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• Tree peony, Moutan peony
• Peonía de árbol
• 모란 (Moran)
Scientific classification:
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Saxifragales
Family: Paeoniaceae
Genus: Paeonia
Species: Paeonia suffruticosa
The tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa, Korean: 모란, Moran) is a magnificent woody shrub celebrated for its lush, multi-petaled blossoms and elegant structure. Unlike the herbaceous peony (Paeonia lactiflora, 작약, Jakyak), which dies back each winter, the tree peony grows on sturdy woody stems and produces even larger, more dramatic flowers. From April to May, it bursts into bloom with shades ranging from pure white to deep reddish-purple, filling gardens with color and subtle fragrance. By late summer, its fruit splits open to reveal small, round black seeds.
In South Korea, the tree peony is more than just a beautiful flower—it carries deep cultural symbolism. For centuries it has represented wealth, honor, prosperity, and refined beauty, appearing in traditional art, poetry, and palace decorations. A notable example is its frequent appearance in the folk paintings known as minwha (민화), where it is used as an auspicious ornamental motif. Though admired throughout the country, tree peonies remain a cherished sight in spring, when their short but spectacular blooming season draws admirers from near and far.
Ojukheon Museum (오죽헌 박물관), Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
A rainy Christmas day...
'Rose mallow'
Salinas, Canelones, Uruguay
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
(unranked):Angiosperms
(unranked):Eudicots
(unranked):Rosids
Order:Malvales
Family:Malvaceae
Subfamily:Malvoideae
Tribe:Hibisceae
Genus:Hibiscus
Yellow Lily blooming in the backyard garden located in Timmins in the Township of Mountjoy located in the City of Timmins in Northeastern Ontario Canada
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Horse Chestnut Flower / Aesculus Hippocastanum
Genesis 2:9
New International Version
9 The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Ephesians 2:10
New International Version
10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Posidonia oceanica è una pianta marina endemica del Mediterraneo, della famiglia delle angiosperma, importantissima per la conservazione degli ecosistemi del Mediterraneo.
Questo ecosistema è in grado di catturare CO2 dall’atmosfera, cambiando l’acidità dell’acqua e svolgendo un ruolo fondamentale nella regolazione dell’equilibrio ecologico del mare.
Cresce nei fondali marini a 2 – 40 m di profondità, anche lontano dalle coste. Forma delle praterie sottomarine che hanno una notevole importanza ecologica, costituendo la comunità climax del mar Mediterraneo, proteggendo la linea di costa dall’erosione e ospitando molti organismi animali e vegetali.
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Posidonia oceanica is a marine plant endemic of the Mediterranean, of the angiosperm family, very important for the conservation of Mediterranean ecosystems.
This ecosystem is able to capture CO2 from the atmosphere, changing the acidity of the water and playing a fundamental role in regulating the ecological balance of the sea.
It grows in the seabed at 2 – 40 m depth, even far from the coasts. It forms underwater meadows that have considerable ecological importance, constituting the climax community of the Mediterranean Sea, protecting the coastline from erosion and hosting many animal and plant organisms.
Viola × wittrockiana, commonly known as the garden pansy, is a popular hybrid flower cultivated for its colorful and expressive blooms. It is the result of a complex hybridization between several species of the Viola genus, particularly Viola tricolor, Viola lutea, and Viola altaica. Widely grown as an ornamental plant, the pansy thrives in cool climates and is loved for its variety of colors and delicate patterns.
The name "Viola" comes from Latin, meaning "violet." The hybrid name "× wittrockiana" honors Veit Brecher Wittrock, a 19th-century Swedish botanist who specialized in the Viola genus. The “×” symbol indicates its hybrid origin.
The common English name "pansy" comes from the French word pensée, meaning "thought" or "remembrance." Likewise, in Spanish, the flower is called pensamiento, which also means "thought." These names reflect the flower’s symbolic association with reflection, memory, and gentle emotion.
