicoideae. The genus is collectively known as the stonecresses. They originate from sunny limestone mountainsides in Europe and West Asia, especially Turkey. The Latin name derives from ancient Greek αἴθειν ""to light up, kindle"" + νῆμα ""thread, yarn"". The English name ""stonecress"" derives from its creeping habit and its"
"(""i.e."" daughter). The ""Metamorphoses"" of Ovid tells that the plant was created by the goddess Venus when she sprinkled nectar on the blood of her dead lover Adonis. The name ""windflower"" is used for the whole genus as well as the wood anemone ""A. nemorosa"". ""Anemone"" species are sometimes targeted by cutworms, the larvae of noctuid moths such as Angle Shades and Heart and Dart. Many of the species are favorite garden plants, providing colour throughout the season from early Spring into Autumn. Numerous cultivars have been selected. In horticultural terms there are three main groups: Of the late spring"
"Justicia (plant) Justicia is a genus of flowering plants in the Acanthaceae family. It is the largest genus within the family, encompassing around 700 species with hundreds more as yet unresolved. They are native to tropical to warm temperate regions of the Americas, India and Africa. The genus serves as host to many butterfly species, such as ""Anartia fatima"". Common names include water-willow and shrimp plant, the latter from the inflorescences, which resemble a shrimp in some species. The generic name honours Scottish horticulturist James Justice (1698–1763). They are closely related to ""Pachystachys"". They are evergreen perennials and shrubs with"
"Pink'. In a 2013 taxonomic revision of the genus, 22 species were recognized. Astartea Astartea is a genus of flowering plants in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. The genus is endemic to southwestern Western Australia. The genus name was inspired by Astarte, the Greek name for the goddess Ishtar. These plants take various forms, from dwarf shrubs barely 10 centimetres tall to small trees exceeding 5 metres in height. Some have lignotubers and some produce basal shoots. They are hairless and often glandular, sometimes with protruding oil glands on various parts. New stems are four-angled and sometimes winged. The leaves are"
"as buried seeds during unfavorable conditions. The scientific name is derived from Ancient Greek εριον, ""erion"", meaning 'wool', and καυλός, ""caulos"", meaning 'stalk'. The species are mostly herbaceous perennial plants, though some are annual plants; they resemble plants in the related families Cyperaceae (sedges) and Juncaceae (rushes), and like them, have rather small, wind-pollinated flowers. Names were sourced from official sources including: the ""Flora of North America"", the ""Flora of China"", currently accepted Australian taxa from the ""Australian Plant Name Index"", etc.. Eriocaulon Eriocaulon is a genus of about 400 species commonly known as pipeworts, of monocotyledonous flowering plants in"
"Columnea Columnea is a genus of ca. 200 species of epiphytic herbs and shrubs in the flowering plant family Gesneriaceae, native to tropical America and the Caribbean. The tubular or oddly shaped flowers are usually large and brightly colored – usually red, yellow, or orange – sometimes resembling a fish in shape. A common name is flying goldfish plants (see also the related ""Nematanthus"") due to the unusual flower shape. The generic name ""Columnea"" was named by Carl Linnaeus after the Latinized spelling of the name of the 16th-century Italian botanist Fabio Colonna (Latin: ""Fabius Columnus""). The segregate genus ""Bucinellina"""
"Leucocoryne Leucocoryne (glory-of-the-sun) is a genus of bulbous perennials in the family Amaryllidaceae. The foliage of all species is long and narrow and has an onion-like scent. The blue, white or lilac flowers are held in umbels. The entire genus is endemic to the Republic of Chile in South America. Some species are grown in gardens as ornamentals. They require very well-drained soil and do not tolerate freezing temperatures. ""L. purpurea"", with purple flowers, has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Species accepted by The Plant List are listed here (49) although some authorities estimate only 15."
"Leucocoryne Leucocoryne (glory-of-the-sun) is a genus of bulbous perennials in the family Amaryllidaceae. The foliage of all species is long and narrow and has an onion-like scent. The blue, white or lilac flowers are held in umbels. The entire genus is endemic to the Republic of Chile in South America. Some species are grown in gardens as ornamentals. They require very well-drained soil and do not tolerate freezing temperatures. ""L. purpurea"", with purple flowers, has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Species accepted by The Plant List are listed here (49) although some authorities estimate only 15."
