Hymenocallis littoralis/Hymenocallis. Amaryllidaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Beach spider lily, White spider lily Native to/Southeastern United States. Mexico Symbolism/Purity. Beauty. Refinement *Genus of about 40 species *Each with 6 narrow petals, and a large cup The flowers had 1~8 inches (2.5-20cm) a central “cup” and six long nallow petals. *The leaf and bulb make it a traditional medicine for wound healing. *Botanist Richard Salisbury created the genus Hymenocallis in 1812. *The genus Hymenocallis was named by Richrad Anthony Salisbury in 1812. *Hymenocallis from Greek words meaning “beautiful membrance”. Photographed 9/21 9:15am 2025 Posted 9/22(Monday) 12:10pm 2025

Kalanchoe delagoensis/Kalamchoe. Crassulaceae. Saxifragales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Chandelier plant. Mother of millions Native to/Madagascar. Tropical Africa Symbolism/Resilience. Ability *Genus of about 130 species *Erect, sparsely branched, pernnial succulent with almost cylindrical leaves to 6in(15cm)long. *The botanist Eckl & Zeyh first described the species. Photographed 3/9 9:07am 2025 Posted 3/10(Monday) 12:10pm 2025

Sedum praealtum/Sedum Crasslaceae. Sacifragales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Green cockscomb Native to/Mexico. Central America Symbolism/Peace. Calmness *Genus of about 400 species *Blooming/Late winter to early spring *Lime-green leaves that are spatulated and are 1.5 inches(3.8cm)long. *The name Sedum comes from the Latin ‘sedeo’ which means “to sit”. *Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle descrived Sedum praealtum in 1847. Photographed 2/20 11:28am 2025 Posted 2/21 12:12pm 2025

Dianthus caryophyllus/Dianthus. Caryophyllaceae. Magnoliplopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Wild Carnation Native to/the Mediterranean Symbolism/Fragility of life. Feeling of affection . Passion *Genus of over 300 species. *To care for dianthus in Winter *Soft mid green leaves, to 6in(15cm)long, flowers, to 1in(2.5cm)across. *Dianthus was a symbol of Portugal’s Carnation Revolution in 1974. *In Japan, the fringed dianthus, or nedesiko, is used to descrive the archetype of traditional ideal woman. Photographed 1/9 9:33am 2025 Posted 1/10(Friday) 11:43am 2025

Alcea rosea/Alcea. Malvaceae. Malvales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Hollyhock Native to/Southeast Europe Originally/Western Asia Symbolism/Fertility. Good fortune *Genus of about 60 species *Plants can grow to be about 5-9feet tall(152-274cm) Light gteen leaves, to 1.1/2(4cm)long Flowers 2-4in(5-10cm)across *These plants don’t like high humidity because of their susceptibility to tust. *The name “hollyhock” comes from the plants use to treat injured horses’ hocks during Crusades(1095~) Photographed 1/5 9:09am 2025 Posted 1/6 12:17pm 2025

Dahlia pinnata/Dahlia. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common name/Garden dahlia Symbolism/New beginnings. Fresh starts *Genus of 30 species and some 20,000 cultivars. *Dahlia pinnata’s height 28 inches~(70cm~). *Dahlia pinnata was created by Antonio Jose Cavanilles. *Mexico’s national flower Photographed 12/26 9:44am Posted 12/27(Friday) 12:47pm 2024

Narcissus papyraceus/Narcissus. Amaryllidaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Paper White Native to/the Mediterranean region Symbolism/New beginnings. Purity. Wealth.Hope. Joy *Genus of about 50 species *Mid-green leaves, 12in(30cm)long. Glistening white flowers, 1/2in(1.5cm)across. *The paperwhite got its name from its delicate petals,described as thin as paper. Photographed 12/9 9:20am 2024 Posted 12/13(Friday) 11:31am 2024

Gerbera jamesoni/Gerbera. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Barberton daisy. Transvaal daisy *as the Barbertonse madeliefie in Afrikaans. Native to/Africa. South America. Asia Symbolism/Innosence. Purity. Loyal love *Genus of about 40 species *A german naturalist Traugott Gerber named the ‘gerbera’ in the 1700s. *Robert Jameson is the founder of Gerbera jamesoni flower in near Barberton, south Africa in 1884. Photographed 12/9 8:54am 2024 Posted 12/9(Monday) 11:59am 2024

Dahlia cutigen/Dahlia. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Dahlia. Scarlet dahlia. Tree dahlia Native to/Central America. Mexico National flower/Mexico Symbolism/Elegance. Posibility *Genus of 30 species and some 20,000 cultivars. *A botanist and priest whose name is Antonio Jose Cavanilles published the first descriptions in 1789. *Alexander von Humboldt (in Mexico) saw dahlia and named in 1804. Photographed 11/22 9:00am 2024 Posted 11/22 12:19pm 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

Portulaca grandiflora/Portulaca. Portulacaceae. Caryophyllales. Magnoliopshida. Tracheophyta. Commonly called/Rose moss *Because of its ruffled rose-like flowers and moss-like foliage. Native to/South America Bloom time/April to Novemver Symboilsm/Warmth. Happiness *Genus of 100 semi-succlent *This annual grows to 6-8”(15-20cm) tall and spreads to 12” (30cm) wide or more. Flower size is 1-4 inches(2.5~cm) in diameter. Photographed 10/13 10:06am 2024 Posted 10/14(Monday) 12:08pm 2024

