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Perseverance is a notable character trait, and it may often be linked to a person’s capacity to withstand harsh conditions no matter what. Flowers that represent perseverance are popular for this reason. As humans, flowers play a vital role in…

Catalina flowers are commercial hybrids of the wishbone flower (genus: Torenia, family: Linderniaceae). Catalina is a bushy, compact, and profusely blooming plant with showy blossoms. This annual plant typically has white, pink, or blue flowers. Many varieties contain prominent yellow…

The scientific name of the lotus flower is Nelumbo nucifera. The precursor of the word “Lotus” is the Greek word “lotos” of Semitic origin. It was first used in the 15th century when several plants and trees followed this name….

Baby’s breath, or, less commonly, babe’s breath, is a well-known ornamental flowering plant of the Gypsophila genus. Gypsophila is derived from two Greek words, ‘gypsos’ meaning ‘gypsum’ and ‘philios’ meaning ‘loving.’ This refers to the baby’s breath and love of…

The stock flower, also known as stock gilliflower, belongs to the genus Matthiola of the family Cruciferae. The genus consists of 55 semi-shrub, annual or perennial plants. While Matthiola incana is regarded as the ‘true stock flower,’ several other plants…

Pansies are a group of hybrid flowers rooted in the Viola genus, part of the Violaceae family. Most pansy varieties are descended from Viola tricolor var. hortensis, sometimes known as heartsease or wild pansy. Viola x wittrockiana is the scientific…

The magnolia flower has been around for many years. The recent discovery of some magnolia fossils proves that these flowers have been blooming on the Earth for as long as 100 to 200 million years! These flowers are loved by…

The hollyhock flower (Alcea rosea) is a genus of approximately 60 species in the family Malvaceae. Hollyhocks are hardy biennials (take two years to bloom) and short-lived perennials. The blow-shaped flowers are from 7 to 15 cm wide, depending on…

Goldenrod flower (common name) is scientifically known as Solidago. Solidago comes from Latin, where solido means ‘heal’ and ago means ‘to make.’ The tall goldenrod is a member of the sunflower family, Asteraceae. It is a yellow-golden color flower with…