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Lilium (members of which are true lilies) is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs, all with large prominent flowers. Lilies are a group of flowering plants which are important in culture and literature in much of the world. Most species are native to the temperate northern hemisphere, though their range extends into the northern subtropics. Many other plants have "lily" in their common name but are not related to true lilies.
The Dahlia is named after the Swedish 18th century botanist Anders Dahl, who originally declared the flower a vegetable, as the tubers are edible.
The sweet fragrance of hibiscus its petals soaked with dew like sparkling jewels mingling with the tropical song of the waves dashing against the sandy shore where my mind travels so often to tropical birds hush to sleep the world and every living thing but morning wakes with dew sweet hibiscus blooms
Cavriglia in Italy is the largest private rose garden in the world, having over 7,500 different varieties of roses.The world’s oldest living rose is believed to be 1,000 years old. It grows on the wall of the Cathedral of Hildesheim in Germany and its presence is documented since A.D. 815. According to the legend, the rosebush symbolizes the prosperity of the city of Hildesheim; as long as it flourishes, Hildesheim will not decline. In 1945 allied bombers destroyed the cathedral, yet the bush survived. Its roots remained intact beneath the debris, and soon the bush was growing strong again.
Rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a large, fast-growing, cold hardy relative of hibiscus native to swamps and wetlands in the southeastern United States. Its enormous flowers and showy foliage are an asset to perennial borders in many parts of the country.
Roses can live for a very long time. There are rose fossils discovered that date back 35 million years. The large rose bush that covers the wall of the Cathedral of Hildesheim in Germany has been there for over a millennium.
Dahlia is a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native to Mexico. A member of the Asteraceae, dicotyledonous plants, related species include the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum, and zinnia. There are 42 species of dahlia, with hybrids commonly grown as garden plants
Legend states the Greek God Apollo presented the Lily of the Valley to Aesculapius, the great healer. Today, a number of lily species boast health beneficial properties, and certain species contain compounds that are used in medicine. These medicines treat ailments such as depression, heart disease, angina and anxiety. Additionally, many parts of the world use them to treat a variety of other illnesses, usually in the form of an essential oils or balms. Beauty-wise, certain extracts from the lily can brighten the skin and reduce scars.
The lily has a smooth stalk, Will never hurt your hand;
But the rose upon her brier Is lady of the land.
When with moss and honey She tips her bending brier,
And half unfolds her glowing heart, She sets the world on fire.
As late I rambled in the happy fields,
What time the skylark shakes the tremulous dew
From his lush clover covert; when anew
Adventurous knights take up their dinted shields:
I saw the sweetest flower wild nature yields,
A fresh-blown musk-rose, 'twas the first that threw
Its sweets upon the summer: graceful it grew
As in the wand that Queen Titania wields.
And as I feasted on its fragrancy,
I thought the garden-rose it far excelled:
But when, O Wells! thy roses came to me
My sense with their deliciousness was spelled:
Soft voices had they, that with tender plea
Whispered of peace, and truth, and friendliness unquelled.
Purple Daisy is a flower that is common and that everyone knows, it is the daisy. People are a huge fan of the daisy and it is a great flower to give out to people you care about. With the daisy, it has a meaning that shows loyalty to love and commitment. They grow easily, they take up a lot of space, and they grow quickly. The stem will stand up and you can literally get a daisy in nearly every color.
JOHANNISKRAUT
Wenn sich das Johanniskraut bis Ende Juli in seiner Blüte zeigt, kann man es entweder einfach nur in seiner strahlend gelben Farbe bewundern oder aber man erntet es, um es für Sträuße zu verwenden.
Die gelben Blüten gelten mit ihren gut sichtbaren, goldgelben Staubgefäßen als Symbol der Sonne. Die knallroten Beeren verfärben sich später bin hin zu schwarz.
Bellis perennis is a common European species of daisy, of the family Asteraceae, often considered the archetypal species of that name. Many related plants also share the name "daisy", so to distinguish this species from other daisies it is sometimes qualified as common daisy, lawn daisy or English daisy.
Gaillardia (common name blanket flower) is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, Asteraceae, native to North and South America. It was named after a M. Gaillard de Charentonneau,
IF Zeus chose us a King of the flowers in his mirth,
He would call to the rose, and would royally crown it;
For the rose, ho, the rose! is the grace of the earth,
Is the light of the plants that are growing upon it!
For the rose, ho, the rose! is the eye of the flowers,
Is the blush of the meadows that feel themselves fair,—
Is the lightning of beauty, that strikes through the bowers
On pale lovers that sit in the glow unaware.
Ho, the rose breathes of love! ho, the rose lifts the cup
To the red lips of Cypris invoked for a guest!
Ho, the rose having curled its sweet leaves for the world
Takes delight in the motion its petals keep up,
As they laugh to the Wind as it laughs from the west.
Agapanthus praecox common Agapanthus, Blue Lily,African Lily,or Lily of the Nile is a popular garden plant around the world, especially in Mediterranean climates.It is native of Natal and Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, local names include agapant, bloulelie, isicakathi and ubani.Most of the cultivated plants of the genus Agapanthus are hybrids or cultivars of this species.
