The Pure White of Edelweiss

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT1PJSxr9ZGCpu8LnX4b2CxWt6SuNATfjE1EDEsNMazZyu5rCxaYUfTAX4wYUrsc4tUJfLyVnhXXknVpGn0Ye2ckaIqHWXR5GK_u_mlxtBfJRCy2kG6hIAsr_5-PeQb9HIX8B3_Jg3wPQ/s1600/Edelweiss-pure-white-flower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT1PJSxr9ZGCpu8LnX4b2CxWt6SuNATfjE1EDEsNMazZyu5rCxaYUfTAX4wYUrsc4tUJfLyVnhXXknVpGn0Ye2ckaIqHWXR5GK_u_mlxtBfJRCy2kG6hIAsr_5-PeQb9HIX8B3_Jg3wPQ/s200/Edelweiss-pure-white-flower.jpg" width="191"></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Edelweiss</b> (<i>Leontopodium alpinum</i>) is a well-known European mountain flower and named as the national flower of Austria.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Came from the <a href="http://flowerisblossoms.blogspot.com/2011/03/sunflower-symbol-of-indigenous-american.html">Sunflower family</a>, the <b>Edelweiss</b> has leaves and flowers that covered with white hairs and appear looks like wool. It's flowering stalks can grow to a size of 3–40 cm. Each <b>Edelweiss</b>' bloom consisting of five to six small yellow flower heads (5 mm) surrounded by bracts in star formation.</div>

Edelweiss ( Leontopodium alpinum ) is a well-known European mountain flower and named as the national flower of Austria. Came from t...

Hymenocallis Flower: The Spider Lilies

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-lLEy_UWUQqGOOrXRyGAU6BCqoiwZuEftu2KXaGLz1byN-AYWMphvY7QXvfWb8P0mPhvitbgYqML9yplaXWTMWQHvz1pmAayKDoOTjTe224R7WvYyAbTVvf2TY2nPeCnZPkqHsSvc3YI/s1600/Hymenocallis-Spider_lily_flower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-lLEy_UWUQqGOOrXRyGAU6BCqoiwZuEftu2KXaGLz1byN-AYWMphvY7QXvfWb8P0mPhvitbgYqML9yplaXWTMWQHvz1pmAayKDoOTjTe224R7WvYyAbTVvf2TY2nPeCnZPkqHsSvc3YI/s200/Hymenocallis-Spider_lily_flower.jpg" width="176"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Hymenocallis</i></b> or often called <i>Spider Lily</i> is <i>Amaryllis</i> plants that contains 63 species native to tropical and subtropical America.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Hymenocallis</b> means "beautiful membrane" in Greek, referring to the staminal ring that connects the stalks of the stamens of a portion of their length. The plants have large spectacular flowers. The flowers have their stamens united into a crown feature.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Hymenocallis</b> have long thin segments radiating from a circular center, giving the whole flower look like spiders, that's why it's known as <i>spider lilies</i>.</div>

Hymenocallis or often called Spider Lily is Amaryllis plants that contains 63 species native to tropical and subtropical America. Hymeno...

Gladiolus, The Sword Lily

<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0sWqkKeRv03Ey6PvMLFVVU9htc0oOZJ2ibCEGSPemd51TBYThYnBNPVC4DHGdu7_YvcvLWpCFR5WOeDO9MA8i82Zaz2cHTG5zzjaLkHhVFVy537VAwtOuKJteEx9iYeO0nkn3unAAIXg/s1600/gladiolus-flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0sWqkKeRv03Ey6PvMLFVVU9htc0oOZJ2ibCEGSPemd51TBYThYnBNPVC4DHGdu7_YvcvLWpCFR5WOeDO9MA8i82Zaz2cHTG5zzjaLkHhVFVy537VAwtOuKJteEx9iYeO0nkn3unAAIXg/s200/gladiolus-flowers.jpg" width="133"></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>Gladiolus</b></i> (means small sword in Latin, refers to the shape of the leaves) is is a genus of perennial bulbous flowering plants in the iris family (<i>Iridaceae</i>). <i><b>Gladiolus</b></i> commonly called as <i>Sword Lily</i>. It also common named </span><i>gladioli</i>, <i>gladioluses</i> or sometimes <i>gladiolas</i>.</div><br> <div style="text-align: justify;">The <b><i>Gladiolus</i></b> is a large genus contains about 260 species, of which 250 are native to sub-Saharan Africa, mostly South Africa. About 10 species are native to Eurasia.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Gladiolus </i></b>are attractive, perennial herbs and semihardy in temperate climates. They grow from rounded, symmetrical corms, that are enveloped in several layers of brownish, fibrous</div>

