"Lily of the valley Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis ), sometimes written lily-of-the-valley, is a sweetly scented, highly poisonous woodland flowering plant that is native throughout the cool temperate Northern Hemisphere in Asia and Europe. Other names include May bells, Our Lady's tears, and Mary's tears. Its French name, muguet, sometimes appears in the names of perfumes imitating the flower's scent. It is possibly the only species in the genus ""Convallaria"" (depending on whether ""C. keiskei"" and ""C. transcaucasica"" are recognised as separate species). In the APG III system, the genus is placed in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Nolinoideae"
"Convolvulus cantabrica Convolvulus cantabrica, common name Cantabrican morning glory or dwarf morning glory, is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the genus ""Convolvulus"" of the Convolvulaceae family. This bindweed is a hemicryptophyte scapose plant reaching on average in height. It has simple, alternate, lanceolate leaves, coarsely hairy on both sides. The wide funnel-shaped flowers are actinomorphic (""star shaped"", ""radial"") and arranged on a long petiole at the leaf axils. The corolla is 15–25 mm long and usually pale pink, but it can be completely white. The flowers are hermaphrodite and pollinated by insects (entomogamy). The flowering period extends from May"
"Convolvulus tricolor Convolvulus tricolor (syn. ""C. minor""), is a species of morning glory known by the common names dwarf morning-glory and tricolour convolvulus. It is a short to medium annual plant with solitary long-stalked flowers. The flower is a tri-coloured funnel-shaped bloom about three centimeters wide, blue with white and a yellow centre. O. Bolòs et J. Vigoe distinguish ""Convolvulus tricolor"" ssp. ""pentapetaloides"" (L.) O.Bolòs & Vigo, found in the Balearic isles, from the type subspecies (""Convolvulus tricolor ssp tricolor"") by flowers that are smaller (7–10 mm), and both the calyx and the capsule having few or no hairs. Common"
"Convolvulus Convolvulus is a genus of about 200 to 250 species of flowering plants in the bindweed family Convolvulaceae, with a cosmopolitan distribution. Common names include bindweed and morning glory; both names shared with other closely related genera. They are annual or perennial herbaceous vines, bines and (a few species of) woody shrubs, growing to 0.3–3 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, and the flowers trumpet-shaped, mostly white or pink, but blue, violet, purple or yellow in some species. Many of the species are invasive weeds; but others are cultivated for their attractive flowers, while some are globally threatened."
"species. Traditionally ""Convallaria majalis"" has been grown in pots and winter forced to provide flowers during the winter months, both for as potted plants and as cut flowers. All parts of the plant are highly poisonous, including the red berries which may be attractive to children. If ingested—even in small amounts—the plant can cause abdominal pain, vomiting, reduced heart rate, blurred vision, drowsiness, and red skin rashes. Roughly 38 different cardiac glycosides (cardenolides) have been found in the plant, including among others: The plant also contains saponins. Although deadly, the plant has been used as a folk remedy in moderate"
"is suited to window boxes and containers and prefers a sunny situation with good drainage. Tip pruning encourages new growth and flowering. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Convolvulus sabatius Convolvulus sabatius, the ground blue-convolvulus or blue rock bindweed, is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae, native to Italy and North Africa, and often seen in cultivation. It is a woody-stemmed trailing perennial plant, growing to in height. It has slightly hairy leaves and light blue to violet flowers, often with a lighter centre, which are in diameter. The Latin specific epithet"
"Gnaphalium Gnaphalium is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, commonly called cudweeds. They are widespread and common in temperate regions, although some are found on tropical mountains or in the subtropical regions of the world. Cudweeds are important foodplants for American painted lady caterpillars. Species in this genus include: Numerous species have at one time been included in ""Gnaphalium"", but are now considered to belong to other genera: ""Achyrocline, Aliella, Ammobium, Anaphalioides, Anaphalis, Anaxeton, Antennaria, Argyrotegium, Belloa, Berroa, Blumea, Castroviejoa, Chevreulia, Chionolaena, Chrysocephalum, Dolichothrix, Edmondia, Euchiton, Ewartia, Facelis, Filago, Galeomma, Gamochaeta, Gnomophalium, Helichrysum, Ifloga, Laphangium, Lasiopogon, Leontonyx,"
"(formerly the family Ruscaceae). It was formerly placed in its own family Convallariaceae, and, like many lilioid monocots, before that in the lily family Liliaceae. ""Convallaria majalis"" is a herbaceous perennial plant that forms extensive colonies by spreading underground stems called rhizomes. New upright shoots are formed at the ends of stolons in summer, these upright dormant stems are often called pips. These grow in the spring into new leafy shoots that still remain connected to the other shoots under ground, often forming extensive colonies. The stems grow to 15–30 cm tall, with one or two leaves 10–25 cm long;"
