Bergenia purpurascens/Bergenia. Saxifragaceae. Saxifragales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Cmmonly called/Purple bergenia Native to/the Himalayas. Asia Symbolism/Resilience. Enduring beauty. Renewal *The plants’s toughness and ability to bloom in the cold signify enduring hardship. *Genus of 6-8 species of clump-forming, evergreen perennials. *Clump-forming perennial with elliptic or ovate-clliptic, deep green leaves, 3-10in(7-25cm)long. *Flower is 18in(45cm). *There isn’t a single founder for this flower. *Bergenias in general were introduced to Western gardens in the mid -18th century, gaining popularity in the 19th century. *This flower is known for medicinal uses. It is ‘rhyzomes’ which was used in traditional Chinese medicine(as Yan bai Cai) Photographed 12/6 9:54am 2025 Posted. 12/8(Monday) 12:17pm 2025

Alcea rosea/Alcea. Malvaceae. Malvales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Hollyhock Native to/Asia. Europe Symbolism/Ambition. The circle of life. Protection *Genus oc about 60 species *Vigorous, upright rounded,roughly hairy light green leaves, to 1 1/2in(4cm)long. Long termiral racemes of single pink flowets, 2-4in(5-10cm)across *This flower was cultivated in ancient China over 2,000 years ago. It was introduced to Europe . English herbalist William Turner named this flower “holyoke”which comes from old English in 15th century. *Hollyhock is a plant. The flower is used to make a medical tea. Some people apply to the skin for treating ulcers and painful swelling. Photographed 11/16 8:00am 2025 Posted 11/17(Monday) 11:52am 2025

Dahlia pinnata/Dahlia. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Garden dahlia Native to/Mexico. Central America Symbolism/Dignity. Inner strength. Creativity. Positive change *Pink dahlia/Grace. Kindness. Beauty *Genus of about 30 species and some 20,000 cultivars. *Leaves are pinnate and divided into oval leaflets, 8-20in(20-50cm)long. *Those flowers from midsummer to autummun. Flower size/~2in(5cm)in diameter *Dahlias were first cultivatec by Aztecs in Mexico and Central America. *Both the common name of Dahlia and the genus Dahlia honor Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. Many historians believe that Royal Gardens director Antonio Jose Cavanillez named it in 1789. Photographed 11/2 9:48am 2025 Posted 11/3(Monday) 11:03am 2025

Begonia cucullata/Begonia. Bagoniaceae. Cucurbitales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Wax begonia. Club begonia Native to/South America Symbolism/Happiness. Gratitude. Individuality *Genus of about 1,300 species *Low-growing, compact, evergreen perennials, with slender, succulent stems and green leaves, about 2-3in(5-8cm)long. The flowrers Begonia cuculata are typically 6-10mm in size. *Carl Ludwig Willdenow who was the German botanist, described about this flower first in 1805. *The spefic epithet ‘cuculata’ is derived from the Latin word for “hooded”, likely referring to the shape of the plant’s leaves. *Original hanitat/Willdenow noted the soecies as neing native to South America. It can be found in countries such as Brazil, Algentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. Photographed 10/25 8:50am 2025 Posted 10/27(Monday) 12:10pm 2025

Salvia nemorosa/Salvia. Lamiaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Woodland Sage. Balkan Clary Nativd to/Central Europe. Western Asia Symbolism/Protection *In spiritual traditions and historical contexts, sage is used to ward off negative energy and offer protection. *Genus of about 900 species *Erect, many-branched perennial with ovate, lance-shaped to oblong, notched, winkled, with green leaves, to 4in(10cm)long. *From summer to Autumn, bears violet to pink flowers, to 1 1/2in(1.5cm)long *The plant was named and described by Carl Linoeus in 1762. Photographed 10/4 8:53am 2025 Posted 10/6(Monday) 11:58am 2025

Dahlia pinnata/Dahlia. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Garden dahlia. Hypnotica dahlia Native to/Mexico. Central America Symbolism/Grace. Creativity. Commitment. Elegance *Genus of about 30 species *Leaves are pinnate, 8-20in(20-50cm)long. Flowers are 4-6in(10-15cm)in diameter. *Dahlia pinnata was named by Spanish botanist Antonio Jode’ Cavanilles in 1791. *The genus name “Dahlia” comes ftom the Swedish botanist Andreas Dahl(1751~1798). The specific epithet “pinnata” comes from the Latin word ‘pinnatus’, meaning ‘feathered’ or ‘pinnate’. *The describes the leaves, which are divided into a series of leaflets arranged along the stem. Photographed 9/4 8:48am 2025 Posted 9/5(Friday) 12:25pm 2025

Amaryllis belladona/Amaryllis. Amaryllidaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophya commonly called/Belladonna Lily. Nakid Ladies. August Lily Native to/the Cape Province of South Africa *While native to south Africa, it has naturalized in many other regions, including parts of Australia, California, and the UK. Symbolism/Love. Strength. Beauty *Genus of one species of deciduous. summer-flowering *Its history is interwined and its cultural significance,including its disociation with Greek mythology and Victorian era symbolism. *The genus name Amaryllis comes from the the Greek word “amarysso” meaning ‘to sparkle or shine’ Photographed 8/10 8:37am 2025 posted 8/11(Monday) 11:22am 2025

