Belonging to the genus Narcissus, the daffodil flower has at least 50 species in its family, and around 13,000 hybrid varieties. Despite the large amount of variation, all daffodils have a corona (also referred to as a “trumpet”), and a ring of petals surrounding it – often called the perianth. Daffodils are mainly yellow with …
The bloodroot flower is a species of herbaceous perennial that belongs to the sanguinaria genus. This genus contains only a single species and is a member of the papaveraceae family. These plants, which grow their best in rich soil and well-shaded areas, grow in abundance within Canada and eastern portions of the United States. The …
The senna plant is a small shrub in the cassia genus, which belongs to the fabaceae family, and is native to regions of West Asia. It is not uncommon for people to confuse this plant with the senna genus; however, in 1754, the Scottish botanist Phillip Miller divided the senna from the cassia, but the …
The common stock flower is an easy to grow annual plant that is well loved for its sweet and spicy scent, which is often likened to a delicate, earthy tea. Growing from the small genus malcolmia, these plants are a member of the extensive brassicaceae family, and are native to regions of Asia Minor and …
The rosemary flower is an exceptionally small and bright blossom that blooms from a woody, perennial herb plant. These flowers, which grow from the genus rosmarinus in the family lamiaceae, are native to regions of the Mediterranean. These herbs are best known for their needle-shaped evergreen leaves, which sprout for either trailing or upright plants. …
The trillium flower is a genus of perennial herbaceous plants in the melanthiaceae family and boasts between 43 to 50 different species. Although several species of this plant grow in areas of Asia, the majority of them grow in both Central and Eastern regions of the United States. The trillium grandiflorum – or white trillium …
Although the primrose flower is native to areas of Europe and Asia, they can be found growing in abundance throughout the Midwest and Northwest regions of North America. Primulaceae, or the primrose family, contains around 24 genera of popular garden and wild-growing plants. There are a number of different varieties of primrose flowers; however, most …
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 philodendron plant is actually a common name for a large genus – roughly 900 in number – which is a member of the araceae family and aroideae subfamily. These plants have a wide distribution, ranging from tropical regions of the Americas all the way into Asia. Of the many varieties available, you may find …
Best known as a filler bloom, the baby’s breath flower grows in abundance and is easily recognizable. Although most species are similar in appearance, baby’s breath – or soap wort, as it is known in the United Kingdom – boasts a family of over 100 species, all with their own small variations. For example, the …