"the genus ""Protea"", both to which ""P. cynaroides"" belongs to, derive from the name of the Greek god Proteus, a deity that was able to change between many forms. This is an appropriate image, seeing as both the family and the genus are known for their astonishing variety and diversity of flowers and leaves. The specific epithet ""cynaroides"" refers to the artichoke-like appearance of the flower-heads: the artichoke belongs to the genus ""Cynara"". ""P. cynaroides"" is a woody shrub with thick stems and large dark green, glossy leaves. Most plants are one metre in height when mature, but may vary"
"Luzula Luzula is a genus of flowering plants the family Juncaceae, the rushes. The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution, with species occurring throughout the world, especially in temperate regions, the Arctic, and higher elevation areas in the tropics. Plants of the genus are known commonly as wood-rush, wood rush, or woodrush. Possible origins of the genus name include the Italian ""lucciola"" (""to shine, sparkle"") or the Latin ""luzulae"" or ""luxulae"", from ""lux"" (""light""), inspired by the way the plants sparkle when wet with dew. Another etymology sometimes given is that it does derive from lucciola but that this meant a"
"accepted as of June 2014: Ponthieva Ponthieva (commonly called shadow witch) is a genus form the orchid family (Orchidaceae). They are named after Henry de Ponthieu, an English merchant of Huguenot ancestry who sent West Indian plant collections to Sir Joseph Banks in 1778. ""Ponthieva"" is widely distributed in the southeastern United States, the West Indies, and Latin America from Mexico to Argentina. They are mainly terrestrial plants with sympodial growth, but some are epiphytes. Their fibrous root show long and soft hairs. Some of the branches are thickened. The simple stem grows from rhizomes and carries thin, basal leaves"
"Astartea Astartea is a genus of flowering plants in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. The genus is endemic to southwestern Western Australia. The genus name was inspired by Astarte, the Greek name for the goddess Ishtar. These plants take various forms, from dwarf shrubs barely 10 centimetres tall to small trees exceeding 5 metres in height. Some have lignotubers and some produce basal shoots. They are hairless and often glandular, sometimes with protruding oil glands on various parts. New stems are four-angled and sometimes winged. The leaves are often arranged in fascicles, with clusters of leaves along younger branches. The thick"
"genus of about six species. The name originates from Greek mythology. Chrysothemis was a daughter of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon. Among its genus, ""Chrysothemis pulchella"" (beautiful) is the most widespread species, the most variable, and the one found most often in cultivation. Chrysothemis pulchella Chrysothemis pulchella (also known as sunset bells, black flamingo, copper leaf or simply chryothemis) is a tender tropical perennial plant that belongs to the Gesneriaceae family. It can be used as a shade area house plant or interior ornamental plant or in a greenhouse. During spring to summer, the plant blooms with very showy orange-red flowers. The"
"ἄνθος (""anthos"", 'flower'). Zephyrus, the Greek personification of the west wind, is also associated with rainfall. The specific name comes from Latin for 'rosy'. Other common names of ""Z. rosea"" include 'pink rain lily', 'pink fairy lily', 'pink magic lily', 'pink zephyr lily', 'rain flower', and 'rose rain lily'. It is also commonly known as ""duende rojo"" ('red dwarf') and ""leli de San Jose"" in Spanish; and ""rosafarbene"" and ""Windblume"" in German. ""Zephyranthes rosea"" is one of the two ""Zephyranthes"" species known as the 'pink rain lily'. The other species is ""Zephyranthes carinata"", usually referred to incorrectly as ""Zephyranthes grandiflora""."
"smaller number of slightly larger flowers per stem. This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. (confirmed 2017). Chionodoxa luciliae Chionodoxa luciliae (syn. ""C. gigantea""), the Bossier's glory-of-the-snow or Lucile's glory-of-the-snow, is a bulbous perennial from west Turkey flowering in early spring. After flowering, it goes into dormancy until the next spring. The Latin name is in honour of Lucile, the wife of the Swiss botanist Pierre Edmond Boissier. Like all members of the genus ""Chionodoxa"", the bases of the stamens are flattened and closely clustered in the middle of the flower. In the related genus"
"into four lobes, one of which may be cleft. The corolla can be white, purplish, blue, or pink. The narrow style is tipped with a bilobed stigma and there are 4 stamens. The fruit is a schizocarp. There are about 30 species. Species include: Aloysia Aloysia is a genus of flowering plants in the verbena family, Verbenaceae. They are known generally as beebrushes. They are native to the Americas, where they are distributed in temperate climates, as well as in subtropical and desert climates. The genus is named for Maria Luisa of Parma (1751-1819), wife of King Charles IV of"
"Pterolobium The genus, Pterolobium (from Gr. πτερόν ""pterón"", meaning ""wing"", and λόβιον ""lóbion"", meaning ""pod"" or ""capsule"", alluding to the winged fruit), consists of 10 species of perennial flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpinioideae and tribe Caesalpinieae. They sometimes called redwing flowers and are native to the tropical to subtropical climes of Africa and Asia, including Indonesia and the Philippines. They are large scrambling or climbing shrubs that grow in riverside thickets, on rocky slopes or at forest margins. They bear colourful samara fruit, and have pairs of thorns below the rachis of their bipinnate leaves. ""Pterolobium"" comprises"
"at the same time, making it the type species. The genus name (""Chiloglottis"") is derived from the Ancient Greek words ""cheilos"" meaning ""lip"" and ""glottis"" meaning ""mouth of the windpipe"". David Jones has transferred some species, especially those commonly known as ""bird orchids"" (""Simpliglottis"") and ""ant orchids"" (""Myrmechila"") to other genera, but the change has not been widely accepted. This genus of orchids is native to Australia and New Zealand (including Chatham Island and the Antipodes). The flowers of wasp, ant and bird orchids are pollinated by sexual deception (pseudocopulation) of thynnine wasps, except for ""C. cornuta"" which is self-pollinating."