Yucca gloriosa/Yucca. Asparagaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Spanish dagger. *The name came from its thick leaves with sharp tips that resemble daggers. Native to/the United States. Southeastern, the Caribbean Blooming time/From late summer to Autummn Symbolism/Loyalty. Purity. Honour *Genus of about 40 species. *Growing 8ft(2.5m), it is an evergreen shrub. *Carl Linnaeus was the first to describe the Yucca gloriosa in 1753. Photographed 10/3 9:01am 2024 Posted 10/4(Friday) 11:32am 2024

Mandevilla laxa/Mandevilla. Apocynaceae. Gentianales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Chilean Jasmine Native to/South America(Argentina.Peru.Ecuador. Bolivia) Symbolism/Hope. Peace Flower blooming time/late spring through summer and autmun *Genus of about 120 species *Ovate to oblong leaves, 2-4in(5-10cm)long. Pure white flowers, 2-3 1/2in(5-9cm)across. *The name Mandeville is named after Henry Mandeville(1773-1861),a British diplomat. *Laxa is derived from the Latin word ‘laxo’ meaning “loose”. Photographed 9/15 8:51am 2024 Posted 9/16(Monday) 11:50am 2024

Delphinium elatum/Delphinium. Ranunculaceae. Ranunclulales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commomly called/Alpine delphinium. Candle larkspur Native to/Asia. Europe Symbolism/Cheerfulness. Goodwill. Protection Flower blooming time/early to mid summer *Genus of about 250 species. *The basal leaves, mostly to 8in(20cm)long. *Flowers, 3-4in(8-10cm)wide. *The species name in Latin ‘elatus’ means “tall,while delphis” which means dolfins,refers to the shape of its flower buds. Photographed 9/19 8:59am 2024 Posted 9/20(Friday) 11:57am 2024

Tabebuia heterophylla/Tabebuia. Bignoniaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Pink trumpet tree. Pink manjack Native to/ the Caribbean island of South America Symbolism/Prosperity. Awakening *Genus of about 100 species of evergreen *Round-headed tree with dark green leaves, divided into 3-5 oval leaflets, and rich pink flowers, 3inch long(7cm). Photographed 6/13 8:55am 2024 Posted 6/14(Friday) 12:12pm 2024

Aeonium arboreum/Aeonium. Crassulaceae. Saxifragales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Irish rose. The tree aeonium. Native to/Canary Island. Northern Africa Symbolism/Love. Longevity. Strength. Grace *Bushy, perennial succlent. ‘H’/high to 2 feet(60cm). ‘S’/size to 3 feet(1m). *The name ‘Aeonium’ comes for Greek word “aionion”, “aionis” meaning immortal and everlasting. Photographed 2/17 9:34am 2024 Posted 2/19(Monday) 11:07am 2024

Camellia japonica/Camellia. Theaceae. Ericales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Japanese camellia. *White Rare Camellia Japonica Native to/China. Japan. Korea Symbolism/Love. Adoration. Longing *Evergreen shrub or small tree that is very variable in habit, foliage and floral form. *They were introduced into the U.S. near Charleston, south Carolina in 1786. photographed. 2/13 8:49am 2024 Posted 2/14(Wednesday) 11:09am 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

Gerbera jamesonii/Gerbera. Asteraceae. Asterales Commomly called/Barberton daisy Native to/South Eastern Africa Symbolism/Innocence. Cheerfulness. Purity. Loyal. Love *Gerbera daisies grow well in warm areas such as California. Photographed 2/3 8:51am 2024 Posted 2/5(Monday) 10:44am 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

Dahila pinnata/Dahlia. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Yellow Hammer Native to/Eurasia. New Zealand. Australia Symbolism/Southernness the state *The male yellowhammer has a bright yellow head. *Yellowhammer, its song has a rhythm like 🎶 “A little bit of bread and no cheese~” 🎶 *Despite being first documented by the Spanish in 1525. Photographed 12/25 9:53am 2023 Posted 12/25(Monday) 11:40am 2023

Gerbera jamesonii/Gerbera. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Barberton daisy. Transvaal daisy Native to/South Africa Symbolism/Purity. Cheerfulness *Gerbera is the name for a breed of colorful daisies, which also are known as gerber or transvaal daidies. *The Gerbara daisy was discovered in 1884 near Barberton, South Africa, by Scotsman Robert Jameson. *While the flower’s scientific name, recollects the name of its founder, the meaning of its common name dwaws from German naturalist Traugott Gerber. Photographed 11/12 9:14am 2023 Posted 11/13(Monday) 12:47pm 2023

Canna x hybrida Rodigas/Canna. Cannaceae. Zingiberales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Large Flowered Hybrids. Canna Lily. Garden Canna Found in/tropical and subtropical regions of North and South America and India Symbolism/Gives hope. Confidence *The genus name, Canna, is from the Greek word ‘kanna’ which means reed-like. *It can be found along roadsides, ponds, lakes, or streams. *One of the most magniticent, tropical looking perennials. Photographed 11/9 10:09am 2023 Posted 11/10(Friday) 12:45pm 2023

Canna x generalis/Canna. Cannaceae. Zingiberales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Canna Lily. Garden Canna Found in/North and South America. India. Possibly as early as the 7th century. Symbolism/Purity. Holiness. Faithfulness *The genus name, Canna(a girl’s name) is from Greek word ‘Kanna’, which means “reed-like”. *Traditionally, Canna was grown as an agricultural staple, known for its starchy rhizomes-essentially a horizontal stem that grows underground. Photographed 10/18 9:52am 2023 Posted 10/18 12:00pm 2023