“rah-NUN-kew-lus”? That’s right. That’s my name. Hey, I can’t help it if my name doesn’t do my beautiful flowers justice. They are deeply hued with numerous petals that make my flowers look almost fake. I belong to the buttercup family … Continued
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Hello, my name is Paeonia.
Hello, there. My name is Paeonia, but people call me peony for short. Let me tell you about myself. I love being the center of attention! My large flowers take up a lot of space in wedding bouquets and centerpieces. … Continued
Hello, my name is Gerbera
Nice to meet you, too. My name is Gerbera daisy but Gerbera jamesonii is my full name. You’ve probably met other flowers from my family… sunflowers, daisies, or asters. I am originally from South Africa, but you can find my … Continued
Hello, my name is Moluccella
Nice to meet you. They call me Moluccella laevis. I know, my name doesn’t exactly roll off your tongue. It’s pronounced ‘mol-yoo-SELL-uh LAY-viss’. Most people call me Bells of Ireland, although strangely enough, I’m not from Ireland. Must be my … Continued
Hello, my name is Xerophyllum
This month, I would like to introduce you to a plant that is deceiving. Well, at least its common name is. Xerophyllum tenax, commonly called bear grass, is actually not a grass at all; in fact, it’s part of the … Continued