Tecoma capensis/Tecoma. Bignoniaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Cape Honeysuckle Native to/Southern Africa Previously known as/Bignonia capensis Tecomaria capensis Symbolism/Affection. Constancy. Everlasting love *The origin of the genus name, ‘Tecoma’ is a contraction of the Mexican name for one of the species, ‘tecomaxochitl’. *The species name, Capensis, means “of or from the cape”. Photographed 10/7 9:17am 2023 Posted 10/9(Monday) 10:54am 2023

Zephyranthes candida/Zephyranthes Amaryllidaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Autumn Zephyrlily. White windflower. White zephyr lily Native to/South America including Argentina,Uruguay,Paraguay and Brazil Flower meaning/Flower of the west wind(from Greek) Symbolism/Rebirth. New beginnings. Big expectations *The genus name is derived from the Greek words “Zephyrus”, the Greek god of the West Wind, and “anthos”, meaning ‘flower’. *It ia generally used to cure diabetes, breast cancer, chest ailments also viral infections. *It was first described by John Lindley, in 1823 as Amaryllis candia. It was transferred to its genus in 1826 by William Herbert. *The plant is known as “Fairy Lili” because it usually appears out of nowwhere. Photographed 10/4 9:27am 2023 Posted 10/4(Wednesday) 11:24am 2023

Tagetes erecta/Tagetes. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/African Marigold Native to/Mexico. Central America Time of flowering/Summer. Autumn Lauguage of flowers/Health Symbolism/A sign of creativity *They were first introduced into Europe through Northern Africa *One of the most poular edible flower all over the world. *’Yellow’ African Marigold is called “African Inca Marigold” which is compact but produce large, sunshiny yellow double blooms. Photographed 10/1 10:16am 2023 Posted 10/2(Monday) 11:33am 2023

Penstemon newberryi/Penstemon. Plantaginacese. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta. Common name/Mountain pride. Newberry’s penstemon Native to/The monutains of Northern California. Oregon. Nevada in U.S.A Symboliism/Illumination. Clarity Flower essence/Strength. Courage to face adversity, grounded in the solidity of our spiritual core as a source of peace and purpose. *The Latin specific epithet newberryi honors the American geologist and botanist John Strong Newberry(1822~1892). Photographed 9/29 10:15am 2023 Posted 9/29(Friday) 12:45pm 2023

Oenothera lindheimeri/Oenothera. Onagaraceae. Myrtales. Magnopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Lindheimer’s beeblossom Common names/White gaura. Butterflies Native to/South-central United States in Louisiana and Texas Symbolism/Superb *The genus name Gaura is derived from the Greek word gauros which means ‘superb’. *’So White’ is compact gaura cultivar that features four-petaled, white flower(to 2.5cm diameter) on stems rising to only 30~45cm tall. Photographed 9/12 8:36am 2023 Posted 9/13(Wednesday) 10:15am 2023

Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus/Hemerocallis. Asphodelaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Common name/Yellow day-lily. Lemon lily Found/Across China. In Northern Europe Native to/Eastern Asia(China. Korea. Japan. Southern Siberia) Symbolism/Wealth. Success. Power *There are over 80,000 registered cultivars. *It has long been cultivated for its food and medical properties. Photo 8/28(Monday) 10:36am 2023

Tagetes erecta/Tagetes. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/African marigold. American marigold. Mexican marigold Native to/Mexico. Central America Symbolism/Life’s brevity. Creativity *Tagetes is a genus of 50 species of annual or perennial, mostly herbaceous plants. *The genus Tagetes was described by Carl Zlinnaeus in 1753. Photo 8/21 9:03am 2023

Pandorea jasminoides/Pandorea. Bignoniaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common name/Bower of beauty. Bower vine Originated in/Australia Symbolism/Evil spirit *In Greek Mythology Pandorea opended a sealed vessel to release evil spirits. *From the Latin word ‘jasmine’ and the Greek word ‘oides’, meaning “resembling”, refreshing to a resemblance to the genus jasminum. Photo 8/15 9:39 am 2023

