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The magnolia tree flower – sometimes referred to by its scientific name, magnolia grandiflora or common names of Southern magnolia or bull bay – is a single species in the magnoliaceae family, and is native to regions of the southeastern United States. The tough, leathery evergreen leaves of this tree surround the waxy white blossoms, [...]

The star of Bethlehem flower – which is sometimes know by its scientific name, ornithogalum – is a genus of aggressively-growing perennial plants that belong to the hyacinthaceae family. These plants are native to regions of Africa and Europe, but some species may also be seen blossoming in the Caucasus. These flowers bloom from stalks [...]

With such an unusual name, many people wonder exactly what it means. The nosegay has a long and various history, but both its origin and the meaning of its name are quite simple. The term nosegay simply means “nose” and “happy,” as a single whiff of the delightful fragrance that emanates from a nosegay flower [...]

The burning bush shrub, or euonymus alatus, is a deciduous, ornamental plant that grows rapidly and can reach heights in excess of 15 feet – depending on the species. Burning bushes belong to the large celastraceae family, and are native to areas of central Japan, Korea and China, as well as more easterly portions of [...]

The candytuft flower is one of several species in the Iberis genus – which consists of about 50 different species – and is a member of the brassicaceae family. These blossoms may be either perennial or annual, and are indigenous to regions of the Mediterranean. Candytufts range in height from 12 to 16 inches and [...]

The clematis is a large genus of flowing plants that contains about 300 species and is a member of the ranunculaceae family. Clematis plants are woody, climbing shrubs and herbaceous perennials with delicate stems, and divided leafstalks and leaflets which allow the plant to become anchored to nearly any structure. These plants are best known [...]

The bougainvillea genus – which belongs to the nyctaginaceae family – consists of roughly 18 species that are native to South America. These vigorously-growing evergreens may blossom forth as a creeping vine or as a shrub, and are covered in hooked thorns. Their leaves are simple, alternating, ovate and narrow at the tips. Although people [...]

The chenille plant is a flowering shrub which belongs to the acalypha genus, and is a member of the euphorbiaceae family and acalyphoideae subfamily. This tropical plant is native to the Pacific islands, and grows its best with minimal moisture, in light soil and full sunlight. It is not uncommon for these bushy shrubs to [...]

The coneflower is a title that encompasses roughly four genera – ratibida, rudbeckia, dracopis and echinacea – which contain about 36 different species, and belong to the asteraceae family. The two best known plants among these genera are the echinacea and rudbeckia flower, which are mostly herbaceous perennial plants; the ratibida flower is also perennial, [...]

The dieffenbachia plant is a small genus in the araceae family and aroideae subfamily. These tropical plants are best known for their unique foliage which consists of variegated, oblong leaves and fleshy stems. In color, their apexed leaves are medium green with either yellow or cream centers – depending upon the species – and deep [...]