Xerochrysum bracteatum/ Xerochrysum. Asteracese. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Strawflower. Golden everlasting Common name/Silvery Rose Native to/Australia Symbolism/Endurance. Remembrance *This flower, when it’s dried, it can last forever. It is associated with beauty and love. *Genus of about 500 species *This genus name comes from two Greek words: ‘xeros’ meaning “dry”, and ‘chryson’ meaning “gold”. *The genus name Xerochrysum used to be Helichrysum till 2001. Photographed 7/24 9:08am 2025 Posted 7/25(Friday) 12:39pm 2025

Chilopsis linearis/Chilopsis. Bignoniaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Desert willow Native to/the southwestern United States, northern Mexico Symbolism/adaptability. resilience. the ability to flourish in harsh environments. *Genus of one species of evergreen shrub. *It has alternate, linear, mid-green leaves and produces racemes of white to pink flowers. *Branched shrub or tree linear, entire curved leaves, to 8in(20cm)long. Trumpet shaped, white-pink flowres, to 2in(5cm)long *The Spanish botanist Antonio Jose Cavanilles first described the species Chilopsis linearis in 1796. Photographed 6/29 10:12am 2025 Posted 6/30(Monday) 12:10pm 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

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

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

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Camellia japonica/Camellia. Theaceae. Ericales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Japanese camellia Native to/Japan. China. Korea. Taiwan Symbolism/Love. Loyalty. Strength *Genus of over 250 species *Camellia japonica/ “Helem’s Ballerina” *Broadleaf evergreen shrub,10-15ft(3-4.5m)high. ovate to elliptic, 2.5-10cm long. *The genus name honor Gerge Joseph Camel, a German Jesuit missionary who studied Oriental plsntas. Photographed 1/30 8:32am 2025 Posted 1/31(Friday) 11:25am 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

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.

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

Gazania. rigens/Gazania. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Treasure flower. African daisy. Native to/South Africa. Naturalization/Mediterranean. California. Australia. New Zealand. the United kingdom. France. Portugal Symbolism/Good luck. Wealth Blooming time/late spring into fall *Why its common name is ‘treasure flower’, because Bi-colored and bold, treasure flower can be found in color of white, orange, yellow, cream, red or pink. *The genus name Gazania comes from the Latin word ‘gaza’, which means “treasure”. Photographed 10/27 10:3am 2024 Posted 10/28(Monday) 12:16pm 2024

Gerbera jamesonii/Gerbera. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopshida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Gerbera daisy. Barberton daisy Native to/South Africa Blooming time/late spring through autumn Symbolism/Friendship. Happiness *Genus of about 40 species. *Solitary, daisy-like , 3-5in(8-13cm) across. *The founder of the Gerbera jamisonii is Dr. Robert Jameson. After dicvovering the plant in 1884,near Barberton, south Africa. Photographed 10/10 8:48am 2024 Posted 10/11(Friday) 11:02am 2024

Pelargonium peltatum/Pelargonium. Geraniaceae. Geraniales Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Ivy geranium Native to/South Africa Symbolism/Love. Peace. Joy. Health Flower blooming time/Spring through fall *Genus of about 230 species of mainly evergreen perennials. *Willem Adriaan van der Stel introduced this flower to Netherlands in 1700. *The name came from Latin(Greek) ‘pelargos stork’ from the likeness of the seed vessels to a stork’s bill. Photographed 9/29 7:26am 2024 Posted 9/30(Monday) 11:55am 2024

Amaryllis belladonna/Amaryllis. Amaryllidaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Naked-lady-lily. Native to/Cape Province in South Africa. Symbolism/Pride. Strength. Determination Blooming time/mid-August *Genus of one species of deciduous *It has 2 1/2-4in(6-10cm)long, fleshy leaves, 9-16in(22-40cm)long. *Amaryllis is a Greek name which means “to sparkle”. *According to Greek mythology, the amaryllis originated from the love. Amaryllis had for Alteo. (Amaryllis, a maiden, fell in love with the shepherd Alteo) Photographed 8/23 10:50am 2024 Posted 8/23(Friday) 11:43am 2024

Zinnia elegans/Zinnia. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Mexican zinnia Native to/Mexico Symbolism/Endurance. Friendship Blooming time/Early summer to the first frost *Genus of 20 species *Zinnia is named after Johann Gottfried Zinn, a german botany professor who discovered these plants and brought them back to Europe in the 1700s. Photographed 8/13 8:47am 2024 Posted 8/16(Friday) 10:49am 2024

Cosmos bipinnatus/Cosmos. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Mexican aster. Cutleaf cosmos Native to/ the Americas. Mexico. Guatemala and Costa Rica Symbolism/Order. Harmony. Balance *Genus of about 25 species *Mid-green leaves, to 12in(30cm) long, with linear segments. Floweheads, 3in(8cm)across. *In Japan, the flowers have been adopted by the “World kindness Moment” and have become of global peace. *Spanish explores discovered Cosmos during the 16th century. Photogrphed 7/28 8:56am 2024 Posted 7/29 12:05pm 2024