The holly flower is a blossom that sprouts from a large genus – between 400 and 600 species – of flowering trees in the aquifoliaceae family. Unlike most other blooms, the holly flower has a more modest appearance. Overall, these flowers are generally small and white or pale pink, and contain four tiny petals; however, …
Although the azalea flower was once classed in a separate genus, they are now considered a sub-genus of rhododendrons. To many, the distinction between the rhododendron and azalea may be very vague, but to experienced gardeners it is understood that azaleas are deciduous, while the rhododendron is evergreen. Azaleas are a flowering shrub that grow …
The angelica flower, which is a genus consisting of about 60 species, is a member of the apiaceae family. Natively grown in both subarctic and more temperate areas of the Northern Hemisphere, angelica can shoot up to a tall 4 to 6 feet in height. Their stems are thick, fluted and hollow, and may be …
The lavender flower is considered by many gardeners to be one of the more exciting plants to grow. With 39 species within its family, and a variety of sizes, shapes and even colors, this is quite understandable. Despite the available variety, English lavender is by far the most recognizable. In warm climates the shrubs that …
The evening primrose flower belongs to the herbaceous genus oenothera, which is a member of the onagraceae family. These plants – which may be either perennial, annual or biennial – are native to regions of both North and South America. Evening primroses can grow to heights of 5 feet, but the flower heads themselves rarely …
“Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose.” – Gertrude Stein Although there are more than 100 species of roses, what most often comes to mind when we think of this flower is the red English rose. With its gorgeous flower made of alternately shaped, pinnate leaves and its seductive fragrance, it has …
Sweet pea flowers, which are native to eastern regions of the Mediterranean, are of a genus of flowering plants called lathyrus, and come from the family fabaceae – or the legume family. The delicate fragrance of sweet pea flowers has always been one of the highlights of these plants; however, they are also well known …
When people think of calla flowers they most commonly associate them with calla lilies (technically known as Zantedeschia, a tribute to the famous botanist Giovanni Zantedeschi). However, there is a species in the same family referred to Calla palustris that grows wild in the cooler regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Although these two plants are …
The lisianthus flower – sometimes referred to by its scientific name, eustoma – is a small genus of 3 species in the gentianaceae family. These flowers are also occasionally called prairie and tulip gentian; however, they are not to be confused with the proper gentian, which is a separate – and far larger – genus. …
The Jack in the Pulpit flower is a considerably unusual breed of tuberous perennials. A member of the araceae family, these blossoms are very tiny, and may sometimes be lost in the larger appearance of the surrounding plant. The plants are made up of trifoliate leaves that grow atop a long, slender stem. The inflorescence …
