"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"
"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"
"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"
"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"
"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,"
"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."
"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"
"Cattleya trianae Cattleya trianae (Lind. & Rchb. fil), also known as ""Flor de Mayo"" (""May flower"") or ""Christmas orchid"", is a plant belonging to the Orchidaceae family. It grows as an epiphytic orchid, with succulent leaves, endemic to Colombia where it was nominated as the national flower in November 1936. That year, the National Academy of History of Argentina asked the Latin American countries to participate in an exhibition with the representative flowers of each country. The Colombian government gave the botanist Emilio Robledo the task to designate the most representative flowering plant of the country. The choice of ""Cattleya"
"Gnaphalium sylvaticum Gnaphalium sylvaticum, commonly known as heath cudweed, wood cudweed, golden motherwort, chafeweed, and owl's crown. is a species of plants in the sunflower family. It is widespread across much of Europe. The species was first formally described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. It is a perennial herb with short runners. The plant is 8 to 60 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate in shape, pointed, 2 to 8 cm long, with a single vein. They have no hair on top, but are woolly hairy below. The upper leaves become progressively shorter and narrower. The flower heads are 6mm"
"""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"
"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"
"Ipomoea Ipomoea () is the largest genus in the flowering plant family Convolvulaceae, with over 500 species. It is a large and diverse group with common names including morning glory, water convolvulus or kangkung, sweet potato, bindweed, moonflower, etc. The most widespread common name is morning glories, but there are also species in related genera bearing the same common name. Those formerly separated in ""Calonyction"" (Greek ""good"" and , , , ""night"") are called moonflowers. The generic name is derived from the Greek , (, ), meaning ""woodworm"", and (), meaning ""resembling."" It refers to their twining habit. The genus"
"Centaurea cyanus Centaurea cyanus, commonly known as cornflower or bachelor's button, is an annual flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Europe. In the past it often grew as a weed in cornfields (in the broad sense of ""corn"", referring to grains, such as wheat, barley, rye, or oats), hence its name. It is now endangered in its native habitat by agricultural intensification, particularly over-use of herbicides, destroying its habitat. It is also, however, through introduction as an ornamental plant in gardens and a seed contaminant in crop seeds, now naturalised in many other parts of the world, including"
"(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;"
"of Corning Glass Works. Centaurea cyanus Centaurea cyanus, commonly known as cornflower or bachelor's button, is an annual flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Europe. In the past it often grew as a weed in cornfields (in the broad sense of ""corn"", referring to grains, such as wheat, barley, rye, or oats), hence its name. It is now endangered in its native habitat by agricultural intensification, particularly over-use of herbicides, destroying its habitat. It is also, however, through introduction as an ornamental plant in gardens and a seed contaminant in crop seeds, now naturalised in many other parts"
"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"
"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"
"snout, Continental weed, dead men's bones, devil's flax, devil's flower, doggies, dragon bushes, eggs and bacon (but see ""Lotus corniculatus""), eggs and butter, false flax, flaxweed, fluellen (but see ""Kickxia""), gallweed, gallwort, impudent lawyer, Jacob's ladder (but see ""Polemonium""), lion's mouth, monkey flower (but see ""Mimulus""), North American ramsted, rabbit flower, rancid, ransted, snapdragon (but see ""Antirrhinum""), wild flax, wild snapdragon, wild tobacco (but see ""Nicotiana""), yellow rod, yellow toadflax. Linaria vulgaris Linaria vulgaris (common toadflax, yellow toadflax, or butter-and-eggs) is a species of toadflax (""Linaria""), native to most of Europe, northern Asia, the United Kingdom, Spain, east to eastern"
"Consolida Consolida is a genus of about 40 species of annual flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, native to western Europe, the Mediterranean and Asia. The common name, larkspur, referring to the spur-shaped calyx, is shared with the closely related perennial delphinium. ""Consolida"" differs from ""Delphinium"" in the flower structure, with the flowers in an open, loose, often branched spike, rather than the dense column of flowers found in ""Delphinium"", and in the fruit, which comprises a single follicle, instead of a cluster of several together. It is a popular garden plant and cut flower, grown from seed every year,"
"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"
"Viola sororia Viola sororia, known commonly as the common blue violet, is a short-stemmed herbaceous perennial plant that is native to eastern North America. It is known by a number of common names, including common meadow violet, purple violet, the lesbian flower, woolly blue violet, hooded violet, and wood violet. Self-seeding freely, in lawns and gardens it can be considered a weed by some. Cleistogamous seed heads may also appear on short stems in late summer and early autumn. Hairless common blue violets with purple flowers and bearded spurred petals have been variously called ""Viola sororia"", ""V. affinis"", and ""V."
