Gerbera jamesonii/Gerbera. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Gervera Daisy. Barberton Daisy. Transvaal Daisy Native to/the Transvaal region of South Africa Symbolism/Joy. Cheerfulness. Innocence. Beauty. Purity *Genus of about 40 species of hairy perennials *Inversely lance-shaped, deeply lobed to pinnatifid leaves, 6-18in(15-45cm)long *Orange-scarlet flowerheads, 3-5in(8-13cm)across *Robert Jameson, German naturalist(1710-1743) found Gerbera jamedonii and named. *It was discovered the plant near Barberton, South Africa in 1884. *In France, it is familiar with flower language ‘sublime beauty & love’. Photographed 12/13 10:08am 2025 Posted 12/15(Monday) 12:00pm 2025

Hydrangea macrophylla/Hydrangea. Hydrangeaceae. Cornales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Bigleaf hydrangea Native to/Japan Symbolism/Gratitude. Heartfelt emottion. Apology *A strong association, linked to a Japanese legend of an emperor showing regret. *Genus of 80 or more soecies *Rounded, deciduous shrub with broadly ovate. coarsely toothed, glossy, dark green leaves, to 8in(20cm)long. *Bears flattened corymbs, 6-8in(15-20cm). *Hydrangea macrophylla, the name came from Greek for “water vessel” and “large leaf”. Photographed 12/10 10:56am 2025 Posted 12/12(Fridsy) 12:30pm 2025

Hemerocallis fulva/Hemerocallis. Asphodelaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Orange daylily. Tawny daylily *’tawny’ > reddish-yellow color of the flowers Native to/a wide of region of Asia Symbolism/the fleeting nature. Beauty. Resilience. Survival *Genus of about 13-15 species *Semi-evergreen. spreading with wide, dark bluish green leaves, 12-36in(30-90cm)long. Bear trumpet-shaped, orange-brown flowers,2 1/2-4in(6-10cm)across. Blooming in mid and late autumn. *It was introduced to North America in the early 19th century and has naturalized there. *Hemerocallis comes from the Greek words ‘hemera’ meaning “day” and ‘kallos’ meaning “beauty” Each flower blooms for only one day. Photographed 11/11 9:32am 2025 Posted 11/24(Monday) 12:10pm 2025

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

Leonotis leonurus/Leonotis. Lamiaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Coomonly called/Lion’s ear Native to/Southern Africa Symbolism/Courage. Resilience. Protection *Genus of about 30 species *Entire or scalloped, mid-to deep green leaves, 2 1/2-5 in(6-13cm)long *From autumun to early winter *2-lipped, orange-red to scarlet flowers, 2 1/2in(6cm)long *The genus name ‘Leonotis’ combines the Greek words ‘leon’ (lion) and ‘Otis’ (ear), referring to the whorled orange flowers that resemble a lion’s ear. *It was first documented in the 17th century by Europeans. *The plant was first grown in the UK by botanist Mary Somerset in the early 18th century. Photographed 10.28 8:56am 2025 Posted 10/31(Friday) 11:51am. 2025

Oenothera serrulata/Oenothera. Onagracese. Myrtales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Yellow sundrops. Plains yellow primrose Native to/Central North America from Canada, the US and Mexico Symbolism/Innocence. New beginnings *Genus of about 125 species *Flower has a long tube and 3/8 to inch wide four crinkly petals. *The edges have small teeth, which gives the plant its name “serrulata” which means “saw-like teeth” in Latin -derived term. *As with other sundrops, the flowers of this species do not just open in the evening, but one open for the entire day. *Various Nature American tribes, including the Cherokee, Ojibwars and Potawatomi, used the plant for both food and medicine. Photogrdphed 10/15 8:35am 2025 Posted 10/17(Friday) 11:50am 2025

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis/Hibiscus. Malvaceae. Malvales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonlly called/China rose. Hawaiian hibiscus Native to/East Asia Symbolism/Beauty. Love. Passion *Japan: Symbolize the fragility of life and beauty that fades quickly. *Genus of more 200 species *Large shrub or small tree with hairless or slightly hairly shoots and ovate broadly lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves to 6in(15cm)long with 5-petaled, bright crimson flowers, 4in(10cm)across. *Carl Linnaeus first desccibed Hibiscus rosa-sinensis in 1753. Photographed 10/11 9:06am 2025 Posted 10/13(Monday) 2:22pm 2025

Dietes bicolor/Dietes. Iridaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Bicolor Iris. Butterfly Iris. Fortnight Lily Native to/South Africa: the Bathurst region of Eastern Cape *It grows in glasslands, savannas,forest margins, woodlands, wetlands,riparian zones, and coastal areas. Symbolism/Protection and Purification *In some African traditions, the plant’s roots were used as a charm to offer protection and strength to the wearer. *Genus of 6 species *Rhizomatous perennial with narrowly sword-shaped,pale green, basal leaves, 24in(60cm)long. Bears pale to deep yellow flowers, 1 1/2in(4cm)across *The genus name ‘Dietus’, comes from the Greek words “dis(double) and etes(relative)” The species name ‘bicolor’, is Latin for “two-colored”, and describes the yellow flowers with brown blotches at their base. Photographed 10/1 8:33am 2025 Posted 10/3(Friday) 11:31am 2025

