Hothouse flower does not refer to a specific flower species. It is a larger category under which many species of flowers can be placed. The word ‘hothouse’ is a synonym for the greenhouse. Heated greenhouses are sometimes referred to as…
Desert rose (Adenium obesum) is a common name for a species of perennial flowering plant in the botanical Family Apocynaceae. Desert rose is a very popular and highly prized ornamental shrub. The most prominent features of the plant are the…
The periwinkle flower is a small evergreen plant that grows in the wild. They can tolerate harsh environmental conditions, and spotting them amongst larger plants is often difficult. This flower is native to Northwest Africa, Europe, and the Middle East….
Phlox flowers are colorful, old-fashioned, and popular garden flowers. The phlox genus belongs to the family Polemoniaceae. All but one of the 67 phlox species are native to North America. Only one variety, Phlox sibirica, is found in Siberia. The…
Rhododendron is an elegant, vivacious, evergreen flower grown in many parts of the world. It is used both as an ornamental flower and also for gifting purposes. Rhododendron is a very large genus of about 1000 species of small trees…
The Stephanotis flower is a lovely, jasmine-like bloom, partial to tropical climates. Its scientific name is Stephanotis floribunda, indicating its nature as an abundant flowering plant (floribunda). This flower’s meaning is also sourced from two ancient Greek terms, Stephanos, meaning…
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…
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is a flower species in the family Caryophyllaceae. The genus contains nearly 300 species. The plant is a bushy and short-lived perennial with dense clusters of small flowers. Some varieties have fragrant flowers. The flower clusters…
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….