Pleroma semidecandrum/Pletoma. Melastomataceae. Myrtales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Princess flower. Lasiandra Native to/Southeast Brazil. Parts of Central South America Symbolism/Beauty. Love. Happiness *Genus of about 350 species *Small tree that grows to height of 10-15feet(3-4.6m) and have 15 feet(4.5m). Flower has 3-5 inches (7.5-13cm)in diameter. *The genus name Pleroma comes from the Ancient Greek word ‘pleroma’ meaning “fullness”. Scottish botanist David Don used “fullness” in 1822 to describe how the seeds completely fill the plant capsule. *Pleroma semidecandrum was first described in 1871, based on from Southeast Brazil region. Photoglaphed 11/18 9:08am 2025 Posted 11/21(Friday) 12:21pm 2025

Polygala myrtifolia/Polygala. Polygalaceae. Polygalales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Myrtle-leaf milkwort. Sweet pea bush Native to/South Africa Symbolism/Success. Overcoming challenges *Genus of about 500 species *Mid-to deep green leaves, 1-2in(2.5-5cm)long. Short, leafly, terminal racemes of purple-vinded,greenish white flowers, to 3/4in(2cm)long, with created keel petals, are borne from spring to autumn. *The genus mame, Polygala. comes from the Greek words ‘poly’ means “many” and ‘gala’ means “milk”. *Polygala myrtifolia became naturalized in Australia starting in 1887. *The discovery and naming of Polygala myrtifolia is not at tributed to a single discover. Photographed 10/19 9:19am 2025 Posted 10/20(Monday) 12:12pm 2025

Callistephus chinensis/Callistephus. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoniopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Chinese Aster. Annual Aster *This name refers to the fact that it is an annual plant, meaning it completes its life cycle within one growing season. Native/China. Korea Symbolism/A love of variety. Loyalty. Wisdom *Genus of one species of erect *Mid green leaves, to 3in(8cm)long. Chrysanthemum-like flowerheads, 3-5in(7-13cm)across, mainly in shades of purple and violet-blue. *The genus name Callistephus comes from Greek words meaning “beautiful crown”. *There is no single “founder” of this flower. *It was introduced to Europe in 1728 and cultivated in America in 1737. Photographed 9/23 9:05am 2025 Posted 9/26(Friday) 11:23am 2025

Buddleja davidii/Buddleja. Scrophulariacese. Magnoliopsida Tracheophyta Commonly known/Butterfly bush. Native to/Central China Symbolism/New beginnings. Hope. Transformation *After World War II, the butterfly bush was known for thriving in the particular areas, a sign of offering hope for the future. *Genus of 100 species *Lance-shaped, pointed, mid-green leaves, to 10in(25cm)long *bears dense panicles, 12in(30cm)~of fragrant, lilac to purple flowers. *The genus name ‘Buddleja’ hornors the English botanist Reverend Adam Buddle. *The specific epithet ‘davidii’, honors the French missionary and naturalist Father Armand David, who discovered this species of butterfly bush in central China in the late 1860s. Photogrsphed 9/11 9:09am 2025 Posted 9/12(Friday) 11:59am 2025

Heliotropium arborescens/Heliotropium. Heliotropiaceae. Boraginales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Heliotrope.Cherry Pie Flower Native to/Peru. Bolivia. Colombia Symbolism/Eternal love. Devotion. Admiration *Genus of about 250 species *Mid-dark green leaves, to 3in (8cm)long. Deep violet-blue flowers are 3-4 in(8-10cm)across. *The primary origin of ‘heliotrope’s’ symbolism is tied to the Greek myth of “Clytie”, the water nymph who fellin love with the Sun God. *Heliotropium arborescens was discovered by French boanist Joseph de Jussieu in the 18th century. *The plant was cultivated in the Royal Garden in Paris in 1740 and spread throughout Europe atound 1757. Photographed 8/28 8:49am 2025 Posted 8/29(Friday) 11:36am 2025

Callistephus chinensis/Callistephus. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/ China aster. Native to/China. Korea Symbolism/Love. Wisdom. Elegance. Good fortune *Genus of one species *It has mid-green leaves, to 3in(8cm)long. They bear branching stems of single of fully double, chrysanthemum-like flower heads, 3-5in(7-13cm)across. Mainly in shades of purple-and violet-blue *The notanical name Callistephus chinensis combines Greek and Latin roots. *Callistephus” comes from the Greek words, ‘kalli’ means “beautiful” and ‘stephos’ means “crown”. Photographed 8/18 8:34am 2025 Posted 8/18(Monday) 12:12pm 2025

