Hebe salicifolia (G. Forst.) Pennell/ Hebe salicifolia. Plantaginaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common name/Willow-leaf hebe. Koromiko/ a flowering New Zealand shrub,Hebe salicifolia Native to/South island of New Zealand and Chile Height/~2 meters~ Symbolism/The blooming of nature and spring. Provides nectar to the gods to endure eternal life. The leaves/long and with bright green. *They look like willow lesves up to 12cm *Salicifolia is derived ftom Latin ‘folium’ mesning “leaf”. *Medicinal facts/Leaves can be used as a pack on babies for skin sores. (kotomiko facts) Photo 6/12 9:59am 2023

Centaurea cyanus/Centaurea. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common Name/Cornflower Commonly known as/Bachelor’s button Native Range/Western Adia. Europe Wide/1.37in(3.5cm) Symbolism/Tenderness. Fidelity. Reliability *The dried flowers are used to make medicine. *People take cornflower tea to treat fever,constipation, water retention and chest congestion. *The cornflower/ Symbol of Hope Photo 6/8 9:21am 2023

Cosmos bipinnatus/Cosmos. Astersceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Garden cosmos. Mexican aster Native Range/Mexico. Southern United States Symbolism/Order. Harmony. Balance *Cosmos’s name means “beautiful” in Greek, and it earns it with every bloom. Photo 6/1 10:35am 2023

Nemesia fruticans Benth./Nemesia. Scrophulariaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common names/Cape snapdragon. Mouve nemesia(Eng) Originated from/South Africa Symbolism/Friendship *Nemesia flowers can also be associated with themes of justice. Photo 5/30 9:59am 2023

Matthiola incana/Matthiola. Brassicacese. Brassicales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common name/Brompton stock. Gilly-flower Originating in/Europe Symbolizm/Purity. Silence. Grace *Stock flower meanings/lasting beauty. happy life. a contented existence. *Pure is the color of royalty and speaks of elegance, refinement,and luxury, too. Photo 5/25 9:41am 2023

Cotoneaster dammeri/Cotoneaster. Rosaceae. Rosales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common Name/Bearberry Cotoneaster, (is a dense, fast-growing). Native to/Central and southern China Naturalized in/Europe *Small, 5-petaled, white flowers which grow up in a bushy. *Genus name comes from the Latin ‘cotonea’ meaning “quince” and ‘aster’ meaning “resembling” or “similar to”. Called(symbolism)/“Coral Beauty” Photo 5/23 8:32am 2023

Clytostoma binatum(Thunb.) Sandwith./ Clytostoma. Bignoniaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta The name ia/Synonym of Bignonia binata Called/Lavender Trumpet Vine Original/Tropical America Native to/Argentina and the southern part of Brazil *The botanical name from the Greek, ‘klytos’ means splendid or beauteous, and ‘stoma’ means mouth. Photo 5/22 8:10am 2023

Acanthus mollis/Acanthus. Acanthaceae Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly known as/Bear’s breeches Native to/Mediterranean region Native Range/Southern Europe. Northwestern Africa Symbolism/Immortality. Rebirth. Long life *The name Acanthus comes from the Greek word “akantha” which means spine in reference to the toothed adges of the leaves. Photo 5/18 9:41am 2023

Geranium pratense/Geranium. Geraniacese. Geraniales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common name/Meadow geranium Native to/Europe. Asia Meaning of/the meadow Symbolizm/Prosperity. Longevity. Immortality *Oil has been used to treat health conditions for centuries. *Geranium, the name, comes from the Greek noun ‘geranos’ meaning Crane. Photo 5/17 10:02am 2023

Tropaeolum majus/Tropaeolum. Tropaeolaceae. Brassicales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common name/Nasturtium. Originally called/Indian nasturtium Symbolism/Trophy. Sign of victory *Discovered them in the jungles of Peru and Mexico and brought them back to Spain in the 16th century. *The current genus name Tropaeolum, coined by Linnaeus, means ‘little trophy’. Photo 5/8 9:37am 2023

Rhododendron simsii/Rhododendron. Ericaceae. Ericales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common name/Indian Azalea Native to/East Asia Simbolism/A sence of warning(may indicate a dangerouse side despite a beautiful appearance). *This shrub is able to combat formaldehyde from sources such as plywood for foam insulation. Photo 5/1 9:19am 20230