Lantana camara/Lantana. Verbenaceae. Lamilales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Common Lantana. Shrub verbena. Red Sage Native to/the American tropics, Caribbean Symbolism/Rigor. Rigidity *It helps to disrupt bad habit and strengthens our willpower. *Lantana camara is a shrub with a multicovered cluster of flowers and fragrant oval-shaped leaves found in the central and south coast ranges of California. Photo 8/14 9:39am 2023

Alstroemeria aurea/Alstroemeria. Alstroemeriaceae. Liliales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Peruvian lily. Princess Lily Native to/South America. Chili. Argentina Naturalised/Australia. New Zealand. United Kingdom Flower meaning/Freindship. Love Symbolism/Grace. Purity. Majesty *Genus name honors Swedish botanist Klaus von Alstroemer(1736-1794). Photo 7/28 9:26am 2023

Pelargonium x hortorum//Pelargonium. Geraniceae. Geraniales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Zonal geranium. Geranium. Pelargoniums Native to/South Africa Symbolism/Happiness. Good health. Friendship. Good luck *Genus name comes from the Greek word ‘pelargos’ meaning “a stock”. The fruit has a beak like a stork. *The first imported from South Africa to Europe in the early 18th Century. Photo 7/24 9:28am 2023

Echinacea paradoxa/Echinacea. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Mellow Yellow. The yellow coneflower. Ozark coneflowr Native range/Arkansan. Texas. Missouri. Oklahoma. U.S.A Height/2.00~3.00 feet Symbolism/Strength. Well-being *Used for/Medical uses in North America & Europe. Immune-stimulant and anti-viral. *Often associated with health and healing. Photo 7/21 9:30am 2023

Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus/Hemerocallis. Asphodelaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Common Name/Yellow daylily Originally in/Asia. Europe. Russia Symbolism/Purity. Innocence. Rebirth *Name comes from the Greek words “hemera” meaning “day”, and “kallos” meaning “beauty”. Photo 6/3 9:34am 2023

Hemerocallis fulva/Hemerocallis. Asphodelaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Common name/Ditch lily Alias/“Fotgert Sadness Grass” Native to/Asia(China. Japan. Korea) Language of flowers/Forgotten Love Symbolism/Purity. Commitment. Rebirth (*They are often chosen as Sympathy Flowers.) *This flower has been cultivated in Europe and naturalized there since at least the 16th century. Photo 5/31 9:21am 2023

Eschscholzia californica/Eschscholzia. Papaveraceae. Ranunculales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/California poppy. Native to/the United States and Mexico Symbolism/Love. Success. Good things when sent to others *The California Poppy represents the gold rush in California’s history, and it’s also the state’s flower. Photo 5/26 9:52am 2023

Papaver nudicaule/Papver. Papaveraceae. Ranunculales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Island Poppy. Arctic poppy Native to/Asian mountain areas north into arctic regions Symbolism/Remembrance. Sacrifice *The Latin specific epithet nudicaule means “with bare stems”. Photo 3/24 9:23am 2023

Pelagonium hortorum/Pelagonium. Geraniaceae.Geraniales English name/Fish geranium Country flower/Hangary Place of origin/South Africa Flower language/Surrounded by happiness Photo 12/2 10:25am 2022

Crassula ovata/Crassula. Crassulaceae. Saxifragales English name/Money tree Flower language/Good luck Photo 11/29 9:33am 2022

Zinnia angustifolia kunth/zinnia. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Place of origin/Tripical America Flower language/Excitement Photo 11/26 9:35am 2022

Chrysanthemum x morifolium/Chrysanthemum. Asteraceae. Asterales Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Flower language/Pure. Purity. Longevity Photo 11/23 9:44am 2022

Lantana camara/Lantana. Verbenaceae. Lamiales Place of origin/Central and South America Flower language/Home harmony Photo 11/21 9:26am 2022

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L’Her. ex Aiton/ Pelargonium. Geraniaceae. Geraniales Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Flower language/Surrounded by happiness. Resolution Photo 11/17 10:17am 2022

Chrysanthemum x grandiflorum Ramat/ Chrysanthemum. Asteraceae. Asterales Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Flower language/Pure. Purity. Longevity Photo 11/12 9:25am 2022

Rudbeckia hirta L./Rudbeckia. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Place of origin/Middle eastern United States. Flower language/Justice. Stare at you. Photo 11/11 9:34am 2022