Gladiolus (means small sword in Latin, refers to the shape of the leaves) is is a genus of perennial bulbous flowering plants in the iris f...

The Tulip Flowers

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEFuva3iqtxUm_HB2C2K2xTSUG3DBzsHxJs4rwBTcdSqzTVyHCvGYY33Vp8cxIarcqXrg8fy-0hmcm80hF0FRqJJYQ0hYEZcBU-KcVavUVJK3C_n-xqna8BelYentKMLBYsO-tmHulXPk/s1600/tulips-flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEFuva3iqtxUm_HB2C2K2xTSUG3DBzsHxJs4rwBTcdSqzTVyHCvGYY33Vp8cxIarcqXrg8fy-0hmcm80hF0FRqJJYQ0hYEZcBU-KcVavUVJK3C_n-xqna8BelYentKMLBYsO-tmHulXPk/s200/tulips-flowers.jpg" width="154"></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The <b>tulip</b> is a perennial, bulbous plant with showy flowers in the genus <i><b>Tulipa</b></i>, which comprises 109 species<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-WCSP_0-0"></sup> and belongs to the family <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liliaceae" title="Liliaceae">Liliaceae</a>. </span><br> <br> Although <b>tulips</b> are often associated with The Netherlands, commercial cultivation of the flower began in the Ottoman Empire. The <b>tulip</b>, or <i>lale</i> (from Persian لاله, <i>lâleh</i>) as it is also called in Iran and Turkey, is a flower indigenous to a vast area encompassing arid parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe. The word <i>tulip</i>, which earlier appeared in English in forms such as <i>tulipa</i> or <i>tulipant</i>, entered the language by way of French <i>tulipe</i> and its obsolete form <i>tulipan</i> or by way of Modern Latin <i>tulīpa</i>, from Ottoman Turkish <i>tülbend</i> ("<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muslin" title="Muslin">muslin</a>" or "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gauze" title="Gauze">gauze</a>"), and is ultimately derived from Persian <i>dulband</i> ("<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turban" title="Turban">turban</a>").</div>

The tulip is a perennial, bulbous plant with showy flowers in the genus Tulipa , which comprises 109 species and belongs to the family Lil...

Dandelions: The Lion's Tooth Flowers

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCi_8_Y9Q1FNpyTINXlmKSYtp-b-PrrYrE8Etvl0GxC6yOgpA3j_VAsui3Q8GziIiR8QZNXW6z5M9vyWAXPmljaQ4vebijzqih8I3n7BMk6rXgY8yCitknen_2vAco22CE7EhPdOPG48k/s1600/dandelion-flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCi_8_Y9Q1FNpyTINXlmKSYtp-b-PrrYrE8Etvl0GxC6yOgpA3j_VAsui3Q8GziIiR8QZNXW6z5M9vyWAXPmljaQ4vebijzqih8I3n7BMk6rXgY8yCitknen_2vAco22CE7EhPdOPG48k/s200/dandelion-flowers.jpg" width="185"></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Dandelion</b> (<i>Taraxacum</i>) is a large genus of flowering plants in the family <a href="http://flowerisblossoms.blogspot.com/2011/03/asteraceae-largest-family-of-vascular.html">Asteraceae</a>. They are native to Eurasia and North America.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br> </div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Dandelions</b> are a perennial plant that grows best in full sun with moist soil. Once the plant is established, though, it can handle shade and water deprivation. The plant bears bright yellow, round flowers, and leaves that have a tooth-like shape. The plant's name comes from the French phrase <i>dent de lion</i>, means lion's tooth.</span><br> </div>

Dandelion ( Taraxacum ) is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae . They are native to Eurasia and North America. Dand...