"may be any color. The pistils have one ovule. The flowers have nectaries, but petals are missing in the majority of species. The fruits are ovoid to obovoid shaped achenes that are collected together in a tight cluster, ending variously lengthened stalks; though many species have sessile clusters terminating the stems. The achenes are beaked and some species have feathery hairs attached to them. Anemone are called ""wind flowers."" ""Anemone"" is derived from the Greek word anemoi, which in English means ""winds"" . Anemone is situated in the tribe, Anemoneae, subfamily Ranunculoideae, of the Ranunculaceae family. As considered in the"
"into three lobes. The seeds are shiny black and flattened. ""Zephyranthes rosea"" belongs to the genus ""Zephyranthes"" (rain lilies) of the subtribe Zephyranthinea of the tribe Hippeastreae. It is classified under the subfamily Amaryllidoideae of the Amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae). In broader classifications, they are sometimes included within the lily family (Liliaceae). ""Zephyranthes rosea"" (like other rain lilies) are so named because they produce short-lived flowers only after seasonal heavy rains or storms. In ""Z. rosea"", this usually occurs during the late summer. The generic name ""Zephyranthes"" literally means ""flowers of the west wind"", from Greek ζέφυρος (""zéphuros"", an Anemoi) and"
"Pleione (plant) Pleione (peacock orchid) is a small genus of predominantly terrestrial but sometimes epiphytic or lithophytic, miniature orchids. This genus is named after Pleione, mother of the Pleiades (in Greek mythology), and comprises about 20 species. Other common names of this genus include glory of the east, Himalayan crocus, Indian crocus and windowsill orchid. The genus ""Diploconchium"" is generally included here. ""Pleione"" is abbreviated to Pln in trade journals. ""Pleione"" is named after the water-nymph Pleione of Greek mythology. ""Pleione"" is distributed in the mountains and foothills of the Himalayas, India, Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam,"
"in the spring and summer. ""Chirita sinensis"" (""Primulina dryas"") and ""Chirita lavandulacea"" (lavender chirita), now known as ""Microchirita lavandulacea"" have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (confirmed 2017). Chirita Chirita is an Old World genus of the flowering plant family Gesneriaceae, native to Indo-Malaysia, S. E. Asia, and southern China. In 2011, the species in the genus were reassigned to several genera, with the type species (""C. urticifolia"") assigned to the genus ""Henckelia"" (as ""H. urticifolia"" (Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don.) A. Dietr.), so that ""Chirita"" became a synonym, no longer recognized. About (80-)150 species were recognized, about"
"Wisteria Wisteria is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae (Leguminosae), that includes ten species of woody climbing bines that are native to China, Korea, and Japan and as an introduced species to the Eastern United States. Some species are popular ornamental plants. An aquatic flowering plant with the common name wisteria or 'water wisteria' is in fact ""Hygrophila difformis"", in the family Acanthaceae. The botanist Thomas Nuttall said he named the genus ""Wisteria"" in memory of Dr. Caspar Wistar (1761–1818). Questioned about the spelling later, Nuttall said it was for ""euphony,"" but his biographer speculated that"
"Passiflora × violacea Passiflora"" × ""violacea, the violet passion flower, is a hybrid between two species of flowering plants, ""Passiflora racemosa"" × ""Passiflora caerulea"", in the family Passifloraceae. The name ""Passiflora"" × ""violaceae"" has yet to be resolved as a correct scientific name; nevertheless it is widely found in the horticultural literature. It is an evergreen climber growing to with five-lobed leaves, clinging spiral tendrils, large showy purple flowers with maroon and white filaments, and the prominent stigmas and anthers typicsl of the genus. While somewhat hardier than one of its parents, ""P. racemosa"", it is considerably less hardy than"
"Flaveria Flaveria is a genus of plants in the marigold family. They are sometimes called yellowtops. Some are annual or perennial herbs and some are shrubs. They bear yellow flowers in heads, with zero, one, or two ray florets in each head. These plants are found in the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australia. While some members of this genus use the more commen carbon fixation pathway, others are plants, and some are intermediate. With closely related species exhibiting different forms of metabolism, ""Flaveria"" has been a model genus for studies on the evolution of photosynthesis. A monograph by A.M. Powell"