Although the Bearded and Siberian variety of iris are among the most popular, there are between 200 to 300 species of this resplendent bloom. The iris flower can be translated into the Greek word for rainbow. This flower’s Goddess namesake was considered the embodiment of a rainbow – a colorful connection between the heavens and …
Fuchsia is a large genus which consists of roughly 110 species – as well as 3,000 cultivars – and belongs to the onagraceae family. Fuchsia plants originated in South America; however, their distribution ranges from Central America all the way to Tahiti. These plants are typically divided into two sections: trailing and upright. The trailing …
The crocus flower is a genus of roughly 80 species – about 30 of which are cultivars – in the family iridaceae. These flowers are native to Central Asia, North Africa and the Middle East, as well as southern and Central Europe, and blossom in both spring and fall. Crocuses, which are mostly hardy perennial …
Laurel flowers – occasionally referred to as mountain laurels – are a single species in the kalmia genus, which is a member of the ericaceae family. Although many people think of the lauraceae family when they think of laurels, this family’s flowers are tiny and inconspicuous, and tend to blend in with the rest of …
Flax flowers, which are a member of the genus Linum, are grown for a variety of reasons. To start, these small, delicate flowers are prized for their stunning blue, golden and white hues. However, two of the most valued reasons for cultivation is their use as a nutritive substance, and as strong, easily manipulated clothing …
The cleome flower is a genus of annual flowering plants with 170 species in the cleomaceae family. Cleomes are considered subcosmopolitan and may be seen growing in nearly any warm, mild or tropical area throughout the world; however, these plants are thought to originate in regions of South Africa. Because of their sharp, unique flower …
The gloxinia flower, which is sometimes referred to as the florist’s gloxinia, is a single species in the sinningia genus. The name gloxinia is also associated with a small genus under the same label. Although these plants are members of the same family – gesneriaceae – they are no longer grouped together. These blossoms, which …
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 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 …
The celosia flower, which is more commonly referred to as the cockscomb, is an unusual looking genus of roughly 60 species. Celosias – which are members of the amaranthaceae family and amaranthoideae subfamily – are said to have originated on the dry slopes of Africa, though this story is heavily debated, as they are also …
