Gerbera jamesonii/Gerbera. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Gervera Daisy. Barberton Daisy. Transvaal Daisy Native to/the Transvaal region of South Africa Symbolism/Joy. Cheerfulness. Innocence. Beauty. Purity *Genus of about 40 species of hairy perennials *Inversely lance-shaped, deeply lobed to pinnatifid leaves, 6-18in(15-45cm)long *Orange-scarlet flowerheads, 3-5in(8-13cm)across *Robert Jameson, German naturalist(1710-1743) found Gerbera jamedonii and named. *It was discovered the plant near Barberton, South Africa in 1884. *In France, it is familiar with flower language ‘sublime beauty & love’. Photographed 12/13 10:08am 2025 Posted 12/15(Monday) 12:00pm 2025

Hydrangea macrophylla/Hydrangea. Hydrangeaceae. Cornales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Bigleaf hydrangea Native to/Japan Symbolism/Gratitude. Heartfelt emottion. Apology *A strong association, linked to a Japanese legend of an emperor showing regret. *Genus of 80 or more soecies *Rounded, deciduous shrub with broadly ovate. coarsely toothed, glossy, dark green leaves, to 8in(20cm)long. *Bears flattened corymbs, 6-8in(15-20cm). *Hydrangea macrophylla, the name came from Greek for “water vessel” and “large leaf”. Photographed 12/10 10:56am 2025 Posted 12/12(Fridsy) 12:30pm 2025

Bergenia purpurascens/Bergenia. Saxifragaceae. Saxifragales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Cmmonly called/Purple bergenia Native to/the Himalayas. Asia Symbolism/Resilience. Enduring beauty. Renewal *The plants’s toughness and ability to bloom in the cold signify enduring hardship. *Genus of 6-8 species of clump-forming, evergreen perennials. *Clump-forming perennial with elliptic or ovate-clliptic, deep green leaves, 3-10in(7-25cm)long. *Flower is 18in(45cm). *There isn’t a single founder for this flower. *Bergenias in general were introduced to Western gardens in the mid -18th century, gaining popularity in the 19th century. *This flower is known for medicinal uses. It is ‘rhyzomes’ which was used in traditional Chinese medicine(as Yan bai Cai) Photographed 12/6 9:54am 2025 Posted. 12/8(Monday) 12:17pm 2025

Gerbera jamesonii/Gerbera. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Gerbera daisy. Barberton dsisy. *Named after the town of Barberton in South Africa. Native to/South Africa:Transvaal and Cape Province Symbolism/Cheerfulness. Purity. Loyality *Yellow Gerbera jamesonii/Represents. Cheerful. Celebration *Genus of about 40 species *Clump-forming, deep rooting perenial with inversely lance shaped, deeply lobed to pinnatifid leaves, 6-18in(15-45cm)long *This gerbera daisy yellow fetures large, 4-inch(10.16cm) bloom with bold yellow color and a dark brown center. *Gerbera jamesonii was discovered by Robert Jameson in South Africa in 1884. Photographed 12/2 10:18am 2025 Posted 12/5(Friday) 11:55am 2025

Chrysanthemum x morifolium/Chrysanthemum. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Garden mum. Autumn mum Native to/East Asia. Notheastern Europe Symbolism(white Chrysanthemum)/Grief. Sorrow. Mourning(Japan. Korea. China. France) Loyalty. Honesty. Purity(United States and other cultures) *While linked to mourning in some culture, their meaning of purity also makes them a popular flower in Western wedding arrangements. *Genus of about 20 species *’morifolium’ meaning “Have leaves like mulberry”. ‘Chrysanthemum’ came from Greek, meaning “Golden flower”. *Chrysanthemum morifolium was introduced to Japan around the 8th century. It was eventually becoming the imperial crest and national flower in 1910. Photographed 11/25 10:14am 2025 Posted 11/28(Friday) 12:30pm 2025.

Hemerocallis fulva/Hemerocallis. Asphodelaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Orange daylily. Tawny daylily *’tawny’ > reddish-yellow color of the flowers Native to/a wide of region of Asia Symbolism/the fleeting nature. Beauty. Resilience. Survival *Genus of about 13-15 species *Semi-evergreen. spreading with wide, dark bluish green leaves, 12-36in(30-90cm)long. Bear trumpet-shaped, orange-brown flowers,2 1/2-4in(6-10cm)across. Blooming in mid and late autumn. *It was introduced to North America in the early 19th century and has naturalized there. *Hemerocallis comes from the Greek words ‘hemera’ meaning “day” and ‘kallos’ meaning “beauty” Each flower blooms for only one day. Photographed 11/11 9:32am 2025 Posted 11/24(Monday) 12:10pm 2025