• 팬지
• Garden pansy
• Pensamiento
Scientific classification:
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Tracheophytes
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Rosids
Order:Malpighiales
Family:Violaceae
Genus:Viola
Species:V. × wittrockiana
In South Korea, it’s common to see vibrant pansies decorating public spaces like plazas, sidewalks, and gardens. These particular pansies were photographed in the charming Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village, located in Jung-gu, Incheon, a place filled with color, imagination, and beautiful floral displays.
Middle Prong Little River, Great Smoky Mountain National Park - Sevier County, Tennessee.
Dogwood trees blooming along the rushing Middle Prong Little River on a spring afternoon.
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Single flower macro shot
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
(unranked):Angiosperms
(unranked):Monocots
(unranked):Commelinids
Order:Poales
Family:Bromeliaceae
Subfamily:Bromelioideae
Genus:Billbergia
Spring bloom (Oct.2016)
Fiery Meadow Mama Coneflower with a visiting bee collecting pollen found in one of the many flower gardens located in the Schumacher Lions Park and Trail located in the community of Schumacher in the Township of Tisdale in the City of Timmins in Northeastern Ontario Canada
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Centaurea Cyanus
Jeremiah 10:9-10
New King James Version
9 Silver is beaten into plates;
It is brought from Tarshish,
And gold from Uphaz,
The work of the craftsman
And of the hands of the metalsmith;
Blue and purple are their clothing;
They are all the work of skillful men.
10 But the Lord is the true God;
He is the living God and the everlasting King.
At His wrath the earth will tremble,
And the nations will not be able to endure His indignation.
We have just returned from a two week trip to Grazalema in southern Spain. The trip was booked back in 2019 but then covid entered the dictionary and on the third attempt we finally made it.
Originally we had booked to go in April but for various reasons it was changed to March and the weather their matched the title for the village with the most rainfall in Spain, that said we did have some nice days and we were on the whole, able to work around whatever the elements threw at us, as a result I was not able to see all of the species I had hope to see though we did find a few others which were pleasant surprises.
First up is this Sombre Orchid we found right at the end of the Medieval path the runs from Grazalema to the bottom of the cliffs. A pretty little orchid that stands about 10 inches high is one of the the 37 species of orchids that can be found in the region between February and May
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Cherry blossoms, known as sakura, symbolize the fleeting nature of life. They are stunning in full bloom but only last a few weeks before falling and withering away. This duality represents both life and death, beauty and violence. As spring brings new life, the blooming sakura exudes vitality, yet their short lifespan reminds us of life's transience.
Sakura is a prominent symbol in Japanese culture, appearing in art, film, poetry, and literature. Historically, they represented the brief, colorful lives of samurai, who lived by a strict moral code called bushido. Fallen cherry blossoms symbolized the end of a samurai's life.
During World War II, kamikaze pilots adorned their planes with sakura, symbolizing a beautiful, honorable death for the emperor. In Japanese folk religions, cherry blossom trees were associated with agricultural fertility, believed to be the dwelling places of deities who transformed into rice paddy gods.
The Hanami ritual celebrates the transient beauty of cherry blossoms. Known as "flower viewing," it involves gazing at the flowers, a practice that dates back to ancient times when farmers prayed and made offerings under the trees for a bountiful harvest. Today, Hanami is a beloved annual event where families and friends gather for picnics and parties under the cherry blossoms, enjoying food, drinks, and each other's company.
Scientific classification:
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Tracheophytes
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Rosids
Order:Rosales
Family:Rosaceae
Genus:Prunus
Subgenus:Prunus subg. Cerasus
Fushimi Inari Taisha, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan
It was hard not to notice the variety and colours of the wild flowers that were growing around Grazalema, however this is one that stood out not by colour but the shape of the flower. We only found the one plant with a small number of flowers growing against a large rock behind a derelict farm building.
Initially we had no idea what kind plant but a bit of digging around on google we soon found out the true identity, it is also known as the Andalusian Pipe Vine however I rather liked the other common name, though it reminded me more of the carnivorous pitcher plants on first sight.
