Maddie Forbes

Succulent and cacti flowers are commonly grown for their gorgeous and distinctive leaves. Blossoms on a succulent flower are a unique treat. Succulents and cacti have the potential to flower at a certain stage, but the correct place and circumstances…

A myrtle flower is small, but it is colorful and beautiful. Its name comes from the Greek word ‘Myrtos,’ meaning ‘A sprig of the myrtle tree.’ Myrtles grow on trees.  There is a lot of myth, symbolism, and history shrouding…

Linnaea borealis (Twinflower) is a small plant found in circumboreal habitats throughout the northern hemisphere. Linnaea Flower grows in open forests, heaths, and open dry slopes in the mountains from Siberia to Sweden and across North America. The specific epithet…

In 1768, a French botanist and naturalist called Philibert Commerson discovered the bougainvillea in Rio de Janeiro. He named it after Louis Antoine, Comte de Bougainville, his shipmate, and friend. He was also the French Navy admiral.  Though bougainvillea flowers…

Angelica flower, also called garden angelica or wild celery, is a biennial. As an annual plant, this flower is used for both decorative and nutritional purposes.  Angelica is a member of the Apiaceae plants of the genus. Plants produce decorative,…

Image Source The White Camellia flower is remarkable in that it blossoms mostly in winter and spring seasons when other blooming bushes are at their height. They’ve been cultivated for generations to expand their habitat, allowing them to produce in…

The various species of forsythia flower are native to Eastern Asia and Southeastern Europe and thrive in dryer regions.  Forsythia is a flowering plant genus belonging to the olive family Oleaceae. Considered a weed in some areas, the forsythia plant…

Stargazer lilies are a part of the oriental lily group. These lilies are exceptionally popular. The flowers are known for their bell-shaped look and extravagant smell. These showy flowers look phenomenally beautiful when they are in bloom. These lilies are…

The hawthorn flower belongs to the family Rosaceae and the genus Crataegus. Hawthorn species are shrubs or small trees, typically 5–15 meters tall.  Etymologically, the name of the genus comes from two Greek words—Kratos, meaning ‘strength,’ and akis, meaning ‘sharp.’…

The wax flower is beautiful, delicate, and fragrant, with five waxy petals on each stem. The small leaves of the wax flower contain scented oil glands that create a beautiful aroma when crushed. The flowers of this plant also have…