Zephyranthes candida/Zephyranthes. Amarylliadaceae. Asparagales. Loliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Autumn zephyrlily. Rain lily. Native to/South America(Rio de la Plate region):Argentina. southern Brazil, Paraguai and Uruguai *Genus of about 70 species *Features narrow, grass-like leaves to 16in(40cm)long, and pure white, star-shaped flowers 1 1/4in(3cm)long with yellow stamens from summer to autumn *The name Zephyranthes candida originates from Greek, combining ‘zephyros’ meaning “the west wind god” and ‘anthos’ meaning “flower” > “flower of the west wind” The specific epithet ‘candida’ is Latin meaning “pure white” or “shining white”. *The plant was first described by botanist John Lidley in 1823 as Amaryllis candida. Current genus, Zephyranthes was moved by William Herbert in 1826. Photographed 11/11 9:21am 2025 Posted 11/14(Friday).11:23am 2025

Tagetes erecta/Tagetes. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopshida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/African marigold, Mexican marigold Native to/Mexico. Central America Symbolism/Connection to the divine. Guiding spirits. Passion. *Genus of about 50 species *Tagetes erecta, with angular, hairless stems and pinnate, sparsley glandular leaves, 2-4in(5-10cm)long Large, densely double, terminal flowerheads, 2in(5cm)across *There is no single founfmder of Tagetes erecta. *The genus name, ‘Tagetes’ was given by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. *Spanish explores encountered the ‘marigold’ in the 16th century. Photographed 11/9 7:43am 2025 Posted 11/10(Monday) 13:14pm 2025

Plumbago auriculata/Plumbago. Plumbaginaceae. Caryophyllales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Capeplumbago. Cape leadwort. Blue plumbago Native to/South Africa. East Africa(Mozambique) Symbolism/Hope. Serenity. Tranquility. Sinsere Love and Faithfulness. Good fortune *In some African traditions, it is believed to bring good fortune and prosperity. *Genus of 10-15 species *Oblong-spoon-shaped leaves, 1 1/2-3in(4-8cm)long Bears long-tubed, light sky-blue flowers 1 1/2in(4cm)long, from summer to late autumn *The genus name ‘Plumbago’ comes from the Latin word for “lead” (plumbum). The plant was historically believed to be a remedy for lead poisoning and giving it a connection to healing. *Jean-Baptist Lamarck named it “Plumbago auriculata”in 1786. *This flower was introduced to many regions worldwide, especially East Indies. Photographed 11/6 8:41am 2025 Posted 11/7(Friday) 11:44am 2025

Begonia cucullata/Begonia. Bagoniaceae. Cucurbitales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Wax begonia. Club begonia Native to/South America Symbolism/Happiness. Gratitude. Individuality *Genus of about 1,300 species *Low-growing, compact, evergreen perennials, with slender, succulent stems and green leaves, about 2-3in(5-8cm)long. The flowrers Begonia cuculata are typically 6-10mm in size. *Carl Ludwig Willdenow who was the German botanist, described about this flower first in 1805. *The spefic epithet ‘cuculata’ is derived from the Latin word for “hooded”, likely referring to the shape of the plant’s leaves. *Original hanitat/Willdenow noted the soecies as neing native to South America. It can be found in countries such as Brazil, Algentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. Photographed 10/25 8:50am 2025 Posted 10/27(Monday) 12:10pm 2025

Gerbera jamesonii/Gerbera. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/African daisy. Transvaal daisy. Barberton daisy. White gerbera daisy flower *Native to/South Africa Symbolism/Happiness. Purity. Innocence. Loyal love *Genus of about 40 species *Clump-forming, deep tooting lance shaped leaves, 6-18in(15-45cm)long. Flowerheads, 3-5in(8-13cm)across *White cultivars were developeted from original species. *The symbolic meaning of purity associated with white variety has roots in the broader Victorian language of flowers. *The gerbera arrived at the moon on Apollo 16(April 16. 1972) Surprisingly, this tree that returned to Earth has sprouted again! *The genus was named after German botanist Traugott Gerber, and the species was named for Robert Jameson. Photographed 10/22 9:04am 2025 Posted 10/24(Friday) 11:46am 2025

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis/Hibiscus. Malvaceae. Malvales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonlly called/China rose. Hawaiian hibiscus Native to/East Asia Symbolism/Beauty. Love. Passion *Japan: Symbolize the fragility of life and beauty that fades quickly. *Genus of more 200 species *Large shrub or small tree with hairless or slightly hairly shoots and ovate broadly lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves to 6in(15cm)long with 5-petaled, bright crimson flowers, 4in(10cm)across. *Carl Linnaeus first desccibed Hibiscus rosa-sinensis in 1753. Photographed 10/11 9:06am 2025 Posted 10/13(Monday) 2:22pm 2025

