Polygala myrtifolia/Polygala. Polygalacese. Fabales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Common name/Myrtle-leaf milkwort. Septemberbush=“Septemberbossie”(Eng.) Found in/The central coast of ranges of California Native to/South Africa Tall/2~4m shrub Symboism/Much milk *Polygala is interpreted as ‘much milk” since the plant was thought to stimulate milk production in European cows-‘myrtifolia’ translates as “myrtle-shaped leaves”. *Milkwort leaves have been known to be used as a tea substitute. Photo 8/25 10:16am 2023

Aloe arborescens/Aloe. Asphodelaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Torch Aloe Native to/Southern Aftica Symbolism/Beauty. Healing. Protection *It is often gifted as symbol of health ( especially if someone has fallen ill) or as a symbol of ever-lasting friendship and love. Photo 3/30 9:39am 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

Euryops chrysathemoides (DC.) B. Nord /Euryops. Asteraceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta English name/African bush daisy Place of origin/South Africa Flower language/True love. Wild beauty Photo 1/4 10:10am 2023