Flowers

The Adonis flower belongs to the Ranunculus family and a native to Asia and Europe. Also called Adonis Vernalis is known as pheasant’s eye, yellow pheasant’s eye, and false hellebore.  This flower grows across a wide swathe of North Africa…

Osmanthus flower, often called sweet olive or tea olive, is a blooming plant with roughly 30 varieties. This flower is a member of the olive genus Oleaceae. Most of the species in this family are native to eastern Asia, some…

Black-eyed Susan has the scientific name Rudbeckia Hirta and is native to North America. This variety of flowers is also found in Western China and many provinces of Canada.  As wildflowers, they grow in thick beds and often exude a…

The jasmine flower has its roots in the Persian word “Yasmin,” which implies “God’s gift.” Its bloom is a blessing from Heaven. This flower tends to blossom after the sunsets. With its connotations of sensuality and love, jasmine is also…

Azalea, a gorgeous and vibrant flower, is from Rhododendrons subfamily and a component of the Ericaceae family.  The etymological meaning of the word azalea has a Greek origin, with the word “azaleos” meaning dry. The term has been used because…

The morning glory flower is grown as a decorative addition to a garden. There isn’t a specific species of morning glory, but over a thousand different species use this name as an umbrella term. Any flower member of the Convolvulaceae…

Hyacinth is a member of the genus Hyacinthus and the family Asparagaceae (previously known as Hyacinthaceae). It is a relatively small genus of bulbous and herbaceous plants.  Hyacinths originated in the Mediterranean area and the tropical regions of Africa. These…

A traditional plant gaining popularity, heliotrope is usually initially discovered by smell instead of sight. These flowers possess an aroma that is sweet and reminiscent of sweet vanilla scents or baby powder, grapes, and cherry pie which attract pollinators.  Heliotrope…

The amaranth makes for a striking presence in any garden and is a familiar sight in parks around the world. The flower, with its bright red or purple color and unique tassel-like shape, is a preferred choice of florists to…