The honeysuckle flower is a family of climbing plants and flowering shrubs. Although other types of flowers – such as the azalea and columbine – are sometimes called honeysuckles, only the group of 180 species in the lonicera genus are considered true honeysuckle flowers. This plant, which is a member of the caprifoliaceae family, is …
The chrysanthemum flower is a genus of roughly 30 species, and is sometimes referred to as a mum or chrysanth. These flowers, which are members of the asteraceae family, are indigenous to northeastern portions of Europe, as well as regions of Asia. These herbaceous perennial flowers come in a variety of shapes and colors. The …
The lilium family contains more than 110 species of lily, an herbaceous flowering plant that can be found in a wide ranging palette of colors, including a spectrum of whites, oranges, yellows, reds, purples, and pinks, and with distinct markings that resemble picotees, spots, and painterly brushstrokes. Lilies are delicate flowers with six tepals and …
The freesia flower is a genus of roughly 40 species which are indigenous to Africa. These flowers – which are a member of the iridaceae family – are herbaceous plants that sprout from a bulb-like corm, have grassy foliage, and develop wiry, funnel shaped blossoms which form as a cluster atop each stalk. Freesias come …
The snowdrop flower – or galanthus – is often described as having the appearance of three drops of milk spilling forth from a bright green stem. Snowdrops are a genus of about 20 species, and come from the amaryllidaceae family. Unlike many other flowers – which are generous with their color variations – snowdrop flowers …
The verbena flower – a genus of 250 species within the family of verbenaceae – is an annual and perennial herbaceous plant which can mostly be seen growing from Canada, all the way through to southern Chile. However, they also blossom in regions of Europe and other “Old World” territories. These flowers can grow anywhere …
The acacia flower blooms from a genus of trees and shrubs that belong in either the Fabaceae family or the Mimosoideae subfamily. Although the majority of acacia species can be seen in Australia, these flowers may be found blossoming in all seven continents. Sometimes referred to as wattles, the acacia flower sprouts in inflorescences made …
The myrtle flower blossoms from the myrtus genus, which is a member of the myrtaceae family. This genus consists of about two species that are native to areas of north Africa and southern Europe. The myrtle flower grows from a small tree or shrub which sprouts shiny, whole leaves. The flowers themselves are generally small …
The poison sumac plant is a single species in the toxicodendron genus, which is a member of the anacardiaceae family. The poison sumac, which may be either a small tree or shrub, is considered relatively rare in comparison to other pernicious plants – such as ivy or oak – and can be seen blossoming almost …
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 …