Anemone: The Wind Flowers

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjXd4oNwPB4UPpbeJraY_gx0uUFaDyZ5GRIpBkv4QpzDhdE6FXACJ8cGQAsTXfsD6JeQEHZg91kjO8ptHS_9vDPu7A8HT4IEbfHTFvHfM7Ur8wN3uJe1X2h2nAZB_ez3nUSMmSIUPOJgc/s1600/Anemone-flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjXd4oNwPB4UPpbeJraY_gx0uUFaDyZ5GRIpBkv4QpzDhdE6FXACJ8cGQAsTXfsD6JeQEHZg91kjO8ptHS_9vDPu7A8HT4IEbfHTFvHfM7Ur8wN3uJe1X2h2nAZB_ez3nUSMmSIUPOJgc/s200/Anemone-flowers.jpg" width="200"></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>Anemone</b></i> is a genus of about 120 species of flowering plants in the buttercup family <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranunculaceae">Ranunculaceae</a> in the north and south temperate zones. </span>According to the Oxford English Dictionary, Greek <i>anemōnē</i> means "daughter of the wind", from <i>ánemos</i> "wind" + feminine patronymic suffix <i>-ōnē</i><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-3"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anemone#cite_note-3"><span></span></a></sup>, and roughly means wind flower, which signifies that the wind that blows the petal open will also, eventually, blow the dead petals away. But others suggest that this is a folk etymology,</div>

Anemone is a genus of about 120 species of flowering plants in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae in the north and south temperate zones. ...

Peony Flowers: The King of The Flower Kingdom

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2laMkxoSFLASQVNMiPtum-hq8DKwT-kE9xs4g3aFlPNX28ST9urgyqH8ENJ96_9umPwKcY9wzA8ZFhV21essqycGUHJsLRoJqNBWdLiJbDrE9zqfBYbey7E2EtkUHR95nC5hBFlmL-HI/s1600/peony-beautiful-shaded-pink-flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2laMkxoSFLASQVNMiPtum-hq8DKwT-kE9xs4g3aFlPNX28ST9urgyqH8ENJ96_9umPwKcY9wzA8ZFhV21essqycGUHJsLRoJqNBWdLiJbDrE9zqfBYbey7E2EtkUHR95nC5hBFlmL-HI/s200/peony-beautiful-shaded-pink-flowers.jpg" width="250"></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><b style="font-family: inherit;">Peony</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> or </span><b style="font-family: inherit;">paeony</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> is a name for plants in the genus </span><i style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Paeonia</b></i><span style="font-family: inherit;">, the only genus in the flowering plant family</span><b style="font-family: inherit;"> Paeoniaceae</b><span style="font-family: inherit;">. They are native to Asia, southern Europe and western North America. Boundaries between species are not clear and estimates of the number of species range from 25 </span><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-halda2004_0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peonie#cite_note-halda2004-0"></a></sup><span style="font-family: inherit;"> to 40. Most are herbaceous </span>perennial plants<span style="font-family: inherit;"> 0.5–1.5 meters tall, but some resemble trees up to 1.5–3 meters tall. They have compound, deeply lobed leaves, and large, often fragrant flowers, ranging from red to white or yellow, in late spring and early summer.</span></span></div>

Peony or paeony is a name for plants in the genus Paeonia , the only genus in the flowering plant family Paeoniaceae . They are native to...

