Cosmos sulphureus/Cosmos. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Orange cosmos. Sulphur cosmos Native to/Mexico Central and South America Symbolism/Vitality. Joy. New beginnings *Genus of about 25 species *Erect, bushy, hairy-stemmed annual mid green leaves, to 7in(18cm)long Open bowl-shaped, orange or yellowish red flowerheads, 1 1/2-2 1/2in(3.5-6cm)across *The name ‘Cosmos’ originates from the Greek word “Kosmos” meaning ‘Harmony’. *Spanish explores and priests, botanists and subsequent were involed with this flower. There is no single founder of Cosmos sulphureus. Photographed 7/20 8:43am 2025 Posted 7/21(Monday) 12:07pm 2025

Trachelospermum jasminoides/Trachelospermum. Apocynaceae. Gentianales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Star jasmine Native to/Eastern and Southeastern Asia(Japan, Korea. China, Vietnam) Symbolism/Love. Beauty. Purity *Genus of about 20 species *Woody, ever-green, twining climber with oval. glossy, dark green leaves, to 4in(10cm)long In summer, fragrants, pure white flowers, 1in(2.5cm)across *Flower/One key figure is Philipp Franz von Siebold, a physician and naturalist who resided in Japan between 1823 and 1829. *The fragrant scent of jasmine is sometimes used as a metaphor for God’s peace and gift of grace. *The name Jasmine, of Persian origin, is often interpreted as “gift from God”. Photographed 7/13 11:18am 2025 Posted 7/14(Monday) 12:10pm 2025

Gerbera jamesonii/Gerbea. Asteraceae. Asterales Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Barberton daisy. Transvaal daisy Native to/South Africa Symbolism/Happiness. Joy. Friendship. Warmth *Genus of about 40 species *The national symbol of South Africa *Clump-forming, deep-rooting perennial, deeply lobed to pinnatifid leaves, 6-18in(15-45cm)long. *Solitary daisy-like, orange-scarlet flowerheads, 3-5in(8-13cm)across *Robert Jameson, a Scotman who discovered Gerbera Jamesonii near Barberton, South Africa in 1884. The genus name, Gerbera, honors German botanist Traugott Gerber. Photographed 7/10 8:53am 2025 Posted 7/11(Friday) 12:10pm 2025

Tecoma stans/Tecoma. Bignoniaceae. Lamiales Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Yellow trumpetbush. Yellow Bells ‘Sangria’ Native to/the Americans North into New Mexico, Arizona, South Florida, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Symbolism/Rebirth. Luck *Genus of about 12 species *Tecoma stans is known for its clusters of large, trumpet-shaped, yellow flowers. *Growing 3-6 feet tall(90-180cm)tall in the U.S. *The name “Tecoma” is derived from the Natural word “tecomaxochiti”, referring to plants with tubular flowers. *In The esrliest specimen of Tecoma stans may be from around Key West who was the first sighted Europeans in 1513. Photographed 6/19 11/01am 2025 Posted 6/20(Friday) 11:22 2025

Hypericum prolificum/Hypericum. Hyperiaceae. Malpighiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/St.John’s wort’ eastern Native to/Central and eastern North America Symbolism/Protection. Rebirth. Good Luck *Genus of more than 400 species *Tufted perenial with stiff, 2 ridged stems bearing opposite, mid-green leaves, 1 1/4in(3cm)long. Bright yellow flowers, 1/2-1 1/2in (1.5-3cm)across. *The genus ‘Hypericum’ is Greek words meaning ‘over’ and ‘apparition’, supposedly for the plant’s ability to ward off evil spirits. *The Greek physician Hippocrates was one of the first to document therapeutic use of SJW(St. John’s wort). Photographed 6/12 9:10am 2025 Posted 12:09p 6/13(Friday) 2025

Echinacea purpurea/Echinacea. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Coneflower. Purple coneflower Native to/Central and Eastern United States Symbolism/Strength. Health. Healing *Genus of about 9 species *Erect perennial with smooth, rough-hairy basal leaves, 6in(15cm)long. Bears flower-heads to 5in(13cm)across. *Purple cone flower was ferived from the Greek ‘echinos’. Name reflects the spiny nature of its fruit. *The Genus name is Greek of meaning ‘spiny one’ and the species name means “reddish-purple”. Photographed 6/5 9:24am 2025 Posted 6/6(Friday) 11:56am 2025

Tulbaghia violacea/Tulbaghia. Amaryllidaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Society garlic Native to/South Africa(Grassland areas) Symbolism/Passion. Energy. Friendness. Gentleness. Compatibility *Genus of about 24 species *Vigorous,clump-forming prennial with corm-like rhizomes and narrowly liner, graish green leaves, to 12in(30cm)long. Large terminal umbels of fragrant lilac flowers,3/4in(2cm)long, are produced from summer to early autumn. * The genus Tulbaghia was named in hornor of Ryk Tulbagh(1699-1771), a governor of the Dutch Cape Colonly in South Africa. Photographed 6/1 9:17am 2025 Posted 6/2(Monday) 11:57am 2025