Scilla peruviana/Scilla. Asparagaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Common Name/Portuguese squill Native to/The western Mediterranean region in Italy and northwest Africa Symbolism/Constancy. Fidelity. Loyalty *All parts of plant are poisonous. Photo 4/24 10:12am 2023

Ranunculus asiaticus L./Ranunculus. Ranunculaceae. Ranunculales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common name/Persian Buttercup Native to/the eastern Mediterranean region in Southwestern Asia. Southeastern Europe. Northeastern Africa Symbolism/Charm. Attractiveness *Persian buttercup are beloved for their brilliantly colored and ruffuled petals, tall stems,and long vase life. Photo 4/26 9:36am 2023

Armeria maritima/Armeria. Plumbaginaceae. Caryophyllales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common name/Sea Thrift. Sea Pink Grows naturally/Mediterranean coast Native to/Northern Europe. Northern Califofrnia. to Iceland to Siberia Symbolism/Innocence. Putity. Honesty *Sea Thrift gets its name from the ability of Armeria to handle saltier conditions. Photo 4/22 9:45am 2023

Ranunculus asiaticus/Ranunculus. Ranunculaceae. Ranunculales Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Persian buttercup Native Range/Northern Africa. Southwestern Asia. Southern Europe Symbolism/Charm. Attraction *Range from simple daisy-like forms to lushly petaled rose stand-ins. Photo 4/16 10:11am 2023

Phododendron x pulchrum Sweet/Phododendron. Ericaceae. Ericales/Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Common name/Lovely Azalea Originated/China Symbolism/Hard work. Success *The native range of hybrid is Japan. Photo 4/9 10:22am 2023

Bellis perennis L./Bellis. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common Name/English daisy Native Range/Northern Africa. Weatern Asia. Europe Zone Symbolism/Innocence. Joy. Happiness *The species name “perennis” means lasting through the year. Photo 4/5 9:28am 2023

Sonchus oleraceus/Sonchus. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common Name/Common Sowthistle. Region of Origin/Eurasia. North Africa Symbolism/Courage. Overcoming. Adversity *Once the outer skin is removed, and can be cooked like asparagus. Photo 4/1 10:34am 2023

Echeveria secunda/Echeveria. Crassulaceae. Saxifragales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common name/Blue Echeveria. Native to/Mexico Symbolism/Persistence. Strength *They are typically grown as house plants and will not survive a hard frost. Photo 3/23 7:26am 2023

Anemone blanda/Anemone. Ranunculaceae. Ranunculales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Grecian wildflower Native Range/Southeastern Europe. Western Turkey. Cyprus Symbolism/Thought to bring luck and protect against evil. Flower language/Mild. Charming *The genus name is derived from the Greek word anemos,or wind(wild) Anemonoides blanda. Photo 3/20 9:40am 2023

Geum coccineum/Rosaceae. Rosales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Avens Native Range/Southern Europe. Turkey Flower language/Promising future. Full love *Coccineum is from the Latin meaning “dyed scarlet” in teterence to the flower colour. Photo 3/18 9:47am 2023

Narcissus spp./Narcissus. Amaryllidaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Common name/Daffodil narcissus Origin/North America Symbolism/Rebirth. New beginnings *Daffodil flower meaning is steeped in ancient mythology and practical observation. Photo 3/17 9:25am 2023

Euphorbia characias/Euphorbia. Euphorbiaceae. Malpighiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common name/Spurge Native Range/Southern Europe. Turkey Flower language/Moderate. Plain *Easily recognizable for its clusters of lime-green blooms in spring and summer. Photo 3/15 10:57am 2023

Yellow clivia miniata/Clivia. Amaryllidaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly/Natal lily or bush lily Native to/Woodland in South Africa Symbolism/Fortitude. Modest. Gentle Popular in/New Zealand. Japan. China. US,particulary California *Clivia plant is widely loved. Because they are also seen as a luck symbol for happiness, wealth and abundance, which is also one of the reasons why clivia plant is widely loved. Photo 3/10 10:55am 2023