Flowers

The carnal flower, more popularly known as tuberose, is a bulbous flowering plant native to Mexico. Known previously by the scientific name Polianthes tuberosa, it was later reclassified as Agave amica by Carl Linnaeus in 1753.  Belonging to the family…

Sage, also known as ‘Salvia,’ belongs to the genus of plants in the family Lamiaceae. The flower’s botanical name, Salvia, originates from the Latin word ‘Salvere’ – health, healing, and feeling well.  Found around the world, from America and Asia…

Erica is also commonly known as Heath and is a genus of 800 flowering plants belonging to the Ericaceae family. Most of the species are native to South Africa. Ericas are evergreen, and they require very low maintenance. Ericas need…

Lycoris’ (spider lily) scientific name is Lycoris radiata, and it belongs to a group of 13-20 flowering plants of the Amaryllidaceae family. Indigenous to Asia, lycoris plants can be found in China, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. It…

The bleeding heart flower (scientific name: Lamprocapnos) is native to Europe and South and Central America. This flower has a name in the United Kingdom and has had a few other words throughout its history. This flower’s name comes from…

Cleome, often known as spider flowers, spider plants, spider weeds, or bee plants, is a species of flowering plant in the Cleomaceae group. Spider legs and grandfather’s whiskers are two more common names for it. Spider flowers grow mostly in…

Ranunculus flowers are among the most beautiful blooms in wedding bouquets and floral arrangements. Ranunculus refers to the entire range of the Ranunculaceae botanical family. Ranunculus flower etymological meaning stands for “little frogs.” This flower’s name combines two Latin words,…

The peace lily flower resembles Anthuriums nearly identically—both are made up of green velvet-like leaflets, and a lovely enveloping spathe encircles the spadix.  The peace lily is among the most famous wildflowers for its various interpretations and meanings. The title…

If you’re a Buddhist, you’re probably familiar with the symbol of the unalome lotus flower. If you practice yoga, you’re probably already familiar with it because someone in the class has the unalome flower tattooed on them. A hundred variations…

The Aloe genus includes more than 580 fleshy-leaved plants known as succulents. The most popular member of this genus is aloe vera, known scientifically as Aloe Barbadensis Miller. Aloes are part of the Asphodelaceae family and the Asparagales order. Aloes…