Astroemeria aurea/Astroemeria. Astroemeriaceae. Liliales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Peruvian lily. Lily of the Incas Native to/South America Symbolism/Happiness. Energy. Friendship. Good fortune *More than 120 species of Astroemeria produce blooms. There are also numerous hybrids. *Each individual bloom is around 2-3 inches(5-7.6cm)in diameter and stems can be 20-28 inches(50-71cm)long. *The genus was named by hornors Swedish botanist Klaus von Alstroemer(1736-1794). He first introduced the flower to Europe in the 18th Century. Photographed 5/29 9:40am 2025 Posted 5/30(Friday) 11:43am 2025

Pelargonium x domesticum/Pelargonium. Geraniaceae. Geraniales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophya. Commonly called/Martha Washington Geranium Symbolism/Happiness. Friedship. Good health *Pelargonium x domesticum is garden origin. *It is a hybrid plant, often a cross between Pelargonium grandiflorum and Pelargonium cucullatum. Native to/South Africa *Grows to a height of 12-36 inches(30-90cm) and a width of 12-24 inches(30-60cm). They have bright green, ruffled leaves that released a citrus fragrance when crushed. *Pelargonium domesticum was introduced to Europe in the 17th century. Photographed 5/25 9:14am 2025 Posted 5/26(Monday). 12:09pm. 2025

Dietes grandiflora/Dietes. Iridaceae. Liliales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Fariry iris. Butterfly iris. Aftican Iris Native to/Southern Africa Symbolism/Hope. Renewal *Genus of 6 species *Rhizomatous perennial with sword-shaped, dark green leaves, to 28in(70cm)long,from spring to summer. *Dietes is a genus of six rhizomatous plant species which is first described in 1866. *Dietes grandiflora is a plant species not from a person(not a founder). Photographed. 5/22 8:49am 2025 Posted. 5/23(Friday) 11:52am 2025

Gerbera jamesonii/Gerbera. Asteaceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Transvaal daisy. Barberton dsisy Native to/South Eastern Africa Symbolism/Innocence. Purity. Cheerfulness *Genus of about 40 species *Deeply lobed to pinnatifid leaves,6-18in(15-45cm)long *Daisy like,3-5in(8-13cm)across,appear from late spring to late summer. *The gunus “Gervera” was named in hornor of German botanist and medical doctor Taugott Gerber. *The species “jamesonii” was named for Dr. Robert Jameson who found the plant near Barberton South Africa. Photographed 5/4 9:09am 2025 Posted 5/5(Monday) 11:25am 2025

Geranium pratense/Geranium. Geraniacese. Geraniales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Meadow cranesbill Native to/Europe. Asia Symbolism/Protection. Good health. *The plant’s general symbolism extend to overall well-being and shielding against negativity. *Genus of about 300 species *Hairy stems and basal leaves, 8in(20cm)long, with blue or biolet flowers 1 1/2-1 3/4in(3.5-4.5cm)across. *The name “meadow cranesbill” and “crane” refers to a large bird species. Photographed 4/12 9:17am 2025 Posted 4/14(Monday) 12:07pm 2025

Glandularia x hybrida/Glandularia. Verbenaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/ Garden Verbena Native to/Great Britain Symbolism/Creativity. Enduring beauty *Genus of summer-autumn-flowering evergreen perennials. *Stems bear oval, dark green leaves divided into slender leaflets with tubular, lobed, white -eyed, rose pink flowers, 2 1/2in(6cm)across in summer H/5in(12cm),S/16in(40cm). *No single founder Photographed 4/6 9:03am 2025 Posted 4/7(Monday) 11:22am 2025

Ranunculus asiaticus/Ranunculas. Ranunculaceae. Ranunclales. Magnopliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/the Persian buttercup Native to/the Eastern Mediterranean. Symbolism/Charm. Attraction *Genus of about 400 species *Deeply 3-lobec, hairly, pale to dark green, based leaves, to 5 1/2in(14cm)long. *The name came from Latin “Little frog” The leaves are shaped like a frog’s feet. It lives and grows naturally in the wellands that frogs like. Photographed 3/24 11:54am 2025 Posted 3/24(Monday) 1:45pm 2025

Vinca major/Vinca. Apocynaceae. Gentianales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Bigleaf periwinkle. Blue Buttons Native to/Europe. Northwest Africa. Southwest Asia Symbolism/Serenity. New friendship *Genus of 7 species *Evergreen,trailing subshurub. Dark green leaves,to 3 1/2in(9cm)long. Blue-violet flowers, to 2in(5cm)across *Vinca major was introduced to the United States in 1700. *Vinca major is a native from Southern Switzerland. It has bedn introduced on many continents as a medical herb and some. Photographed 3/2 8:39am 2025 Posted 3/3(Monday) 12:15pm 2025

