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...

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. ...

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 ...

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...

Rose: The Most Popular Flower In The World

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbGODszFL3fFj6Uln6GkKvZbuQexagt44QiM0VMh7dXWPkB4ubrBK0k6vwPG5zIzTfjulzJ8tHWHpv92UbZyegZjyH2Li1csmEsC3BtQ5Y5vWzE8gW_sDIBf48ayEsnvoN6pVX5cJr2s/s1600/red-rose-blossom.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/AVvXsEgHbGODszFL3fFj6Uln6GkKvZbuQexagt44QiM0VMh7dXWPkB4ubrBK0k6vwPG5zIzTfjulzJ8tHWHpv92UbZyegZjyH2Li1csmEsC3BtQ5Y5vWzE8gW_sDIBf48ayEsnvoN6pVX5cJr2s/s200/red-rose-blossom.jpg" width="200"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">A <b>rose</b> is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perennial_plant" title="Perennial plant">perennial</a> plant of the genus <i><b>Rosa</b></i>, within the family <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosaceae">Rosaceae</a>. There are over 100 species. They form a group of erect shrubs, and climbing or trailing plants, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Flowers are large and showy, in a number of colours from white through yellows and reds. Most species are native to Asia, with smaller numbers native to Europe, North America, and northwest Africa. Species, cultivars and hybrids are all widely grown for their beauty and fragrance. <b>Rose plants</b> range in size from compact, miniature <b>roses</b>, to climbers that can reach 7 meters in height. Species from different parts of the world easily hybridize, which has given rise to the many types of <b>garden roses</b>.</span></div>

A rose is a perennial plant of the genus Rosa , within the family Rosaceae . There are over 100 species. They form a group of erect shrub...