Salvia nemorosa/Salvia. Lamiaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Woodland Sage. Balkan Clary Nativd to/Central Europe. Western Asia Symbolism/Protection *In spiritual traditions and historical contexts, sage is used to ward off negative energy and offer protection. *Genus of about 900 species *Erect, many-branched perennial with ovate, lance-shaped to oblong, notched, winkled, with green leaves, to 4in(10cm)long. *From summer to Autumn, bears violet to pink flowers, to 1 1/2in(1.5cm)long *The plant was named and described by Carl Linoeus in 1762. Photographed 10/4 8:53am 2025 Posted 10/6(Monday) 11:58am 2025

Zinnia elegance/Zinnia. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliposida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Common zinnia. Elegant zinnia Native to/Mexico Symbolism/Enduring friendship. perseverance. *Orange zinnia:Conveys joy. warmth and positivity *Genus of 20 species *Upright, bushy annual bearing lightly hairy, ovate to lance-shaped leaves,to 3in(8cm)long Daisy like, broad-petaled flowerheads, to 1 3/4in(4.5cm)across *Zinnia elegans was first collected in 1789 at Tixtla, Guerrero by Sesse and Mocino. It was formally described as Zinnia violacea by Cavanilles in 1791. Zinnia elegans was described by Jacquin in 1792. *The genus was named by Carl von Linne after the German botanist Johann Gottfried Zin, who described the spcies known as Zinnia peruviana. Photographed 9/27 8:52am 2025 Posted 9/29(Monday) 11:54am 2025

Hydrangea paniculata/Hydrangea, Hydrangeaceae. Cornales, Magnoliopsida, Tracheophyta Commonly called/Panicle hydrangea *This name refers to its large, cone-shaped flower clusters,which are scientifically known as ‘panicles’. Symbolysm/Gratitude. Understanding *Genus of 80 or more species *Vigorous, spreading to upright, with ovate, pointed, toothed, mid-to dark green leaves, 3-6in(7-15cm)long Creamy white fertile flowers with pink, are borne in the late summer and early autumn. *Phillipp Franz von Siebold who was a physician and botanist described in 1829. Siebold collected and described the native flore of Japan. *The name ‘Hydrengea’ meaning “water”, ‘Paniculata’ meaning “vessel”. Photographed 9/18 8:58am 2025 Posted 9/19(Friday) 11:50am 2025

Catharanthus roseus/Catharanthus. Apocynaceae. Gentianales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Madagascar Periwinkle. Vinca rosea. Bright eyes Native to/Madagascar Symbolism/Hope and Healing. Everlasting love. Beauty. Peace *Genus of 8 species *Glossy, mid-to dark green leaves, to 2in(5cm)long Flowers, to 1 1/2in(4cm)across, are produced singly from upper leaf axils. *It was named from Vinca rosea by George Don in 1837. *The plant was historically used by Malagasy fishermen and mariners who chewed the leaves of the plant between their teeth to soothe the sensation of hunger and to overcome fatigue. *The plant is the source of vital -cancer drugs in 1958. Photographed 9/13 8:48am 2025 Posted 9/15(Monday) 11:58am 2025

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis/Hibiscus. Malvaceae. Malvales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Chinese hibiscus. Tropical hibiscus *These names reflect its origin in Tropical Asia and its extensive cultivation in warm climates, particularly Hawaii. Native to/Southeast asia *Genus of more than 200 species *Dark green leaves, to 6in(15cm)long, with toothed margins, Solitary, 5-petaled, bright crimson flowers. 4in(10cm)across, with yellow-anthered red stamens. *The name was based on specimens with “RED”. *The genus name is derived from the Greek word ‘hibiscos’ which referred to the mallow plant. Photographed 9/7 9:00am 2025 Posted 9/8(Monday) 11:51am 2025

Dahlia pinnata/Dahlia. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Garden dahlia. Hypnotica dahlia Native to/Mexico. Central America Symbolism/Grace. Creativity. Commitment. Elegance *Genus of about 30 species *Leaves are pinnate, 8-20in(20-50cm)long. Flowers are 4-6in(10-15cm)in diameter. *Dahlia pinnata was named by Spanish botanist Antonio Jode’ Cavanilles in 1791. *The genus name “Dahlia” comes ftom the Swedish botanist Andreas Dahl(1751~1798). The specific epithet “pinnata” comes from the Latin word ‘pinnatus’, meaning ‘feathered’ or ‘pinnate’. *The describes the leaves, which are divided into a series of leaflets arranged along the stem. Photographed 9/4 8:48am 2025 Posted 9/5(Friday) 12:25pm 2025