Zinnia elegance/Zinnia. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliposida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Common zinnia. Elegant zinnia Native to/Mexico Symbolism/Enduring friendship. perseverance. *Orange zinnia:Conveys joy. warmth and positivity *Genus of 20 species *Upright, bushy annual bearing lightly hairy, ovate to lance-shaped leaves,to 3in(8cm)long Daisy like, broad-petaled flowerheads, to 1 3/4in(4.5cm)across *Zinnia elegans was first collected in 1789 at Tixtla, Guerrero by Sesse and Mocino. It was formally described as Zinnia violacea by Cavanilles in 1791. Zinnia elegans was described by Jacquin in 1792. *The genus was named by Carl von Linne after the German botanist Johann Gottfried Zin, who described the spcies known as Zinnia peruviana. Photographed 9/27 8:52am 2025 Posted 9/29(Monday) 11:54am 2025

Hydrangea paniculata/Hydrangea, Hydrangeaceae. Cornales, Magnoliopsida, Tracheophyta Commonly called/Panicle hydrangea *This name refers to its large, cone-shaped flower clusters,which are scientifically known as ‘panicles’. Symbolysm/Gratitude. Understanding *Genus of 80 or more species *Vigorous, spreading to upright, with ovate, pointed, toothed, mid-to dark green leaves, 3-6in(7-15cm)long Creamy white fertile flowers with pink, are borne in the late summer and early autumn. *Phillipp Franz von Siebold who was a physician and botanist described in 1829. Siebold collected and described the native flore of Japan. *The name ‘Hydrengea’ meaning “water”, ‘Paniculata’ meaning “vessel”. Photographed 9/18 8:58am 2025 Posted 9/19(Friday) 11:50am 2025

Xerochrysum bracteatum/Xerochrysum. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Strawflower. the golden everlasting Native to/Australia *Beginning with its documentation by European botanists in 18th-century Australia Symbolism/Immortality. Endurance. Remembrance *When dried symbolizes enduring love, hope and the continuation of life *Genus of about 500 species *Flower heads are generally 1-to 3 inches(3-6cm)in diameter. *Strawflowers offer several benefits, for skincare with strawflower oil which may help with reducing scars, wounds, skin irritations and inflammation. *’Xerochrysum’ comes from the Greek word, ‘ xeros’ means “dry”, and ‘chrysos’ means “gold”. Photographed 8/24 9:10am 2025 Posted 8/25(Monday) 12:07pm 2025

Canna x generalis/Canna. Cannaceae. Zingiberales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Indian shot. Canna lily Native to/South America(from Venezuera to Chile) Symbolism/Beauty. Power. Hope. Faith *Genus of about 50 species *Cannas are grown for their large alternate, paddle-shaped leaves, 12-24in(30-60cm)long. The flower having 3 petals, 3 sepals and showy stamens. *The genus name ‘Canna’ is from Greek word “kanna” means reed(cane)-like. *There isn’t a single founder of Canna x generalis. *In the early 20th century, namely Canna x generalis was categorized as the numerous cannas grown at that time. Photographed 8/14 9:05am 2025 Posted 8/15(Friday) 12:33pm 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

Gerbera jamesonii/Gerbea. Asteraceae. Asterales Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Barberton daisy. Transvaal daisy Native to/South Africa Symbolism/Happiness. Joy. Friendship. Warmth *Genus of about 40 species *The national symbol of South Africa *Clump-forming, deep-rooting perennial, deeply lobed to pinnatifid leaves, 6-18in(15-45cm)long. *Solitary daisy-like, orange-scarlet flowerheads, 3-5in(8-13cm)across *Robert Jameson, a Scotman who discovered Gerbera Jamesonii near Barberton, South Africa in 1884. The genus name, Gerbera, honors German botanist Traugott Gerber. Photographed 7/10 8:53am 2025 Posted 7/11(Friday) 12:10pm 2025

Dietes bicolor/Dietes. Iridaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Yellow African Iris. Butterfly Iris Native to/Southern Africa Symbolism/Passion. Joy. Happiness. Friendship *Genus of 6 species *Yellow irises can also be associated with pride, especially when celebrating achievements. *Rhizomatous perennial with narrowly sward-shaped, pale green,basal leaves, 24in(60cm)long. Pale to deep yellow flowers, 1 1/2(4cm)across. *Yellow iris was introduced in the late 1700s. *African iris yellow has not known founder. Photographed 7/6 8:43am 2025 Posted 7/7(Monday) 11:33am 2025

Echinacea purpurea/Echinacea. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Coneflower. Purple coneflower Native to/Central and Eastern United States Symbolism/Strength. Health. Healing *Genus of about 9 species *Erect perennial with smooth, rough-hairy basal leaves, 6in(15cm)long. Bears flower-heads to 5in(13cm)across. *Purple cone flower was ferived from the Greek ‘echinos’. Name reflects the spiny nature of its fruit. *The Genus name is Greek of meaning ‘spiny one’ and the species name means “reddish-purple”. Photographed 6/5 9:24am 2025 Posted 6/6(Friday) 11:56am 2025

