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

Gladiolus communis/Gladiolus. Iridaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Common corn-flag. Byzantine gladiolus Also known as/Eastern gladiolus. Whistling-jack Native to/Meditererranean area Symbolism/Moral integrity. Strength of character *It’s Latin name, Gladiolus communis, from the way its sharply-pointed leaves resemble the old Roman sword known as gladius. *The plants are also called ‘sword-lilies’. Photographed 9/8 9:58am 2023 Posted 9/9(Friday) 9:31am 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

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

Campsis grandiflora/Campsis. Bignoniaceae. Lamiales.Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly known/Chinese trumpet vine Native/East Asia Symbolism/A fresh start *The scientific name Campsis derives from the Greek word ‘kampe’ which means ‘bent’: bend under the weight of the protection of the flowers. Photo 6/21 9:45am 2023

Nerium oleander/Nerium. Apocynaceae. Gentianales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly known as/Oleander. Nerium Native to/North Africa. The eastern Mediterranean regions Symbolism/Desire. Romance. Language of flowers/Signifies the complicated nature of love and relationships. *Oleander is evergreen tree or shrub has white, pink, or purple flowers. Photo 5/27 9:30am 2023

Delosperma cooperi (Hook. f.) Bolus/ Delosperma. Aizoaceae. Caryophyllales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common names/ “Pink Carpet” Native to/South Africa Symbolism/A serenade. Good fortune *Name from the remarkable cells that line the aerial surface of the plant, that reflect the light and sparkle like ice crystals in the sun. Photo 5/19 10:28am 2023

Tulipa gesneriana/Turipa. Liliaceae. Liliales. Liliopsida. Tracheopyta Common name/Didier’s tulip. Originated/Western or Central Asia Naturalised/Central and Southern Europe. North America Symbolism/Perfect. Deep love *This tulip was first described in the 1500s. Photo 3/16 11:30am 2023

Calendula offinalis L./Calendula. Asteraseae. Asterales Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Alias/Pot marygold Common name/Marigold Originating/Southern Europe and Eastern Mediterranean area Symbolism/Joy. Remembrance. Grief *Pot-marigold, also known as calendula is native to Eurasia, and long used in both horticulture and traditional medicine Photo 2/13 10:23am 2023

Camellia sasanqua Thunb./Camellia. Theaceae. Ericales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Native/Japan. China Symbolism/Love. Affection *The camellia flower is love, affection, and care according to the ancient Egyptian language of flowers Photo 2/10 7:19am 2023

Calendula officinalis L./Calendula. Asteraseae. Asterales Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Alias/Pot marigold. Marigolds Place of origin/Mediterranean coastal region Flower language/Joy. Remembrance *One of the most beautiful and most recognizable flowers in the gardening world Photo 2/7 9:53am 2023

Antirrhinum majus/Antirrhinum. Plataginaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta In French/“gueule-de-loup”(Wolf mouth) Place of origin/Mediterranean Sea Alias/Dragon flower. Snap-dragon Flower language/Prosperity. Meddling Photo 11/30 9:17am 2022

Dianthus chinensis L./Dianthus. Caryophyllaceae. Caryophyllales. Mangnoliopsida. Trachephyta Place of origin/Japan. East Asia Flower language/Pure love. talent. Bold Photo 11/3 9:07am 2022

Viola x wittrockiana Gams ex kappert/Viola. Violacea. Malpighiales Place of origin/Europe National flower/Iceland. Poland Flower language/Meditation. Happiness. Kiss Photo 9/26 8:55am 2022

Gazania linearis (Thunb.) Druce/Asteraceae Place of origin/South Africa Flower language/Innocence. I am proud of you Photo 9/15 10:34am. 2022

Dietes grandiflora N.E.Br./Iridaceae English name/Fairy(Yousei:in Japanese) Place of origin/South Africa Flower language/Humility. Modesty Photo 9/11 8:46am 2022

Pelagonium peltatum (L.) L’Her/Geraniaceae Flower language/Coincident’s encounter brings happiness Photo 9/8 8:40am 2022

Impatiens hawkeri/Balsaminaceae Flower language/Radiance. Honesty. Let’s talk a lot Photo 9/7 9:35am 2022

Gazania rigens/Asteraceae Place of origin/South Africa Flower language/Innocence. I am proud of you Photo 9/3 1:35pm 2022

Petunia atkinsiana/Solanaceae Place of origin/South America Flower language/Silence. Clear. I feel warm and security Photo 9/2 10:26am 2022

Eschscholzia californica/Papaveraceae English name/California poppy Place of origin/Western part of North America Flower language/Love. Wealth. Hope. Success. Do not refuse me Photo 8/29 8:46am 2022

Tecoma capensis/(Thunb.)Lindl./Bignoniaceae Place of origin/South Africa Flower language/Fulfill for hope Photo 7/13 8:49am 2022

Tecoma stans/Bignoniaceae English name/Yellow Bells Place of origin/Southern U.S.A~Central and South America Flower language/Cheerful. To be softened with you Photo 6/30 8:24am 2022

Coreopsis grandiflora Hogg ex Sweet/Asteraceae Place of origin/North America Flower language/Cheerful. Gorgeous Photo 6/26 8:51am 2022