These flower names from Medieval oral folk tradition have been preserved thanks primarily to fifteenth-and sixteenth-century botanical scientists who in their extensive geographical surveys, ...

Although the genus is small, there are several ... the plants produce stalks of flower blossoms in shades of purple, blue, and pink in addition to white. The genus name comes from the ancient ...

With about 300 different species, the iris is one of the most visually striking plants in the garden. Whether grown in ...

Underneath the leaves, there are often small black glands present, which look like dots. The flowers are not really scarlet as suggested by the name, but more orange or orange-red colour. There is a ...

Eryngoes, also called sea hollies, are perennial plants, occasionally annuals, with distinctive, bristly flower heads. They ...

There are countless ways to mark a birthday, such as birthstones, numbered balloons, candles, and of course, zodiac signs. Birth flowers by month exist too. Each month has its own birth flowers; in ...

Let's say that you sell flowers ... names every day. Everyone wants a catchy name, so registering yours ensures that no one else can use it as long as you maintain your registration. For a small ...

This is a small annual weed ... and so is an eye-sore in flower gardens if a weed-free situation is desired. Until recently, it was grouped within the Scrophulariaceae family. Scrambling speedwell, as ...

Vast numbers of Latin American plants were given religious names in this way by European missionaries. Notable in this respect is the American plant, Tagetus, now commonly known as Marigold (MaryGold) ...