Osteospermum fruticosum/Osteospermum. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Trailing African daisy. Shrubby daisybush Native to/South Africa Symbolism/Peace. Unity. Fun *Genus of about 70 species *Mid green leaves, to 4in(10cm)long, Solitary flowerheads, 2 1/2-3in(6-8cm)across *The genus name Osteospermum comes from the Greek ‘Osteo’ means “bone”, and ‘sperma’ means “seed”, in reference to the hard seeds. Photographed 1/31 9:09am 2025 Posted 2/3(Monday) 11:37am 2024

Pelagonium x domesticum/Pelagonium. Geraniaceae. Geraniales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Regal Geranium. Martha Washington geraniums Native to/South Africa. Australia. Symbolism/Friendship. Domestication *Genus of about 230 species *They typically grow to 3’in tall woody stems. *Genus name comes from the Greek word ‘pelargos’ meaning “a stork”. Photographed 1/19 9:52am 2025 Posted 1/20(Monday) 11:46am 2925

Calendula offieinalis/Calendula. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopshida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Pot marigold. Scotch marigold Native to/Southern Europe. Eastern Mediterranean Symbolism/Joy. Hope. Healing *Genus of 20-30 species *Lance-shaped to spoon-shaped,softly hairly leaves, to 6in(15cm)long Flowerheads, to 4in(10cm)actoss *The bright yellow blooms symbolize new beginnings and fresh starts. *St. Hildegard of Bingen documented the first from Germany in 11th century. Photographed 1/16 9:52am 2025 Posted 1/17(Friday) 11:45am 2025

Plumbago auriculata/Plumbago. Plumbaginaceae. Caryophyllales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common name/Cape plumbago. Sky flower Native to/South Africa. Mozambique Symbolism/Perseverance. Hope. Purity and elegance *Genus of 10-15 species *Oblong of oblong-spoon shaved leaves, 1 1/2-3in(4-8cm)long *Light sky-blue flowers *The name ‘Plumbago’ comes from the Latin word “plumbum” which means lead. *Pllumbago auriculata was named by Lamarck in 1786 in the East Indies. Photographed 1/2 9:39am 2025 Posted 1/3(Friday) 11:52am 2025

Osteospermum ecklonis/Osteospermum. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/African daisy Native to/South Africa,easpecially the Eastern Cape Symbolism/Happiness. New beginnings. Purity *Genus of approximately 70 species *Gray-green leaves, to 4in(10cm)long. Flowerheads, 2-3in(5-8cm)across *Blooms most of the year, flowers close at night *The gunus Osteospermum was named by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. Photographed 12/19 9:06am 2024 Posted 12/20(Friday) 11:58am 2024

Chrysanthemum x morifolium/Chrysanthemum. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Chrysanthemum. Garden mum Native to/Asia. Northeastern Symbolism/Grief. Lamentation. Friendship *Genus of about 20 species *The aromatic alternate, ovate to lance shaped, dark green leaves, 2-7in(5-18cm)long. *Flowerheads, 1-2in(2.5-3cm)actoss. *Crysanthemums are edible and have been used for medical purposes for thousands years. *The Chrysanthemum was first cutivated in China in 15 century BC. Photographed 12/15 9:02am 2024 Posted 12/16(Monday) 11:33am 2024

Viola wittrockiana/Viola. Violaceae. malpighiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Lady’s Delight Pansy Native to/Europe Symbolism/Love. Romantic. Affectionate *Genus of about 500 species. *They have spreading stems and ovate to almost heart-shaped, deep green leaves, to 1 1/2in(4cm). Flowers are 2 1/2-4in(6-10cm) across. *The Viola wittrockiana(pansy) was developed in 1800s, including James, Lord Gambier and his gardener William Thompson. Photographed 11/28 9:06am 2024 Posted 11/29(Friday) 11:14am 2024

Alstroemeria aurea/Alstroemeria. Alstroemeriaceae. Liliales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Peruvian lily. Lily of the lncas Native to/South America Symbolism/Devotion. Friendship. Wealth. Fourtune *Genus of about 50 species *Tuberous perennial bearing 3-to 7 rayed umbels, or dark red flower. *The Swedish botanist Baron Clas Alstromer(1736-1794)first discovered and brought it in Europe. Photographed 11/24 10:06am 2024 Posted 11/25(Monday) 11:56am 2024

Bougainvillea glabra/ Bougainvillea. Nyctaginaceae. Caryophyllales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Paper flower Native to/South America. Caribbean Islands Symbolism/Beauty. Love and romance *Blooming season/Summer to Autummun *Genus of 14 species *Strong-growing, evergreen climber. Semi-glossy, mid-to deep green leaves, to 5in(13cm)long. Slightly wavy, 1 1/2-2 1/2(4-6cm)long. *The specific epithet name ‘glabra’ means “smooth”. *The French botanist Philibert Commerson created this flower in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1760s. Photographed 11/16 8:59am 2024 Posted 11/18(Monday) 11:33am 2024 *Kazyan/ His Japanese description(2024.12.2)of my photo was very nice.