"""Convolvulus"" species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species, including the convolvulus hawk moth, the sweet potato leaf miner (""Bedellia somnulentella"") and the gem; the leaf miner ""Bucculatrix cantabricella"" feeds exclusively on ""C. cantabricus"". Species include: Convolvulus Convolvulus is a genus of about 200 to 250 species of flowering plants in the bindweed family Convolvulaceae, with a cosmopolitan distribution. Common names include bindweed and morning glory; both names shared with other closely related genera. They are annual or perennial herbaceous vines, bines and (a few species of) woody shrubs, growing to 0.3–3 m tall. The"
"Cymbalaria muralis Cymbalaria muralis, with common names ivy-leaved toadflax, Kenilworth ivy, coliseum ivy, Oxford ivy, mother of thousands, pennywort, wandering sailor, is a flowering plant native to Mediterranean Europe and widely naturalised elsewhere. It spreads quickly, growing up to tall – it commonly grows in rock and wall crevices, and along footpaths. The leaves are evergreen, rounded to heart-shaped, long and wide, 3–7-lobed, alternating on thin stems. The flowers are very small but distinctly spurred, similar in shape to snapdragon flowers. Flowers from May to September. This plant has an unusual method of propagation. The flower stalk is initially positively"
"Convolvulaceae Convolvulaceae, known commonly as the bindweed or morning glory family, is a family of about 60 genera and more than 1,650 species of mostly herbaceous vines, but also trees, shrubs and herbs, and also including the sweet potato and a few other food tubers. Convolvulaceae can be recognized by their funnel-shaped, radially symmetrical corolla; the floral formula for the family has five sepals, five fused petals, five epipetalous stamens (stamens fused to the petals), and a two-part syncarpous and superior gynoecium. The stems of these plants are usually winding, hence their Latin name (from ""convolvere"", ""to wind""). The leaves"
"on cultivated land, dry open habitats, sandy places and roadsides. Soil must be warmed to at least 64 °F to grow without any issues. This flowering plant is native to the Mediterranean Basin, particularly the south, but it is occasionally seen in other areas of similar climate. In Spain it can be found in the Balearic Islands, and Andalusia, especially in the Costa del Sol. ""Convolvulus tricolor"" is usually cultivated for ornamental purposes. Cultivars include: ""Red Ensign"", ""Blue Ensign"" Convolvulus tricolor Convolvulus tricolor (syn. ""C. minor""), is a species of morning glory known by the common names dwarf morning-glory and"
"varieties that have sometimes been separated out as distinct species or subspecies by some botanists. ""Convallaria transcaucasica"" is recognised as a distinct species by some authorities, while the species formerly called ""Convallaria japonica"" is now classified as ""Ophiopogon japonicus"". ""Convallaria majalis"" is widely grown in gardens for its scented flowers and ground-covering abilities in shady locations. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. (confirmed 2017). In favourable conditions it can form large colonies. Various kinds and cultivars are grown, including those with double flowers, rose-colored flowers, variegated foliage and ones that grow larger than the typical"
"Convolvulus arvensis Convolvulus arvensis (field bindweed) is a species of bindweed in the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae), native to Europe and Asia. It is a climbing or creeping herbaceous perennial plant growing to 0.5–2 m high. There are two varieties: Other common names, mostly obsolete, include lesser bindweed, European bindweed, withy wind (in basket willow crops), perennial morning glory, smallflowered morning glory, creeping jenny, and possession vine. The leaves are spirally arranged, linear to arrowhead-shaped, 2–5 cm long and alternate, with a 1–3 cm petiole. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, 1–2.5 cm diameter, white or pale pink, with five slightly darker"
"flowers. This moth is very attracted to light, so it is often killed by cars on highways. Its caterpillars eat the leaves of the ""Convolvulus"", hence its Latin name ""convolvuli"". Other recorded food plants include a wide range of plants in the Araceae, Convolvulaceae, Leguminosae and Malvaceae families. It can be a pest of cultivated ""Ipomoea"" (kūmara). It feeds on the wing and has a very long proboscis (longer than its body) that enables it to feed on long trumpet-like flowers such as ""Nicotiana sylvestris"". The caterpillars can be in a number of different colours. As well as brown (pictured"
"majalis"" is a native of Europe, where it largely avoids the Mediterranean and Atlantic margins. An eastern variety, ""C. majalis"" var. ""keiskei"" occurs in Japan and parts of eastern Asia. A limited native population of ""C. majalis"" var. ""montana"" (synonym ""C. majuscula"") occurs in the Eastern United States. There is, however, some debate as to the native status of the American variety. Like many perennial flowering plants, ""C. majalis"" exhibits dual reproductive modes by producing offspring asexually by vegetative means and by seed, produced via the fusion of gametes. ""Convallaria majalis"" is a plant of partial shade, and mesophile type"
