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

Bignonia calliistegioides/Bignonia. Bignoniaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Violet trumpet. Lavender trumpet Native to/Southern Brazil. Argentina Symbolism/Equilibrium. Harmony in life *An evergreen vine that grows moderately fast 15~to 20 feet tall. *Jean-Paul Bignon, named the genus and family Bignonia in 1694. *Carl Linnaeus established the genus in 1753. Photographed 5/14 8:55am 2024 Posted 5/15(Wednesday) 12:20pm 2024

Scabiosa columbaria/Scabiosa. Caprifoliaceae. Dispsacales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Butterfly Blue. Small scabious Native to/Sunny sites, dry meadows, and rocky slopes, mostly in th Mediterranean region, but also in the rest of Europe, the Caucausus, Africa, Asia and Japan Symbolism/Mourning. Widowhood. Unfortunate love *Genus of about 80 species *David Tristram found it in his Irish garden in 1960s. Photographed 1/30 9:06am 2024 Posted 1/31(Wednesday) 10:55am 2024

Lavandula stoechas/Lavandula. Lamiaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/French lavender. Butterfly lavender Native to Mediterranean countries:France. Spain. Portugal. Italy. Turkey. Greece Symbolized/Purity. Silence. Devotion. Serenity. Grace. Carlmness *The color is associated with the “crown chakra”,which is the energy associated with higher purpose and spiritual connectivity. *The early Greeks learned a lot about “Lavender flower” perfumes and the use of aromatic herbs from the Egyptians. Photographed 1/7 9:28am 2024 Posted 1/8(Monday) 11:57am 2024

Tulbaghia violacea/Tulbaghia. Amaryllidaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly known as/Society garlic Native to/Southern Africa Symbolism/Enduring Spiritual. Beauty and Purity *Tulbaghia is named after Rky Tulbagh, governor of the Dutch Cape Colony in the 18th century,and ‘violancea’ is Latin meaning “violet”. Photo 8/12 9:49am 2023

Erigeron glaucus/Erigeron. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida Tracheophyta Common name/Seaside fleabane. Beach aster. Seaside daisy Native to/West Coast of the U.S.A (California. Oregon) Symbolism/Faith and eternal life *The name erigeron is from the Greek ‘eri’ meaning “early” and ‘geron’ meaning “old man”. The flowers bloom in spring, then turn gray like hair. Photo 6/22 10:42am 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

Paulownia tomentosa/Paulownia. Paulowniaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common name/Princess tree Native to/central and western China Symbolism/Good luck of life *Paulownia is known in Japanese as Kiri,specifically reffering to P. tomentosa; it is also known as the “Princess tree”. Photo 4/30 9:44am 2023

Syringa vulgaris/Syringa. Oleaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common name/common lilac Native to/the Balkan Peninsula Symbolism/Spirituality. Happiness *The common lilac also known as the French lilac simply the lilac-is a member of the olive. Photo 4/24 10:13am 2023

Ajuga reptans/Ajuga. Lamiaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common Name/Carpet Bugle. Begleherb. Bugleweed Native Range/Europe. Northern Africa. Southwestern Asia Characteristics/ ‘Catlin’s Ginant’ *Dose very well shady areas where grass will not grow, but is stoloniferous and can spread aggressively. Photo 4/8 9:51am 2023

Freesia refracta/Freesia. Iridaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Common Name/Common freesia Nick name/Freesia single Blue Main meaning/Trust. Friendship *Purple freesias can be given to someone in your life who you think is absolute queen. Photo 4/10 9:04am 2023

Syringa vulgaris/Syringa. Oleaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common name/Common lilac Native Range/Southern Europe Symbolism/Confidence. Joy of youth *The fragrance of an old-fashioned lilac in bloom is aromatherapy at its finest. Photo 4/2 10:00am 2023

Vinca major/Vinca. Apocynaceae. Gentianales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common name/Blue periwinkle Native/Western Mediterranean Symbolism/Pleasant recollections. Early friendships *Believed to be used to banish negative energy and restore mental clarity Photo 3/7 9:56am 2023

Limonium perezii/Limonium. Plumbaginaceae. Caryophyllales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common name/Sea Lavender. Marsh Rosemary Origin/Canary Islands Symbolism/Feelings of sympathy. Remembrance *It’s the perfect expression of “I miss you” in the language of flowers. Photo 3/3 10:27am 2023

Rosmarinus officinalis L./Rosmarinus. Lamiaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta English name/Rosemary Place of origin/Mediterranean coastal area Distribution/Africa. Europe Flower language/You revive me. Quiet strength. Honest Photo 2/5 9:39am 2023

Curio ficoides/Curio. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Place of origin/South Africa Photo 1/13 9:46am 2023

Erigeron glaucus ker Gawl./Erigeron. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Alias/Seaside daisy Place of origin/North America Growing wild/Oregon. California U.S.A Flower language/Loyal love. Kindness Photo 11/25 9:43am 2022

Scabiosa columbaria/Scabiosa. Caprifoliaceae. Dipsacales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Place origin/Western Europe Flower language/Blessed love. Widow. The Bride of Sorrow Mourning bride>Morning bride Photo 11/16 10:45am 2022

Angelonia angustifolia Benth./Angelonia. Scrophulariaceae. Lamiales Place of origin/Central America~South America. West Indian Islands English name/Narrowleaf angelon Alias/Angel lavender Flower language/Unrequited love. Photo 10/30 8:44am 2022

Tulbaghia violacer Harv./Amaryllidaceae Place of origin/South Africa.Zimbabwe Nick name/Sweet garlic. Society garlic Flower language/Calm charm. Tiny betrayal. Lingering Scent Photo 8/22 8:22am 2022

Hibiscus syriacus/Malvaceae Flowet language/Kind. Pacience Photo 8/18 8:30am 2022

Hibiscus syriacus/malvaceae National flower/Korea Flower language/Kind. Pacience Photo 7/28 8:34am. 2022

Agapanthus praecox Willd./Liliaceae Flower language/Attention. Happiness. Kindness. Pure Photo 6/1 9:53am 2022