Gerbera jamesonii/Gerbera. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopshida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Gerbera Daisy. Transvaal Daisy Native to/South Africa *the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa Symbolism/Happiness. Beauty. Purity *Genus of about 40 species *Large shaped,deeply lobed to pinnatifid leaves,6-18in(15-45cm)long. Flowerheads, 3-5in(8-13cm)across, which has yellow centers. *In ancient Egypt, gerberas were significant for their devotion to the sun and their association with nature. *White gerbea daisies have come to represent innocence and purity. *White gerbera daisies were named in honor of the German botanist and physician Traugott Gerber. These flowers were discovered in Africa in the mid-20th century. Photographed 8/30 8:41am 2025 Posted 9/1(Monday) 12:17pm 2025

Hibiscus moscheutos/Hibiscus. Malvaceae. Malvales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Swamp Rose Mallow Native to/Southeastern United States Symbolism/Delicate beauty. Love. Grace *Genus of more than 200 species *Produces broadly ovate lance- shaped, unlobed or shallowly 3-5-lobed,toothed, mid-green leaves, 3-9in(8-23cm)long. Widely funnel-shaped flowers, to 8in(20cm)across. *The leaves and roots of this flower were used in traditional medicine for sore throats. *The genus name, ‘Hibiscus’ is an old Greek and Latin name for “mallow”. The specific epithet ‘moscheutos’ is Latin for “mush-scented”. *Its discovery and formal botanical naming are attributed to the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus in 1753. Photographed 8/21 8/44am 2025 Posted 8/22(Friday) 12:00pm 2025

Canna x generalis/Canna. Cannaceae. Zingiberales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Indian shot. Canna lily Native to/South America(from Venezuera to Chile) Symbolism/Beauty. Power. Hope. Faith *Genus of about 50 species *Cannas are grown for their large alternate, paddle-shaped leaves, 12-24in(30-60cm)long. The flower having 3 petals, 3 sepals and showy stamens. *The genus name ‘Canna’ is from Greek word “kanna” means reed(cane)-like. *There isn’t a single founder of Canna x generalis. *In the early 20th century, namely Canna x generalis was categorized as the numerous cannas grown at that time. Photographed 8/14 9:05am 2025 Posted 8/15(Friday) 12:33pm 2025

Campsis radicans/Campsis. Bignoiaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheopyta Commonly called/Trumpet vine. Trumpet creeper Native to/the central and eastern United States Symbolism/A fresh start. Resilience. Determination *Genus of 2 species *Vigorous climber with ovate, pinnate, dark green leaves, 1-4in(2.5-10cm)long Orange to red flowers, 30ft(10cm), from Summer to Autumn. *The genus name comes from the Greek word ‘kampe’ meaning “bent” in reference to the bent stames of flowers. *John Bartram,an early American botanist, had his journey by sending seeds and plants to England, around the early 17th century(with John Parkinson). Photographed 8/5 8:43am 2025 Posted 8/8(Friday) 11:38am 2025

Mandevilla sanderi/Mandevilla. Apocynaceae. Gentianales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Brazilian jasmine. Dipladenia sanderi Native to/South America(the state of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil) Symbolism/Strength. Resilience. Adaptability *The plants ability to thrive and produce vibrant blooms *Genus of about 120 species *The plant/6-8 feet(180~240cm)tall and 2 feet(60cm)wide *The flower/2-3inches(5-7.5cm)in diameter *A British diplomat and gardener, Henry Mandeville, introduced Chilean Jasmine to cutivation. Photographed 8/3 9:02am. 2025 posted 8/4(Monday) 11:28am 2025

Scabiosa columbaria/Scabiosa. Caprifoliaceae. Dipsacales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Pincushion flower. Small scabious Native to/Europe. Africa. Western Asia Symbolism/Love. Purity *Pure love: The softer-colored blooms are as symbols of genuine affection and warmth. *Genus of anout 80 species *Pinnatifid basal leaves, 2-6in(5-15cm) *Flowerheads to 1 1/2in(4cm)across *This plant was histolically value for its medicinal properties. *Carl Linnaeus was the first formaly descrived in 1753. *The word ‘Scabiosa’ derives from the latin word “scabere” meaning “to scratch”. Photographed 7/27 8:57am 2025 Posted 7/28(Monday) 12:18pm 2025