"Calystegia soldanella The morning glory Calystegia soldanella (syn. ""Convolvulus soldanella"") is a species of bindweed known by various common names such as seashore false bindweed, shore bindweed, shore convolvulus and beach morning glory. It is a perennial vine which grows in beach sand and other coastal habitats in temperate regions across the world. It is also known as 'The Prince's Flower' after Prince Charles Edward Stuart who sowed it on the Island of Eriskay,Scotland, when he landed there in 1745 to lead the Jacobite rising.[E. Dwelly Gaelic Dictionary (1911)] The plant bears fleshy stems, kidney-shaped leaves, and attractive morning glory"
"through October. The fruits are globose and pubescent capsules with 2–4 brownish seeds. This species is native to southern Europe and widespread in the Mediterranean coasts. ""Convolvulus cantabrica"" prefers rocky places, sunny slopes, xerophilous prairies, dry grassland and scrublands with calcareous soil, at an altitude of above sea level. Convolvulus cantabrica Convolvulus cantabrica, common name Cantabrican morning glory or dwarf morning glory, is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the genus ""Convolvulus"" of the Convolvulaceae family. This bindweed is a hemicryptophyte scapose plant reaching on average in height. It has simple, alternate, lanceolate leaves, coarsely hairy on both sides. The"
"Parnassia palustris Parnassia palustris, commonly called marsh grass of Parnassus, northern grass-of-Parnassus, or just grass-of-Parnassus, and bog-star, is a flowering plant in the staff-vine family Celastraceae. It is the county flower of Cumberland in England, and appears on its flag. The name comes from ancient Greece: evidently the cattle on Mount Parnassus appreciated the plant; hence it was an ""honorary grass"". The species epithet ""palustris"" is Latin for ""of the marsh"" and indicates its common habitat. It was described by the Greek physician Dioscorides, growing up a mountain in 1st century A.D. It is not a grass, nor does it"
"Convolvulus sabatius Convolvulus sabatius, the ground blue-convolvulus or blue rock bindweed, is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae, native to Italy and North Africa, and often seen in cultivation. It is a woody-stemmed trailing perennial plant, growing to in height. It has slightly hairy leaves and light blue to violet flowers, often with a lighter centre, which are in diameter. The Latin specific epithet ""sabatius"" refers to the Savona region of Italy. This species is often sold under the synonymous name ""C. mauritanicus"". Although a perennial, it is best treated as an annual in colder climates. It"
"Masdevallia ionocharis Masdevallia ionocharis (graceful violet-blue masdevallia) is an epiphytic orchid in the Masdevallia genus of orchids. Its name is derived from the Greek words ""ion"" meaning violet and ""charis"" meaning grace. It occurs in the Andean region, from Peru to Bolivia. ""M. ionocharis"" is a medium-sized plant with paddle shaped leaves and flowers held on erect peduncles at or just above the level of the leaves, which blooms in the summer with a single 2.5 cm wide flower. ""M. ionocharis"" should be grown in cool temperatures. It can be grown potted in sphagnum moss, with the potting medium being"
"or Herbert's thinking. For instance the 'Knight's Star' has been compared to Linnaeus' decoration as a Knight of the Order of the Polar Star. The Latin word ""equestris"" (of a knight, or horseman) may have been confused with ""equi"" (of a horse), or possibly Herbert was making a literary Knight's Move on the Linnaean term. The flower name has even been compared to the mediaeval weapon, the spoked mace or Morning Star which it superficially resembles. Although the 1987 decision settled the question of the scientific name of the genus, the common name ""amaryllis"" continues to be used. Bulbs sold"
"Ipomoea coccinea Ipomoea coccinea is a flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae known by several common names including red morning glory, redstar and (ambiguously) Mexican morning glory. It was first described by Linnaeus in 1753. Red morning glories are fast growing, twisting climbing flowering vines that attract butterflies. The leaves are heart-shaped at the base, and commonly are three-lobed. They grow up to be about 2-4 inches long and about half as wide. The vines can reach 10 or more feet in length. The flowers are dull red with an orange throat. Red morning glory flowers are borne in clusters"
"Masdevallia davisii Masdevallia davisii (Davis' masdevallia) is a species of the ""Masdevallia"" genus of orchids. It is also known as the orchid of the sun and was known to the Incas as qoriwaqanki (""golden waqanki"") – due to its similarity in form to the red ""Masdevallia veitchiana"", known as ""waqanki"". It was named after Walter Davis who discovered it near Cusco in Peru in 1873. ""Masdevallia davisii"" is grown cool and blooms in the late spring with a single brilliant yellow flower, usually deep orange inside. The 6.5 to 9 cm flowers hold themselves high and appear successively on an"
"gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit:- Hamamelis × intermedia Hamamelis × intermedia (hybrid witch hazel) is a species of flowering plant in the family Hamamelidaceae. It is a hybrid of garden origin between ""H. japonica"" and ""H. mollis"". Its Latin name refers to its intermediate appearance between those two species. It is a deciduous shrub growing to tall and wide, with zig-zagging stems and alternate, simple leaves long, which turn yellow in autumn. The yellow, orange or red flowers with twisted petals appear on bare stems in midwinter through early spring. Numerous cultivars have been developed, many"