Araceae: The Arum Family Flowers

<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG79TXqylrkeOZ3iRtYngr5uFiH28iLBd0oZV0yCHCxhllFRQWxysRrXWD54E-D2W6yJ_ifGh7eHXSkDqatFjvOJ2M3HLhsB9XF0Qpzvz9XE2CUuxwEjbxHGs8XRPhKTNm0UgsYEsSO6M/s1600/Araceae_Xanthosoma-roseum-Arum_flower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG79TXqylrkeOZ3iRtYngr5uFiH28iLBd0oZV0yCHCxhllFRQWxysRrXWD54E-D2W6yJ_ifGh7eHXSkDqatFjvOJ2M3HLhsB9XF0Qpzvz9XE2CUuxwEjbxHGs8XRPhKTNm0UgsYEsSO6M/s200/Araceae_Xanthosoma-roseum-Arum_flower.jpg" width="128"></a><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Araceae</b> is a family of monocotyledonous flowering plants in which flowers are borne on a type of inflorescence called a <i>spadix</i>. The <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spadix">spadix</a></i> is usually accompanied by, and sometimes partially enclosed in, a <i>spathe</i> or leaf-like bract. Also known as the <b>Arum family</b>, members are often colloquially known as <b>aroid</b>. This family of 107 genera and over 3700 species is most diverse in the New World tropics, although also distributed in the Old World tropics and north temperate regions.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br> </div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">One of the earliest observations of species in <b>Araceae</b> was conducted by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theophrastus">Theophrastus</a> in his work <i>Enquiry into Plants</i>. It wasn't until the 16th century that <b>Araceae</b> was recognized as a distinct group of plants. In 1789 <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoine_Laurent_de_Jussieu">Antoine Laurent de Jussieu</a></div>

Araceae is a family of monocotyledonous flowering plants in which flowers are borne on a type of inflorescence called a spadix . The spadix...

Gerbera Flowers: The African Daisy

<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnBPxYvwvPLPkWGQfhgVRQ6nIl0Kp6iZSrrnwHISrXeoJHlQqfNNFObdKjMICpb2OYDKs1u3FVxsRgstTwp0qWUr1cMCSRFrL637ineDzgyNKDIE6iO_97CZn5JEgHksZ61gxyb4Pmcng/s1600/gerbera-pink-color-with-yellow-ladybug-pictures.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnBPxYvwvPLPkWGQfhgVRQ6nIl0Kp6iZSrrnwHISrXeoJHlQqfNNFObdKjMICpb2OYDKs1u3FVxsRgstTwp0qWUr1cMCSRFrL637ineDzgyNKDIE6iO_97CZn5JEgHksZ61gxyb4Pmcng/s200/gerbera-pink-color-with-yellow-ladybug-pictures.jpg" width="200"></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>Gerbera</b></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolus_Linnaeus" title="Carolus Linnaeus">L.</a> is a genus of ornamental plants from the <a href="http://flowerisblossoms.blogspot.com/2011/03/sunflower-symbol-of-indigenous-american.html">sunflower</a> family (<a href="http://flowerisblossoms.blogspot.com/2011/03/asteraceae-largest-family-of-vascular.html">Asteraceae</a>). It was named in honour of the German botanist and naturalist <a class="new" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Traugott_Gerber&action=edit&redlink=1" title="Traugott Gerber (page does not exist)">Traugott Gerber</a> who travelled extensively in Russia and was a friend of Carolus Linnaeus.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br> </div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><b>Gerbera</b> is also commonly known as: <b>African Daisy</b>, <b>Transvaal Daisy</b>, and <b>Barberton Daisy</b>. The gerbera daisy, known as the  Transvaal Daisy, originated in South Africa.<br> </div>

Gerbera L. is a genus of ornamental plants from the sunflower family ( Asteraceae ). It was named in honour of the German botanist and na...

Carnations Flower: The Incarnation of God Made Flesh

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjshuuZzeh8i1dYGAX0wvDN9PTP1CweCMU2CTDTXxCFdj_8uVDVIGNSwiedyuDr-hVSfEg1Nh3Lus8x1Nb2EJA63S_31Oe-WfUnBFPQeUXsUUBury73ohzan2BLJyQVM9GlGQw-3ouVqY8/s1600/carnation+flower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjshuuZzeh8i1dYGAX0wvDN9PTP1CweCMU2CTDTXxCFdj_8uVDVIGNSwiedyuDr-hVSfEg1Nh3Lus8x1Nb2EJA63S_31Oe-WfUnBFPQeUXsUUBury73ohzan2BLJyQVM9GlGQw-3ouVqY8/s200/carnation+flower.jpg" width="200"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b style="font-family: inherit;">Carnations</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> (</span></span><i><b>Dianthus caryophyllus</b></i>) <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">were mentioned in Greek literature 2,000 years ago. "Dianthus" was coined by Greek botanist </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theophrastus" style="font-family: inherit;">Theophrastus</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, and is derived from the Greek words for divine ("dios") and flower ("anthos").</span><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-17" style="font-family: inherit;"></sup><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Some scholars believe that the name "carnation" comes from "coronation" or "corone" (flower garlands), as it was one of the flowers used in Greek ceremonial crowns. Others think the name stems from the Latin "caro" (genitive "carnis") (flesh), which refers to the original colour of the flower, or incarnatio (incarnation), which refers to the incarnation of God made flesh.</span></span></div>

