Buddleja davidii/Buddleja. Scrophulariaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Butterfly-bush. Summer lilac Native to/China. Japan Symbolism/New beginnings. Rebirth *Genus of about 100 species of ever-green *Viriable, mid-green to gray-green leaves, to 10in(25cm)long *It was first discovered by an European, Pere Armand David in the mountains of Chinese-Tibetan borders in 1869. Photographed 7/9 8:33am 2024 Posted 7/10(Wednesday) 11:27am 2024

Tulbaghia violacea/Tulbaghia. Amaryllidaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Society garlic. Pink agapanthus Native to/Southern Africa Symbolism/Good fortune. Health. Protection *Genus of about 24 species *Vigorous, clump-forming perennial with corm-like rhizomes and narrowly linear,grayish green leaves, to 12in(30cm) long. Large terminal umbels of fragrant lilac flowers, 3/4in(2cm) long. *The leaves are used to treat cancer of the oesophagus. *Tulbaghia is named after Pyk Tulbagh(~1771), governor of the Cape of Good Hope. Violacea means ‘violet-coloured’. Photographed 6/30 8:53am 2024 Posted 7/1(Monday) 0:24am 2024

Duranta erecta/Duranta. Verbenaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Golden dewdrop. Skyflower. Angel whisper Native to/South America. Caribbean Symbolism/Prosperity. Good luck. Endurance *Genus of about 30 species of evergreen trees and shrubs. *The plant’s specific epithet ‘erecta’ is Latin meaning “upright”. *The genus name Duranta honors Castore Durante, an Italian botanist from the 15th century. Photographed 6/18 9:39am 2024 Posted 6/19(Wednesday) 12:06pm 2024

Grewia occidentalis/Greiwa. Malvaceae. Malvales. Magnoliopshida. Tracheophyta. Commony called/The crossberry Native to/Southern Africa Symbolism/Truth. Peace *Genus of approximatetely 150 species of deciduous and evergreen trres, shrubs. *The leaves are ovate-diamond-shaped to lance shaped, 3/4-3in(2-8cm) long. *The genus name “Grewia” was named after Nehemiah Grew, an English doctor(1641~1721). Photographed 6/9 4:28pm 2024 Posted 6/10(Monday) 12:20pm 2024

Plumbago. auriculata/Plumbago. Plumbaginaceae. Caryoplyllates. Magnoliopsida. Tracheohyta Commonly called/Blue plumbago. Cape plumbago. Cape leadwort Native to/South Africa Symbolism/Self compassion. Forgiveness *Genus of 10-15 species of annuals perennials, and ever green shrubs. *The shrub’s name comes from Latin words ‘plumbum auricula’ meaning “lead ear”. *It was discovered by the Dutch East India Company. *Oblong to oblong-spoon-shaped leaves,1 1/2-3in(4-8cm) long, are mid-bright matte green. photographed 6/4 8:45am 2024 Posted 6/5(Wednesday) 11:11am 2024

Agapanthus praecox/Agapanthus. Amaryllidaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/African lily. Blue lily Native to/South Africa Symbolism/Symbolic of love. Love flower *Genus of about 10 species of vigorous perennials *High 3ft(1m), Size 2ft(60cm) *Perennial with large, dense umbles of sky-blue flowers *Praecox is a Latin term meaning “very early”, “early flowering”. *L’Heritier established in 1788. Photographed 5/26 8:49am 2024 Posted 5/27(Monday) 12:14pm 2024

Cistanthe grandifloral/Cistanthe. Montiaceae. Caryophllales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/‘Jazz Time’. Rock Purslane Originally from/Central Chile Symbolism/Strength. Selflessness. Love *It is the only species commonly found in cultivation in California, where it is a popular accent plant in ‘Rock Gardens’ and among other succulents. *Calandrinia spectabilis is the old name before the botany gods ressigned it to ‘Cistanthe’. Photographed 5/7 9:25am 2024 Posted 5/8(Wednesday) 11:06am 2024

Paulownia tomentosa/Paulownia. Paulowniaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida Tracheophyta Native to/China Symbolism/Good luck. Riddles *Genus of 6 pieces *Flowers, 2in(5cm)long *The Royal Paulownia “Tree of Life” had a traditional significance in Japan. *The most garden-worthy species is P. tomentosa,(from the Latin meaning ‘covered in hairs’) which was described first as Bignonia tomentosa by Peter Thunberg(1743-1828) in 1784. Photographed 4/28 8:59am 2024 Posted 4/29(Monday) 12:00pm 2024

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Wisteria sinensis/Wisteria. Fabaceae. Fabales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Chinese wisteria Native to/China Symbolism/Good luck. Devotion. Longevity *The genus Wisteria was established by Thomas Nattall in 1818. *Named by American physician and anatomist Casper Winstar(1761~1818). Photographed 4/18 9:22am 2024 Posted 4/19(Friday) 11:48am 2024

Geranium pratense/Getanium. Getaniaceae. Geraniales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Meadow geranium Common Name/Hardy Geranium. Cranesbill Symbolism/Joy. Friendship. Fortune. Good health *Clump-forming herbaceous perennial with hairy stems and 7-to 9-lobed,basal leaves, 8in(20cm) long, the lobes often deeply divided and toothed. Photographed 4/13 8:45am 2024 Posted 4/15(Monday) 11:32am 2024

Lobelia erinus/Lobelia. Campanulaceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Edging Lobelia. Blue Lobelia. Lilac Fountain. “Blue Moon” Native to/Southern Africa Symbolism/Malevolence. ill will *It has upright 4-to 6-inch plants, bronze-green leaves, dark blue flowers. *”Sapphire” has purple flowers with a white eye. *The genus Lobelia was first formally descrived in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus. *Named ny Flemish botanist Matthias de Lobel(1538-1616). Photographed 3/4 9:00am 2024 Posted 3/5(Friday) 12:48pm 2024