Duranta erecta/ Duranta. Verbenaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Skyflower. Golden dewdrop Native to/Tropical America Native from/Mexico. South America Symbolism/Good fortune. Prosperity *Genus of about 30 species *Erect to spreading, bushy shrub or small tree with ovate to obovate, rich green leaves, to 3in(7cm)long. *Yellow fruirs will be able to seen with purple flowers. *The plant is named by Italian botanist Castore Dutante after the 15th century. *The epithet ‘erecta’ is Latin for “upright”. Photographed 7/15 8:58am 2025 Posted 7/18(Friday) 12:20pm 2025

Grewia occidentalis/Grewia. Malvaceae. Malvales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Crossberry. Lavender Starflower Native to/Southern Africa *It’s found from the Cape Provinces of South Africa. Symbolism/Enduring beauty. Resilience. *It’s associated with artistic perfection and nature’s harmony. *Genus of approximately 150 species. *The leaves are ovate-diamond-shaped to lance-shaped, 3/4-3in(2-8cm)long. Bears small stalked,axilliary cymes of flowets,1 1/4in(3cm)across with pink sepals and mauve to purple. *The genus name honors English botanist Nehemiah Grew(1641-1712). *”Occidental” means ‘from the west’. Photographed 7/3 10:16am 2025 Posted 7/4(Friday) 12:10pm 2025

Agapanthus praecox/Agapanthus. Amarylidaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/African lily. Lily of the Nile Native to/South Africa Symbolism/Beauty. Affection *Genus of about 10 species *Clump-forming, evergreen perennial with broad, strap-shaped,dark green leaves, 12-28in(30-70cm)long. Bears large,rounded umbels,6-12in(15-30cm)across, of trumped-shaped,rich mid-blue flowers, 1 1/2-2 1/2in(4-6cm)long. *’Agapanthus’ merges the Greek words for ‘love’(agape) and ‘flower’(anthos), referencing its captivating bluish-purple blossoms. *The genus Agapanthus was established by Charles Louis L’Heritier de Brutelle in 1788. Photographed 6/15 8:40am 2025 Posted 6/16(Monday) 12:27pm 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

Paulownia tomentosa/Pawlownia. Paulowniaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Princess tree. Empress tree. Foxglove-tree Native to/China Symbolism/Lonliness. Connote the past. Good luck *Genus of 6 species *They profuce thick shoots and usually large, hairy,opposite,ovate or 3-to 5 lobed,mid-or yellow-green leaves. Bright light green leaves, to 12in(30cm)long, hairy above, densely hairy beneath. *Fragrant, pinkish lilac flowers,2in(5cm)long, with purple and yellow marks indide. *The genus name ‘Paulownia’, honors Anna Paulownia, a Russian princess(1795-1865)who was Queen Consort of the Netherlands(1840-1849). The species name, ‘tomentosa’ is a Latin term meaning “woolly” or “covered in hairs” It refers to the dense, hairy txture of the leaves. Photogrsphed 5/1 8:49am 2025 Posted 5/2(Friday) 11:28am 2025

Magnolia liliiflora/Magnolia. Magnoliaceae. Magnoliales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Lily Magnolia. Purple Magnolia. Tulip Magnolia Native to/Southwest China Symbolism/Purity. A love for nature. Health and Good luck *Genus of about 125 species *Dark green leaves, to 8in(20cm)long *Goblet-shaped,purplish pink flowers,to 3in(8cm)across,are borne in midspring. *The founder of the Magnolia liliflora hybrid,(Magnolia x soulangeana),is Etienne Soulange-Bodin,who crossed this flower with Magnolia denudata in 1836. Photographed 4/2 9:33am 2025 Posted 4/3(Friday) 12:03pm 2025

Anemone coronaria/Anemone. Ranunculaceae. Ranunculales.Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Poppy anemone. Spanish marigold Native to/Mediterranean region Symbolism/Fragility of life. Anticipation *Genus of about 120 species. *Erect perennial with knobby tubers producing 3-palmate,mid-green based and stem leaves,2-5in(5-13cm)long. *Anemone came from Greek ‘Anemos’,which mesns ‘wind’. *In Greek mythology, the anemone came from the tears and blood of Aphrodite and her lover Adonis. Aphrodite:Greek of love. Beauty. Photogrsphed 2/16 9:00am 2025 Posted 2/17 11:39am 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