Carnations ( Dianthus caryophyllus ) were mentioned in Greek literature 2,000 years ago. "Dianthus" was coined by Greek botanist ...

Sakura Flowers: Japanese Cherry Blossoms

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpzN9qoGGL-vothnOtLr8qm24OVGqgahNSgZrCOeDibO7mkz2Ufp68UhQZUNF8PWbHdsc5etQPKX9WlNZxY2PQXA_jfqzdBWG95NCTCkZf58RZOZKGZR61d4q-LocEeCCIguldiEvXL-8/s1600/Sakura-cherry-blossom-pink-flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpzN9qoGGL-vothnOtLr8qm24OVGqgahNSgZrCOeDibO7mkz2Ufp68UhQZUNF8PWbHdsc5etQPKX9WlNZxY2PQXA_jfqzdBWG95NCTCkZf58RZOZKGZR61d4q-LocEeCCIguldiEvXL-8/s200/Sakura-cherry-blossom-pink-flowers.jpg" width="200"></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">A <b>cherry blossom</b> is the flower of the cherry trees known as <b>Sakura<span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></b>. In English, "sakura" refers to the Japanese flowering cherry, <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prunus_serrulata">Prunus serrulata</a></i>.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-0"> </sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_blossom#cite_note-1"></a></sup>Cherry fruit comes from another species of tree.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br> </div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><b>Cherry blossoms</b> are indigenous to many East Asian states including Japan, Korea, and China. Japan has a wide variety of <b>cherry blossoms</b> (<b>sakura</b>): well over 200 cultivars can be found there.</div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br> <div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"></div>

A cherry blossom is the flower of the cherry trees known as Sakura . In English, "sakura" refers to the Japanese flowering cherry...

The Evergreen Magnolia: Flower From Ancient Times

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ_b2zvDneFXcznPDN20XRJMHwVR4NuIubd-ktpZpAeetrLoJ53_e_lSn-GI4s6vu6HOYFCXjWGrSGymmPSZWMwc0KMupmFYf_JgGFjHO_wgSvy4aQ7UvO1teyQlDIycttghqhWJrtJp8/s1600/magnolia-blossoms.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ_b2zvDneFXcznPDN20XRJMHwVR4NuIubd-ktpZpAeetrLoJ53_e_lSn-GI4s6vu6HOYFCXjWGrSGymmPSZWMwc0KMupmFYf_JgGFjHO_wgSvy4aQ7UvO1teyQlDIycttghqhWJrtJp8/s200/magnolia-blossoms.jpg" width="200"></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>Magnolia</b></i> is a large genus of about 210<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-0"></sup> flowering plant species in the subfamily <i>Magnolioideae</i> of the family <i>Magnoliaceae</i>. It is named after French botanist <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Magnol">Pierre Magnol</a>.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br> </div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><b><i>Magnolia</i></b> is an ancient genus. Having evolved before bees appeared, the flowers developed to encourage pollination by beetles. As a result, the carpels of <b><i>Magnolia</i></b> flowers are tough, to avoid</div>

Magnolia is a large genus of about 210 flowering plant species in the subfamily Magnolioideae of the family Magnoliaceae . It is named af...