Dietes grandiflora/Dietes. Iridaceae. Liliales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Fariry iris. Butterfly iris. Aftican Iris Native to/Southern Africa Symbolism/Hope. Renewal *Genus of 6 species *Rhizomatous perennial with sword-shaped, dark green leaves, to 28in(70cm)long,from spring to summer. *Dietes is a genus of six rhizomatous plant species which is first described in 1866. *Dietes grandiflora is a plant species not from a person(not a founder). Photographed. 5/22 8:49am 2025 Posted. 5/23(Friday) 11:52am 2025

Bulbine frutescens/Bulbine. Asphodelaceae. Asparagales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Orange Bulbine. Stalked bulbine. Native to/Southern Africa Symbolism/Self-sufficiency. Resilience *Genus of about 30 species *Succlent, branching,blue-green, basel leaves, 1 1/2-9in(4-23cm)long, of star-shaped yellow flowers, 1/4-1/2in(6-15mm)across, are borne in Summer. *The plant’s name comes from the Greek word “bolbine” and Latin “bulbus”. *Gordon Rowley, a Crassula expert, who selected the cultivar from seeding , collected by Harry Hall in South Africa. Photographed 5/15 9:50am 2025 Posted 5/16(Friday) 11:25am 2025

Hemerocallis fulva/Hemerocallis. Asphodelaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly calle/Tawny daylily. Orange Daylily Native to/China. Japan. Korea Symbolism/Maternal love. A mother’s commitment. Wisdom *Genus of about 13-15 species *Semi-evergreen, spreading perennial with wide dark bluish green leaves, 12-36in(30-90cm)long. *Branched scapes bear trumpet-shaped,orange-brown flowers, 2 1/2-4in(6-10cm)across, which recurved tepals, in mid-and late season. *Orange day-lily was brought to North America from Europe via Asia in the 17th century. *Hemerocallis, this genus name is derived from the Greek words. ‘hemera’ meaning “day”, ‘kallos’ meaning “beauty. *The founder of Hemerocallis fulva is not a single person. Photographed 5/11 9:31am 2025 Posted 5/12(Monday) 11:57am 2025

Malus pumila/Malus. Rosaceae. Rosales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Apple tree. Paradise apple Native to/Central Asia Symbolism/Love. Knowledge. Temptation *Genus of 35 species Flowers/3/4-2in(2-5cm)across *There are 30,000 types of apple have been developted. We usually encounter less than 30 of these varieties. *Malus sieversii(as the “founder” of apple tree) is from which cultivated apples were derived. *The Latin origins of apple’s name begin with ‘Malus’ which translates to ‘apple’ and ‘pumila’, meaning “dwarfed”, implying these trees were once concidered small. Photographed 4/24 9:26am 2025 Posted 4/25(Friday) 11:22am 2025

Helleborus orientalis/Helleborus. Ranunculaceae. Ranunculales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Lenten rose Native to/Greece. Turkey Symbolism/Protection. Birth & New Beginnings *Genus of 15 species *Deep green,basal leaves, to 16in(40cm)long. White or greenish cream flowers, 2-3in(5-8cm)across. *The genus Helleborus was established by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. *The species name Helleboris orientalis was given by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck in 1789. Photographed 4/17 8:57am 2025 Posted 4/18 11:35am 2025

Clivia minata/Clivia. Amaryllidaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Nata lily. Fire lily Native to/South Africa Symbolism/Good fortune. Prosperity *Genus of 4 species *Evergreen perennial with strap-shaped leaves, to 24in(60cm)long. *Bears large umbels of up to 20 semi-pendent, 2-3in(5-8cm)long. *It was discoveted in South Africa in 1850. *The specific epithet ‘minata’ means “cinnabar” or “red lead”, referring to the color flowers. Photographed 3/29 9:16am 2025 Posted 3/31(Monday) 12:04pm 2025

Pericallis hybrida/Pericallis. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Cineraria Native to/Canary Islands Symbolism/Cheerfulness and Joy *The vibrant colors are often associated with happiness and possibility. *Genus of 15 species *Trianglular -heart-shaped, mid-to deep green leaves, 10-12in(25-30cm)long *The hybrid was first developted in the British royal garden in 1777. Photographed 3/20 9:23am 2025 Posted 3/21(Friday) 11:30am 2025

Calendula officinalis/Calendula. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Pot marigold. Mary’s gold Native to/Southern Europe. Eastern Mediterranean Symbolism/Healing * The flower has many healing properties and is used in healing oniments and lotions. *Genus of 20-30 species Fast-growing,errect, with spoon-shaped , softly hairly,aromatic leaves, to 6 in(15cm)long Daisy like. *Celendura has a long history an important medicinal plant in as European heaval medicine. *The name Calendura comes from the Latin word ‘calens’ which means “first day of each month”. Photographed 3/13 9:13am 2025 Posted 3/14(Friday) 11:48am 2025