Salvia farinacea/Salvia. Lamiaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Mealycup sage Native to/Nuevo Leon,Mexico and parts of the United States Symbolism/doesn’t have any symbolic meaning *Genus of about 900 species *Mid green leaves, to 3in(8cm)long *Deep Lavender-blue flowers, to 1/4in(2cm)long, in tall *The name Salvia, is derived from Latin term ‘salvelo’ which means “to save of heal”. *The epithet, farinacea, is from Latin word ‘farina’ which means “flour or meal”. Photographed 1/12 8:45am 2025 Posted 1/13(Monddy) 11:57am 2025

Tibouchina urvilleana/Tibouchina. Melastomataceae. Myrtales. Magnoliopshida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Princess flower. Glory bush. Purple glory tree Native to/Brazil Symbolism/Beauty. Resilience *Genus of about 350 species *Recent phylogenetic studies have renamed this plant “Pleroma urbilleanum”. *In Brazil, the Tibouchina tree is a significant part of traditioned ceremonise, celebrations, representing. *Jules Dumont d’Urville(1790~1842) honored by the specific epithet urvilleana in the plant Tibouchina urbilleana. Photographed 12/5 8:49am 2024 Posted 12/6(Friday) 12:04pm 2024

令和６年１１月１２日（火） スーパートレニアカタリーナさんが可愛く咲いています💜なかなか強いくて💪✨大好きな子です😄💮 昨日､ハヤトウリを頂いたので､キンピラにしました🍴シャキシャキ食感がたまらない１品です🩷 今日は､自分のお部屋の断捨離掃除&模様替えをします😃 皆様､良い１日を☘️

Tulbaghia violacea/Tulbaghia. Amaryllidaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Society garlic. Pink agapanthus Native to/Southern Africa Symbolism/Passion. Good fortune. Transformation *Genus of about 24 species *Growing to 24in(60cm)tall. *This plant was named after Ryk Tulbagh, Dutch governor who died in 1771. *The word ‘violacea’ is Latin for “violet”. Photographed 11/10 9:20am 2024 Posted 11/11(Monday) 11:15am 2024

令和６年１１月１０日（日） わが家のパープルカラーのかわい子ちゃん💜縁取りグリーンのペチュニア真輝くん🧒この子は何となく男子🤭(笑)そろそろ冬越し対策してあげたいのだけれど､まだ綺麗に咲いてくれてるので少し待ちます💜💜💜 今日は､ダーリンを叩き起こして2024年最後の雑草との戦いに行って参ります💪✨命がけの高台や斜面はダーリン担当なので🤣(笑) 後､憎っくきチャドクガにやられてしまった5m以上の椿の大木にサヨナラします🌳😢 おむすび🍙🍙持って〜張り切って行ってきます💨 皆様､良い１日を☘️

令和６年１１月９日（土） 寒い〰️🤧💨冬ですね💦そう言いながら半袖のアホです🤣(笑) ラベンダーちゃんが可愛く咲いてます🩷パープルカラーも大好き💜💜💜💜💜 今日は､ワンコ達のお洋服の衣替えします👚🩳👕👗👖 皆様､良い１日を☘️

Ipomoea purpurea/Ipomoea. Convolvulaceae. Solanales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Morning glory. Purple morning glory Native to/Mexico. Central America Blooming time/Early summer to Early fall(June to Octover) Symbolism/Mortality. Royalty. Mystery *Genus of about 500 species of annuals and perennials *Leaves are broadly ovate, entire or 3-lobed, midgreen, 1 1/2-4 in(4-10cm)long. Trumpet-shaped flowers, to 2 1/2in(6cm) across. *The Latin genus name, ‘Ipomoea’ means “ like a worm that eats wood”. Photographed 10/6 8:54am 2024 Posted 10/7(Monday) 11:45am 2024

Platycodon grandiflorus/Platycodon. Campanulaceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Balloon flower Native to/East Asia(China. Korea. Japan). Russian Far East Symbolism/Endless love. Honesty Flower blooming time/From eary summer into late summer. *Bluish green leaves, to 2in(5cm)long, borne in whorls on the lower stem. Clusters of large, bollom-like buds open to shallow, bell-shaped, 5 petaled, purple-blue flowers, to 2in(5cm) across. Photographed 9/19 9:07am 2024 Posted 9/20(Friday) 12:07pm 2024

Digitalis purpurea/Digitalis. Plantaginaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Foxglove Native to/Europe. the Mediterranean region. Canary Islands Symbolism/Grace. Elegance *Genus of 22 species *Leaves,4-10in(10-25cm)long *flowes,2.1/2in(6cm)long *The name Digitalis came from the Latin word “finger”. *The ‘foxglove’ name comes from the Old English words “foxes glove/glofa” or “fox’s glove”. Photographed 9/5 9:01am 2024 Posted 9/6(Friday) 12:15pm 2024