This is a type of poisonous vine which is a member of the birthwort family found across the Iberian peninsular and North Africa, the ant was a bonus ;-)
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Whilst out exploring a new area near the end of the trip, we came across numerous patches of wild irises growing along a riverbank.
We had chosen to go here as it was raining in Grazalema and this place was at a much lower altitude, 600m lower and the weather looked a lot better.
In fact it started off very warm and sunny so didn't bother taking the rain coat, big mistake as no sooner as I had taken this shot it started raining and got worse throughout the afternoon. I was soaked and to top it off, I forget to bring the cable release so had to rely on the self timer which meant I couldn't time the shot very well to when the breeze dropped off.
As it turned out, this was the only shot in focus and the rain put paid to any further photos for the afternoon. On the plus side we heard numerous Nightingales, saw an Otter and also a Collard Flycatcher on the journey back.
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We first found these little orchids on the second to last day of the trip, so I planned to come back the following morning to get a few more shots as I didn't have my macro lenses with me.
To begin with we could only see the one orchid and as we were looking at it a shepherd and his herd of sheep appeared. We joked at the time that when we came back the sheep would have eaten it, to be honest we thought it would be fine as other orchids had been ignored.
So when I returned the following morning, guess what, could not locate the orchid and eventually I found the flower on the ground having been nibbled off. Fortunately, after a brief search I found two more orchids not far away that had literally come into flower overnight, it was then I could see many more buds so luckily I was able to get a few shots before the sheep return.
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• Carrion plant / starfish flower / starfish cactus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
(unranked):Angiosperms
(unranked):Eudicots
(unranked):Asterids
Order:Gentianales
Family:Apocynaceae
Subfamily:Asclepiadoideae
Tribe:Stapeliae
Genus:Stapelia
Species:S. grandiflora
Native to South Africa, including the Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, and Free State
From my collection
Explored: March 22, 2020
• Bejeque rosado, verol, puntera
Scientific classification:
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Tracheophytes
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Order:Saxifragales
Family:Crassulaceae
Subfamily:Sempervivoideae
Tribe:Aeonieae
Genus:Aeonium
Species:A. percarneum
This species is endemic to Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands
Cenobio de Valerón / Cuesta de Silva, Santa María de Guía, Gran Canaria, Islas Canarias
Song of Songs 2:12
New International Version
12 Flowers appear on the earth;
the season of singing has come,
the cooing of doves
is heard in our land.
Brasília, DF, Brazil.
The genus Calliandra contains about 140 species that are native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
The flowers are produced in cylindrical or globose inflorescences and have numerous long slender stamens.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calliandra
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Genus: Calliandra Benth.
Species: C. dysantha Benth.
Binomial name: Calliandra dysantha
Curly dock (Rumex crispus) has been used in traditional medicine amd food since at least 500 B.C.. The fruits that it produces are called achenes.
• Cape marguerite
• Margarita del Cabo
Scientific classification:
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Tracheophytes
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Asterids
Order:Asterales
Family:Asteraceae
Genus:Dimorphotheca
Species: D. ecklonis
Native to the Eastern Cape, South Africa, it is found in wet grasslands and riverbeds at heights of up to 300 metres. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant all over the world.
Explored: November 21, 2021
Phyllodium longipes is a perennial shrub Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) growing in Southern China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand. It is also known as Fish Scales and is a woody leguminous shrub, typically 1 - 2 m in overall height. Leaves densely covered by velvety brown hairs. Terminal leaves lanceolate to oblong, 13-20 cm length, often longer than lateral leaves, prominently veined. Branchlets densely brown-pubescent. 23487
Di corolle rosa sui dei rami ancora nudi, i dolcissimi fiori stellati di questa Magnolia rosea sembrano racchiudere con gelosia la fonte di luce in un’affascinante trasparenza.
Avec une floraison somptueuse, le magnolia stellata, rose et blanc dévoile toute son éblouissante beauté!