Vinca majar/Vinca. Apocynaceae. Gentianales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Bigleaf periwinkle. Blue periwinkle Native to/Europe. Northwest Africa. Southwest Asia *Two of the species, Vinca major and Vinca minor, are extensively cultivated as a flowering evergreen ornamental plant. *Areas affected include parts of Australia, New Zealand, canada, and the United States, especially coastal California. Photographed 3/26 9:04am 2024 Posted 3/27(Wednesday) 11:10am 2024

Phlox subulatal/Phlox. Polemoniaceae. Ericales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Creeping phlox Moss phlox Native to/Eastern and central U.S.A Symbolism/‘Our souls are united’. ‘We think alike’. Symbolized/Love. Pleasant Dreams *Discovered by UK nurseyman Robert Potterton in the late 1980 *Genus of 67 species of perennial and annual plants *The name Phlox is derived from Greek word ‘phlox’ meaning flame in the reference to the intense flower colors of some varieties. Photographed 3/24 9:01am 2024 Posted 3/25(Monday) 11:16am 2024

Iris xiphium/Iris. Iridaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly known as/the Spanish iris Native to/Spain. Portugal. France. Italy. Algeria. Tunisia Symbolism/Hope. Wisdom. Trust. Royalty *Genus of about 300 species *Color blue or violet/ H. 32in(80cm). S.6in(15cm) *The iris earned its name from the ancient Greek Goddess Iris, a messanger to the gods who was thought to use the rainbow as a bridge between heaven and eath. Photographed 3/14 10:52am. 2024 Posted 3/15(Friday) 12:05pm 2024

Osteospermum ecklonis/Osteospermum. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Cape marguerite. African daisy. Cape daisy Native to/South Africa. Symbolism/Purity. Innocence *Genus of 70 species *High & Size 18in(45cm) *The genus Osteospermum was named by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. *The scientific name is derived from the Greek osteon(bone) and Latin spermum(seed). Photographed 3/8 9:25am 2024 Posted 3/8(Friday) 12:15pm 2024

Sutera cordata/Sutera. Scrophulariaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Bacopa cordata. Pikmin flower Native to/mostly from woodland margins in South Africa Symbolism/Heart-shaped *Genus of 130 species of annuals *H 4-8in(10-20cm). S 8-12in(20-30cm) *Named after Swiss botanist J.R. Suter(1766-1827) Photographed 2/24 9:02am 2024 Posted 2/26(Monday) 10:51am 2024

Iris germanica/Iris. Iridaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/German flag. Native to/Southern Europe. Mediterranean area Origin/uncertain Symbolism/Elegance. Wisdom. Faith. Courage *Genus of about 300 species of upright *It was first published and described as ‘Iris germanica’ by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. Photographed 2/11 9:35am 2024 Posted 2/12(Monday) 11:11am 2024

Primula vulgaris/Primula. Primulaceae. Ericales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Primrose. Native to/from southern Europe to western Asia Symbolism/New beginnings. Hope. Transformation *The word ‘Primrose’ literally translates “the first rose” in Latin (prima rosa). *These were discovered in North America and brought to Europe in the 17th century. Photographed 1/16 9:43am 2024 Posted 1/17(Wednesday) 1:45pm 2024

Tibouchina urvilleana/ Tibouchina. Melastomataceae. Myrtales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Princess flower. Purple Glory Tree. Native to/Southern Brazil. Mexico. South America Found in/rainforest in Mexico, the West Indies *Genus of about 350 species. *Saucer-to cup-shaped, mostly 5-petaled flowers are produced singly, in threes, or in long panicles. Photographed 12/25 9:33am 2023 Posted 12/29(Friday) 12:10pm. 2023

Campanula poscharskyana Degen/Campanula. Campanulaceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Serbian bellflower Originated from/Southern Europe Native to/Eastetn Europe snd Mediterranean region Symbolism/Feelings of gratitude. Humility. Everlasting love *First published in Magyat Bot. Lapok in 1908. *The native range of this species is Croatia to Montenegto. Photographed 10/29 10:17am 2023 Posted 10/30(Monday) 12:21pm 2023

Buddleja davidii/Buddleja. Scrophulaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Butterfly-bush Native to/Sichuan and Hubei provinces in central China and also Japan Symbolism/Strength. Beauty of Chickasaw woman. Hope. New beginings *The species name ‘davidii’ hornors the French missionary and explorer in China, Father Armand David, who was the first European to report the shrub in 1877. Photographed 10/19 9:31am 2023 Posted 10/20(Friday) 9:29am 2023

Salvia farinacea/Salvia. Lamiaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/the mealycup sage. Victoria Blue Native to/Southwestern region of the U.S.A and Mexico Symbolism/Good health. A long life *The first description of S. farinacea made in 1833 by George Bentham in Labiatarum Genera et Species. *Native to Texas and introduced into gardens in 1847. Photographed 10/11 9:33am 2023 Posted 10/11(Wednesday) 12:14pm 2023

Tradescantia sillamontana/Tradescantia. Commelinaceae. Commeliales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/White Velvet Native to/the mountains of Northern Mexico Growing season/Srpring through Autumun Flower meaning/Dream of beautiful *May be exciting times in the future, but there may be a sturuggle in convincing the family on a certain path. *Signifies recovery of losses through your own efforts. *Tradescant the Younger introduced Tradescantia virginiana to England in 1629 from the American colonies. Photographed 9/26 10:01am 2023 Posted 9/27(Wednesday) 11:33am 2023