The gardenia flower is best known for its sweet and intoxicating scent. However, these refined, waxy blossoms are also loved for their exotic, bright white blossoms and heavy green foliage. The gardenia flower is a genus of roughly 250 species in the rubiaceae family (the same family as the coffee plant). These flowers are a [...]
The aster flower genus – which is a member of the asteraceae family – once carried over 600 species of blooms; however, after much research the genus was divided, and there are now only 180 species that reside in this genus. All the same, the aster flower remains a remarkably varied and flamboyant bloom, regardless [...]
The narcissus flower – which is a member of the amaryllis family – has become very popular around the world, but has developed a special following in Germany, where in 1981 it became the subject for a campaign to protect wildflowers. These flowers are spring blooming bulbs that are generally white or yellow in hue, [...]
The poppy flower has a surprisingly large family with a good deal of variety. These colorful little flowers can be seen growing wild in subtropical regions, or purposefully grown in gardens. Their colors generally range in basic red and blue, purple and orange categories. However, some of the more home grown types can range in [...]
The name for the sunflower flower comes from the Greek words helios and anthos, which, when placed together, creates a very literal translation for this blossom. Although these flowers are distributed worldwide, they are native to both North and South America. Because of their extensive root systems, sunflowers can withstand the occasional drought; however, they [...]
The dandelion flower is recognizable to just about everyone. This is due to the fact that although these small plants are native to Europe and Asia, at least two of their species can be found growing wild all around the world. The dandelion flower is a member of the asteraceae family and, as is common [...]
The dahlia flower – named after the 18th century botanist Anders Dahl – is from the genus asteraceae and has more than 30 species within its family. Dahlias are native mostly to Mexico, but actually grow best in cooler temperatures with regular moisture in the soil. These remarkable flowers can range in size, shape and [...]
Hydrangea flowers come from the genus hydrangeaceae, which has between 70 to 75 species in its family. These flowers are native to both eastern and southern Asia, as well as north America. Hydrangeas grow in early spring and continue to blossom well into late fall. They are generally white in color; however, depending upon the [...]
The mustard flower is one of the more elusive blossoms that you will come across. This is due largely to the fact that these plants are highly edible, and are often harvested before the flowers themselves can bloom. A member of the Brassicaceae family, the mustard flower is closely related to cabbage, turnips, and even [...]
The most recognizable form of the violet flower is the garden violet. This is mainly due to its brilliant purple hue which has become the violet’s signature shade. However, due to its extensive family – an amazing 500 species in the Violaceae genus – there are a vast amount of colors available. White and cream [...]