"Species include: Evolvulus Evolvulus is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories. Most all are native to the Americas. There are about 100 species. These plants are annual and perennial herbs and shrubs. They have non-twining stems. The leaves have smooth edges. Flowers are borne singly or in small clusters, or sometimes in spikes. The corolla is round and flat or bell-shaped. The fruit is a capsule containing 1 to 4 seeds. The genus name ""Evolvulus"" comes from the Latin word meaning ""to unroll"", inspired by its"
"the leaves, (similar to a tea) was used to treat indigestion. When added to wine or water, the leaves are claimed to dissolve kidney stones. Parnassia palustris Parnassia palustris, commonly called marsh grass of Parnassus, northern grass-of-Parnassus, or just grass-of-Parnassus, and bog-star, is a flowering plant in the staff-vine family Celastraceae. It is the county flower of Cumberland in England, and appears on its flag. The name comes from ancient Greece: evidently the cattle on Mount Parnassus appreciated the plant; hence it was an ""honorary grass"". The species epithet ""palustris"" is Latin for ""of the marsh"" and indicates its common"
"this reason, Terrence McKenna advocated growing and harvesting your own Heavenly Blue Morning Glory seeds to use for this purpose, and avoid any possibility of pesticide coatings. Morning glory Morning glory (also written as morning-glory) is the common name for over 1,000 species of flowering plants in the family Convolvulaceae, whose current taxonomy and systematics are in flux. Morning glory species belong to many genera, some of which are: Most morning glory flowers unravel into full bloom in the early morning. The flowers usually start to fade a few hours before the ""petals"" start showing visible curling. They prefer full"
"Evolvulus Evolvulus is a genus of flowering plants in the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. They are known generally as dwarf morning glories. Most all are native to the Americas. There are about 100 species. These plants are annual and perennial herbs and shrubs. They have non-twining stems. The leaves have smooth edges. Flowers are borne singly or in small clusters, or sometimes in spikes. The corolla is round and flat or bell-shaped. The fruit is a capsule containing 1 to 4 seeds. The genus name ""Evolvulus"" comes from the Latin word meaning ""to unroll"", inspired by its non-vining form."
"though some heads have no ray flowers. The center of the head has 40-100 pink or purple disc flowers. Gaillardia suavis Gaillardia suavis is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family, common names pincushion daisy and perfumeballs. It is native to northern Mexico (Coahuila, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas) and the southern Great Plains of the United States (Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas). ""Gaillardia suavis"" grows in limestone or sandy soils in prairies, desert scrub, or open juniper woodlands. It is a perennial herb up to tall, with leaves crowded around the base rather than borne on the stem. Each flower head"
"flowers with corollas delicate pink to vivid lavender. They are insect-pollinated. In North America ""Calystegia soldanella"" is found on the west coast and selected areas of the east coast. In the United Kingdom it is widespread on the sandy coasts of England and Wales, less common in Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is also widespread around the coast of Ireland Calystegia soldanella The morning glory Calystegia soldanella (syn. ""Convolvulus soldanella"") is a species of bindweed known by various common names such as seashore false bindweed, shore bindweed, shore convolvulus and beach morning glory. It is a perennial vine which grows"
"varieties are currently recognized: Columnea consanguinea Columnea consanguinea is a species of flowering plants in the genus ""Columnea"". They are endemic to Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Panama. They are distinctive for possessing red translucent heart-shaped markings on their leaves that serve to attract their main pollinators - the hummingbird ""Heliodoxa jacula"" - to their more inconspicuous flowers. The species was first described by Johannes von Hanstein in 1865. It is classified under the family Gesneriaceae. ""Columnea consanguinea"" is a shrub-like herb with unbranched pale brown and hairy stems that grow to a maximum length of around long. Their"
"Glandularia Glandularia, common name mock vervain or mock verbena, is a genus of annual and perennial herbaceous flowering plants in the family Verbenaceae. They are native to the Americas. ""Glandularia"" species are closely related to the true vervains and sometimes still included with them in ""Verbena"". Horizontal chloroplast transfer occurred at least twice and possibly three times between these genera, which are otherwise too distinct to warrant unification. The discovery of the signal in the chloroplast genome was announced in 2008 by researchers from the University of Washington. Somehow, chloroplasts from ""V. orcuttiana"", swamp verbena (""V. hastata"") or a close"