Japanese Camellia: The Rose of Winter

<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtBPvfMePsr8yg6q2wOA2Oxzyj3nF9Mgv9lquTWHhV-0j04OoMCGIsFjdQhjl89oqIyfDMf0Duiwl6NKSdOKz8f4At63yLjzmNPOH2N72gceIICjLrU1dt3KDOG0buCUBUH7RhUx-WvnU/s1600/camellia-japonica-alabama-state-flower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtBPvfMePsr8yg6q2wOA2Oxzyj3nF9Mgv9lquTWHhV-0j04OoMCGIsFjdQhjl89oqIyfDMf0Duiwl6NKSdOKz8f4At63yLjzmNPOH2N72gceIICjLrU1dt3KDOG0buCUBUH7RhUx-WvnU/s200/camellia-japonica-alabama-state-flower.jpg" width="200"></a></div><span style="font-size: small;">The <b>Japanese Camellia</b> (<b><i>Camellia japonica</i></b>) is one of the best known species of <b>Camellia</b>. It is a member of the Theaceae family or tea family. It is a flowering shrub or a small tree native to Japan, Korea and China. It is also the official state flower of Alabama. It is also called the “rose of winter.”</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br> </div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">The genus of the <i>Camellia japonica</i> was named after a Jesuit priest and botanist named George Kamel.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Cothran_11-0"></sup> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Linnaeus">Carl Linnaeus</a> gave <i>Camellia japonica</i> the<br> </div>

The Japanese Camellia ( Camellia japonica ) is one of the best known species of Camellia . It is a member of the Theaceae family or tea fam...

Sunflower: The Symbol of Indigenous American Solar Deity

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhosAXXyQMZ0CKugO3r89MJ1wGJ5mf8Z5ZcmfYVVz121i7Xn6WBLtEk3rDWZ_Vkn11eWLDgYNLRJXhUDh2gB6hkb_Gpy4S7pY5C_zE8EfgMOO3UdxpT-W2vbBRnFaOyf5zbkL18pTqgvyk/s1600/sunflower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhosAXXyQMZ0CKugO3r89MJ1wGJ5mf8Z5ZcmfYVVz121i7Xn6WBLtEk3rDWZ_Vkn11eWLDgYNLRJXhUDh2gB6hkb_Gpy4S7pY5C_zE8EfgMOO3UdxpT-W2vbBRnFaOyf5zbkL18pTqgvyk/s200/sunflower.jpg" width="200"></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b>Sunflower</b> (<i>Helianthus annuus</i>) is an annual plant native to the Americas that possess a large inflorescence</span> (flowering head). The <b>sunflower</b> got its name from its huge fiery blooms, whose shape and image is often used to depict the sun. The <b>sunflower</b> has a rough, hairy stem, broad, coarsely toothed, rough leaves and circular heads of flowers. The heads consist of 1,000-2,000 individual flowers joined together by a receptacle base.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Sunflower seeds</b> were taken to Europe in the</div>

Sunflower ( Helianthus annuus ) is an annual plant native to the Americas that possess a large inflorescence (flowering head). The sunflo...

Bellis perennis, A Common European Species of Daisy

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikxPUjLuyEDLyXsq8MZAQoAbeO5htwJbWgRMysiaH8ElrA-0dZjPVpKmmQllaPkan8yG7TnUtADFoSq5tyw2WK2Bnmk1hRkLPflm85BAlOsfGaTrqy9VQ5mioqvXMjjheM9nEAMcpUvRQ/s1600/Bellis_perennis_white_%2528aka%2529_english_daisy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikxPUjLuyEDLyXsq8MZAQoAbeO5htwJbWgRMysiaH8ElrA-0dZjPVpKmmQllaPkan8yG7TnUtADFoSq5tyw2WK2Bnmk1hRkLPflm85BAlOsfGaTrqy9VQ5mioqvXMjjheM9nEAMcpUvRQ/s200/Bellis_perennis_white_%2528aka%2529_english_daisy.jpg" width="200"></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>Bellis perennis</b></i> is a common European species of <b>Daisy</b>, 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 <b>Common Daisy</b>, <b>Lawn Daisy</b> or occasionally <b>English daisy</b>. It is native to western, central and northern Europe. The species is widely naturalised in North America,<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-fna_0-0"></sup> and also in South America.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"></div><br> <div style="text-align: justify;">It is thought that the name "daisy" is a corruption of "day's eye", because the whole head closes at</div>

Bellis perennis is a common European species of Daisy , often considered the archetypal species of that name. Many related plants also sha...

