There are over 600 distinct species of the Ranunculaceae family that includes buttercup flowers. The word ranunculus is derived from two Latin words, rana and unculus. These words literally mean ‘small frogs’. This could be the reason buttercup flowers are found near rivers or maybe they resemble frogs. The buttercup flower has been featured in myths and tales of …
The desert rose, also known as Adenium Obesum, is a flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. Desert rose is a succulent tree with thick leaves and swollen bases.Desert roses are a well-known and highly valued ornamental plants. Native to Sub-Saharan Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, desert roses can survive in harsh arid climates. Desert roses, …
Impatiens flowers are native to East Africa and are members of the Basaminaceae family. They are popularly known as ‘touch me not’. George Bowles discovered impatiens in 1632, and Carl Linneasa, a Swedish naturalist, named it impatiens noli-tangere. Impatiens flowers come in many varieties, but the most common and widely cultivated is impatiens walleriana. This …
Hollyhocks are indigenous to China and southern Europe. These lovely old-fashioned flowers are members of the Malvaceae family’s genus Alcea. Alcea rosea is another name for them. Hollyhocks are biennial plants that can grow to be 3 to 8 feet tall depending on the variety. Hollyhocks, like all plants and flowers, have a long history …
Like other trees, the orange tree has a rich history that gives it meaning and symbolism. The orange tree is a Rutaceae family member that is native to South East Asia and the Malay Archipelago. It is a citrus plant introduced to the United States by Ponce de Leon in the early 1500s. This post …
It is believed that the snapdragon flower originated in Europe and North America. Some believe it may have originated in Africa. Snapdragons are members of the Plantaginaceae family’s Antirrhinum genus and come in a variety of cultivars. Snapdragons come in a variety of colors. They can withstand a wide range of growing conditions, making them …
When it comes to flowers, there are few as popular as petunias. These brightly colored blooms come in various shapes and sizes, and their symbolism varies depending on the culture. Petunia flowers are members of the Solanaceae family. Petunia flowers were discovered in the 16th century by Spanish explorers. These South American flowers have a …
Dahlias belong to the Asteraceae family, which contains sunflowers and asters as well as other flowering plants. A wide variety of dahlia flowers can be found in different shapes and colors. Dahlia flowers are native to South America and Mexico, where they were first discovered by conquistadors in 1615. They were rediscovered in 1787. After …
Azalea flowers are part of the Ericaceous family of flowering plants. Apparently, a Chinese Emperor discovered them in East Asia. Later, Buddhist monks cultivated and popularized them. Several Azalea species originate from the United States, where most cultivars are grown. Azaleas are a prominent feature of Asian and American festivals. Azaleas come in a variety …
There are over one thousand varieties of the morning glory flower. It grows in virtually every country except Antarctica and has been used in gardens for years as a decorative plant. here are several colors of morning glory, and despite their common name, the morning glory usually blooms at night. In the morning, these flowers …