"blue). It is notable in part because it has suffered so much: only three of the nine species known to science are still extant, and one of these (""D. undulata"") is extinct in the wild. Several species are known only from type specimens collected in the late 1800s. Several species are very poorly known, and their status as species is questionable. For example, ""D. fallax"" and ""D. parviflora"" are both from Hawaii and their flowers are identical; it is possible that they represent different growth forms of the same species (both ""Delissea"" and ""Cyanea"" are known to undergo changes in"
"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"
"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"
"Bougainvillea Bougainvillea ( or ) is a genus of thorny ornamental vines, bushes, and trees with flower-like spring leaves near its flowers. Different authors accept between four and 18 species in the genus. Bougainvillea are also known as buganvilla (Spain), bugambilia (Mexico, Guatemala, Cuba, Philippines), bouganvilla (India), pokok bunga kertas (Indonesia, Malaysia), bougenville (Pakistan), Napoleón (Honduras), jahanamiya (Arab World), veranera (Colombia, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panama), trinitaria (Colombia, Panama, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic & Venezuela), Santa Rita (Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay), papelillo (Northern Peru), primavera (Brazil), Drillingsblume (""triplet flower"", Germany), vukamvilia (Greece) or Saron / Saron Par"
"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"
"The plant pathogenic ascomycete fungus ""Mycosphaerella canavaliae"" was described from a jack-bean. Introduced herbivores have wreaked havoc on ""Canavalia"" on the Hawaiian Islands and made some nearly extinct; it may be that these lost their chemical defenses because no herbivorous mammals existed in their range until introduced by humans. The usually bright pea-flowers are pollinated by insects such as solitary bees and carpenter bees such as ""Xylocopa confusa. The genus name ""Canavalia"" was, as recently as 1913, known as ""Canavali"". Species include: Canavalia Canavalia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family (Fabaceae) and comprises approximately 48 to"
"Crocosmia aurea Crocosmia aurea, common name Falling Stars, Valentine Flower, or Montbretia, is a perennial flowering plant belonging to the family Iridaceae. The genus name is derived from the Greek words ""krokos"", meaning ""saffron"", and ""osme"", meaning ""odor"", as dried leaves of these plants, when immersed in hot water, emit a strong smell similar to saffron. The species Latin name ""aurea"", meaning “golden”, refers to the bright colour of the flowers. ""Crocosmia aurea"" reaches on average in height. It grows from basal underground corms with long stolons. The basal, alternate leaves are cauline, linear, with a distinct midvein and entire"
"Gaillardia Gaillardia (common name blanket flower) is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, Asteraceae, native to North and South America. It was named after an M. Gaillard de Charentonneau, an 18th-century French magistrate who was a patron of botany. The common name may refer to the resemblance of the inflorescence to the brightly patterned blankets made by Native Americans, or to the ability of wild taxa to blanket the ground with colonies. Many cultivars have been bred for ornamental use. These are annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs, sometimes with rhizomes. The stem is usually branching and"
"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"
"Comocladia Comocladia is a genus of flowering plants in the cashew family, Anacardiaceae. It is native to the Americas, where it is distributed in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Species are known commonly as maidenplums. These are shrubs and trees, mostly unbranched. The leaves are divided into opposite pairs of leaflets that usually have toothed or spiny edges. The inflorescences are panicles of flowers growing from the leaf axils. The plants are polygamodioecious, producing male, female, and bisexual flowers. The sepals are red and the corollas are red or purple. The fruit is a drupe covered in the remnants"
"Wendland cultivated the plants and recognized them as representing a new species in a new genus, ""Saintpaulia ionantha"", with the English common name African violet. In the generic name. Saintpaulia he recognized von St. Paul-Ilaire; the specific name he assigned means violet (Gr. ion) flower (Gr. anthos). In their native Usambara Mountains cloudforests, the plants are threatened with extinction. After World War I it became part of the British mandate territory of Tanganyika. The British administration continued to reserve and exploit forests. Today, the population of the Usambara Mountains region has one of the highest growth rates (about 4% compared"