The camellia is native to China where it has a rich national history, particularly in the southwest region. Here, camellia flowers grow wild and during the early spring entire fields will be covered in colorful camellias. Camellias are also a highly respected flower in Japan, and is often referred to as the Japanese rose.
Generally, camellia flowers symbolize love, affection, and admiration. Camellia flowers are available in white, pink and red with each color having its own unique symbolism.
Los Angeles Arboretum. Arcadia. California.
Canada Thistle photographed in the fields off of the Domtar Overlook section of the Bridge to Bridge Trail located in the City of Timmins Northeastern Ontario Canada`
Luke 3:16 King James Version (KJV)
16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:
An orchid that seems to favour the damp water meadow, a fair number growing that the local livestock thankfully ignored which made photographing quite easy as they stood proud of the neatly clipped grasses. Quite small, this one was only about 4 inches tall.
This was an unintentional focus stack in that I took two shots with the focal point on each flower head, it was only when I reviewed the photos that I decided to merge them into a single shot using Zerene Stacker.
Canon EOS 5DsR
Canon EF 180mm f3.5
ISO200
f6.3
1/30 sec
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One from this morning. Yesterday went for a little explore close to where I had seen the Mirror Orchids and since then many more orchids have appeared. This species I had seen before in just one place but now there are a number of patches of mixed orchid species including Yellow Bee Orchids. A clear sky and a heavy dew helped to get some nice images.
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Notocactus concinnus
Spring growing (21.sept.2016)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
(unranked):Angiosperms
(unranked):Eudicots
(unranked):Core eudicots
Order:Caryophyllales
Family:Cactaceae
Subfamily:Cactoideae
Tribe:Notocacteae
Genus:Parodia
Red Trillium (Trillium erectum) - Picnic / Beach area, Rangeley State Park, Rangeley, Maine
Plantae Tracheophytes Angiosperms Monocots Liliales Melanthiaceae Trillium erectum "Trillium erectum" erectum erectum acuminatum atropurpureum atropurpureum atropurpureum blandum brevipedicellatum cahnae cahnae declinatum flavum giganteum horizontale luteum nigrescens pallidandrum parviflorum parvum rubrostriatum sessiloides sulcatum flavum foetidum nutans obovatum pendulum purpureum rhomboideum rhomboideum atropurpureum spatulatum album albiflorum rhomboideum album
The Christmas Cactus is starting to bloom in the house in Timmins in the Township of Mountjoy in the City of Timmins in Northeastern Ontario Canada
Schlumbergera is a small genus of cacti with six to nine species found in the coastal mountains of south-eastern Brazil. These plants grow on trees or rocks in habitats that are generally shady with high humidity, and can be quite different in appearance from their desert-dwelling cousins. Most species of Schlumbergera have stems which resemble leaf-like pads joined one to the other and flowers which appear from areoles at the joints and tips of the stems. Two species have cylindrical stems more similar to other cacti.
Common names for these cacti generally refer to their flowering season. In the Northern Hemisphere, they are called Christmas cactus, Thanksgiving cactus, crab cactus and holiday cactus. In Brazil, the genus is referred to as Flor de Maio (May flower), reflecting the period in which they flower in the Southern Hemisphere. Most of the popular houseplants are cultivars of Schlumbergera, rather than species, with flowers in white, pink, yellow, orange, red or purple. The Easter cactus or Whitsun cactus, placed in the genus Rhipsalidopsis, is also called a holiday cactus and has flowers in red, orange, pink and white.
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More orchid images with one of the many Yellow Bee Orchids now in bloom. Found several patches mixed with the Mirror Orchids or the Sombre Bee Orchids which I now know is an incorrect id, it looks like they are Marble Bee Orchids.
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Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
(unranked):Angiosperms
(unranked):Eudicots
(unranked):Core eudicots
Order:Caryophyllales
Family:Cactaceae
Subfamily:Cactoideae
Tribe:Trichocereeae
Genus:Gymnocalycium
Species:G. pflanzii
Origin: South-east of Bolivia, North-West of Paraguay and North of Argentina (Provinces of Salta and Jujuy).
From my collection