Chrysanthemum: The Golden Flowers

<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibMC0zd9I0aHI4eHkO_l6tlStHa8RuBO_IKe1lkWU8fqL5T6h0ueSC3vwjZm2vQG01mnXtpEuF9rApxjfxVT2yMExdz7uOvR4ZCbjJDCoaeOmA5nuDaJ5Vc2GIvYFog18xz5XcGe7Bp-k/s1600/chrysanthemum-golden-flower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibMC0zd9I0aHI4eHkO_l6tlStHa8RuBO_IKe1lkWU8fqL5T6h0ueSC3vwjZm2vQG01mnXtpEuF9rApxjfxVT2yMExdz7uOvR4ZCbjJDCoaeOmA5nuDaJ5Vc2GIvYFog18xz5XcGe7Bp-k/s200/chrysanthemum-golden-flower.jpg" width="200"></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Chrysanthemums</b>, often called <b>mums</b> or <b>chrysanths</b>, are of the genus (<i>Chrysanthemum</i>) constituting approximately 30 species of perennial flowering plants in the family <i><a href="http://flowerisblossoms.blogspot.com/2011/03/asteraceae-largest-family-of-vascular.html">Asteraceae</a></i> which is native to Asia and northeastern Europe. </span>The name <b>Chrysanthemum</b> is derived from the Greek, <i>chrysos</i> (gold) and <i>anthos</i> (flower).<br> <br> <b>Chrysanthemum </b>blooms are composed of many individual flowers (florets), each one capable of<br> </div>

Chrysanthemums , often called mums or chrysanths , are of the genus ( Chrysanthemum ) constituting approximately 30 species of perennial fl...

The Attractive Color of Poppy Flowers, A Symbol of Both Sleep and Death

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicTEIuw6EEb2qOIT14TOiJ0T-aWVTyz4u4qlt8-V8Qhqh0kfR0bEa9Xk-HQHMyOhZnmuVGAdcFrKpGTc6wftOhV4vaibSaVqREkjOpkQLDUSSaBd_D8Y69_j2dJV0O6NFVeebCWKDZzXc/s1600/poppy-flowers-vivid-red.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicTEIuw6EEb2qOIT14TOiJ0T-aWVTyz4u4qlt8-V8Qhqh0kfR0bEa9Xk-HQHMyOhZnmuVGAdcFrKpGTc6wftOhV4vaibSaVqREkjOpkQLDUSSaBd_D8Y69_j2dJV0O6NFVeebCWKDZzXc/s320/poppy-flowers-vivid-red.jpg" width="213"></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">A <b>poppy</b> is one of a group of a flowering plants in the poppy family, many of which are grown in gardens for their colorful flowers.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br> </div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><b>Poppy flowers</b> have 4 to 6 petals. Petals may be almost any color, and some have markings. Before blooming, the petals are crumpled in the bud, and as blooming finishes, the petals often lie flat before falling away. A whorl of stamens is in the center of the flower.<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br> </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">The pollen of the <b>oriental poppy</b>, <i>Papaver orientale</i>, is dark blue. The pollen of the <b>field poppy</b> or <b>corn poppy</b> (<i>Papaver rhoeas</i>) is dark blue to grey. Bees use poppies as a pollen source.</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br> </div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">All species of <b>poppies</b> are attractive and most are cultivated as ornamental plants. A few species have other uses, principally as sources of drugs and foods. The <b>opium poppy</b></div>

A poppy is one of a group of a flowering plants in the poppy family, many of which are grown in gardens for their colorful flowers. Poppy ...