Hibiscus, also known as rose mallow, is a plant that belongs to the mallow family. There are over 200 species of hibiscus that can be found in the warm and tropical regions all over the world. Hibiscus grows on well-drained soils in the sunny areas. This plant is best known by its beautiful flowers. Hibiscus is usually cultivated for ornamental purposes, but it can be also used in human diet, as a cure for various disorders and as a source of natural dyes. Wild types of hibiscus are important source of food for larvae of certain insects. Several species of Hawaiian hibiscus are endangered and extremely rare in the wild due to habitat loss and diseases.Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds are main pollinators of hibiscus flowers.Hibiscus is known as "shoe flower" in China because people use hibiscus to polish their shoes.People in Polynesia use fibers from the bark of hibiscus tree to produce grass skirts.Women in Tahiti and Hawaii wear hibiscus flower behind the right ear when they want to announce that they are single and ready for marriage. Married women wear hibiscus behind the left ear.
Who would think a rose so sweet Would dry and crumble at the feet And blooms that scent the night and day Would steal a heart, then fade away
Anthurium andraeanum is a flowering plant species in the family Araceae that is native to Colombia and Ecuador. Gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit; it is one of the plants listed in the NASA Clean Air Study as effective in removing formaldehyde, xylene, toluene, and ammonia from the air. Common names for plants in the genus Anthurium include tail flower, painter's palette, flamingo flower, and lace leaf. Its name comes from the Greek words anthos, meaning flower, and oura, meaning a tail, referring to the spadix.
The Bat Flower (Tacca chantieri) also known as Black Bat Flower, Cats Whiskers, Devil Flower, Bat Head Lily, Bat Plant, Devil’s Tongue, Black Tacca, Voodoo Flower, is an exotic plant with flowers that mimic a bat in flight, deep purple, with ruffled wings and long, hanging filaments. Indoor blooms and those outside in semi-tropical climates may appear in spring and last until early autumn. Large, attractive leaves surround the bloom.
The Dahlia is named after the Swedish 18th century botanist Anders Dahl, who originally declared the flower a vegetable, as the tubers are edible.
Roses can live for a very long time. There are rose fossils discovered that date back 35 million years. The large rose bush that covers the wall of the Cathedral of Hildesheim in Germany has been there for over a millennium.
Who would think a rose so sweet Would dry and crumble at the feet And blooms that scent the night and day Would steal a heart, then fade away
DIE BLÜTEN DER PFIRSICHE
Fast schon unwirklich schön leuchten die Blüten des Pfirsichbaumes (Prunus Persica) in zartem Altrosa, romantischem Magenta, frechem Pink oder dezentem Fuchsia.
Und die Früchte schmecken wunderbar süß, auch wenn sie nicht so groß und schön sind, wie die in Japan.
Während der aus Japan stammende Kirschblütentag sehr bekannt ist, ist der Pfirsichblütentag nur Wenigen ein Begriff.
Doch jedes Jahr am 3. März feiern die Japaner die erste Pfirsichblüte, weil die Blütezeit dort bereits im März, und nicht wie bei uns, Mitte April liegt.
Japanische Nelkenkirsche 'Kanzan'
Dieser Prunus blüht von allen Zierkirschenarten am spätesten. Aber Ende April bis Anfang Mai überrascht er mit einem auffallenden Blütenreichtum.
Die schönen gefüllten Blüten zeigen sich in reinrosa und stehen in dichten Trauben zusammen.
Black-Eyed-Susan -Rudbeckia hirta, commonly called, is a North American species of flowering plants in the sunflower family, native to the Eastern and Central North America and naturalized in the Western part of the continent as well as in China. The plant also is a traditional Native American medicinal herb in several tribal nations; believed in those cultures to be a remedy, among other things, for colds, flu, infection, swelling and (topically, by poultice) for snake bite.
Czarnuszka to oryginalna roślina jednoroczna, której najbardziej popularnym gatunkiem jest czarnuszka damasceńska (Nigella damascena). Rodzaj Nigella zaliczany jest do rodziny jaskrowatych (Ranunculaceae) i obejmuje około kilkunastu gatunków roślin, których naturalne siedliska występują w Europie oraz Azji.
It is the official state flower of Maryland, USA since 1918.
The genus name, Rudbeckia, was named in honour of botanist Olof Rudbeck Junior.Just like echinacea, this flower has been used in traditional herbal medicine. Juice from the roots has been used to heal earaches.Some species of fungi will grow on the roots of the flower.Black eyed susans are pioneer plants, one of the first plants to grow after a fire or other natural disaster.In the language of flowers, black eyed susans represent encouragement. They would be the perfect gift to send to a friend who is going through some tough times.
Roses are a favoured subject in art and appear in portraits, illustrations, on stamps, as ornaments or as architectural elements. The Luxembourg-born Belgian artist and botanist Pierre-Joseph Redouté is known for his detailed watercolours of flowers, particularly roses.Henri Fantin-Latour was also a prolific painter of still life, particularly flowers including roses. The rose 'Fantin-Latour' was named after the artist. Other impressionists including Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Pierre-Auguste Renoir have paintings of roses among their works.