Asteraceae : The Largest Family of Vascular Plants

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw7ewbKnHw9SVWwBL-PopDqfAelzxE9Zfpu-OIas1E4xbOhO2hGI_mOIpjlGSMoZt-w8EO6_C4yVUpmNc9YTTW4qTOlyU6ZUq0hPO3_SqRcvQ0WIUoctta4nhpKBsOFa0zH9Sap8KYcsw/s1600/asteraceae.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw7ewbKnHw9SVWwBL-PopDqfAelzxE9Zfpu-OIas1E4xbOhO2hGI_mOIpjlGSMoZt-w8EO6_C4yVUpmNc9YTTW4qTOlyU6ZUq0hPO3_SqRcvQ0WIUoctta4nhpKBsOFa0zH9Sap8KYcsw/s200/asteraceae.jpg" width="200"></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The <b>Asteraceae</b> or <b>Compositae</b>, also referred to as the <b>aster</b>, <b>daisy</b>, or <b>sunflower family</b>, is the largest family of vascular plants.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Stevens_3-0"></sup> The family has more than 22,750 currently accepted species, spread across 1620 genera, and 12 subfamilies.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Stevens_3-1"></sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Panero_.26_Crozier_4-0"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asteraceae#cite_note-Panero_.26_Crozier-4"></a></sup> The largest genera are <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senecio">Senecio</a></i> (1,500 species), <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernonia">Vernonia</a></i> (1,000 species), <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cousinia">Cousinia</a></i> (600 species) and <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centaurea">Centaurea</a></i> (600 species).</span></div>

The Asteraceae or Compositae , also referred to as the aster , daisy , or sunflower family , is the largest family of vascular plants. The...

Orchidaceae : The Second Largest Family of Flowering Plants

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8-2L3f45vIywGxAtxexO5bUKVLrK6F5cebddjQbZxk2Vd86F6VFxT1DxVTNcwHnSd1B78CAEGVRqm8uTX69p2aqVOqVjYuatn1qb96T99FOhADQAfGxLZsjx5si31q36uiqPO6f3gM0/s1600/orchid-beautiful-photos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8-2L3f45vIywGxAtxexO5bUKVLrK6F5cebddjQbZxk2Vd86F6VFxT1DxVTNcwHnSd1B78CAEGVRqm8uTX69p2aqVOqVjYuatn1qb96T99FOhADQAfGxLZsjx5si31q36uiqPO6f3gM0/s200/orchid-beautiful-photos.jpg" width="199"></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Orchidaceae</b>, commonly referred to as the <b>Orchid family</b> also known as a box, is a morphologically diverse and widespread family of monocots in the order <i>Asparagales</i>. It is currently believed to be the second largest family of flowering plants (only the Asteraceae is larger), with between 21,950 and 26,049 currently accepted species, found in 880 genera. </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br> </div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The number of <b>orchid species</b> equals more than twice the number of bird species, and about four times the number of mammal species. It also </span><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div>

Orchidaceae , commonly referred to as the Orchid family also known as a box, is a morphologically diverse and widespread family of monocots...

Lilium: The Large Showy Flowering Garden Plants

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNflhPexAeX22U6eN7xJ7y6PqFypA-SLts8R4AeFJS8XYJBwbX0q4dJro-ZDIsNDcCb3N0Yk5byPy8a0ZLYnfwTppybeyGjchAYbep-_oOLT0I_1gVJ1laQIjhLJ4rNWEBF3rAdYmwXPA/s1600/Lily.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNflhPexAeX22U6eN7xJ7y6PqFypA-SLts8R4AeFJS8XYJBwbX0q4dJro-ZDIsNDcCb3N0Yk5byPy8a0ZLYnfwTppybeyGjchAYbep-_oOLT0I_1gVJ1laQIjhLJ4rNWEBF3rAdYmwXPA/s320/Lily.jpg" width="240"></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>Lilium</b></i> is a genus of <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbaceous" title="Herbaceous">herbaceous</a> flowering plants growing from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulb" title="Bulb">bulbs</a>. Most species are native to the temperate northern hemisphere. They comprise a genus of about 110 species in the <b>lily</b> family (Liliaceae).</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br> </div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>Lilium</b></i></span> are important as large showy flowering garden plants.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-0"></sup> Additionally, they are important culturally and in literature in much of the world. Some species are sometimes grown or harvested for the edible bulbs. The species in this genus are the <b>true lilies</b>. Many other plants exist with "lily" in the common English name, some of which are quite unrelated to the true lilies.</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br> </div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><b>Lilies</b> are leafy stemmed herbs. They form naked or tunic-less scaly underground</div>

Lilium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs . Most species are native to the temperate northern hemisphere. They c...