Disocactus ackermannii/Disocactus. Cactaceae. Caryophyllales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Red Orchid Cactus Native to/Central and South America Symbolism/Warmth. Strength. Protection *Genus of 10 species *H/1ft(30cm), S/2ft(60cm) has fleshy toothed, green stems to 3in(7cm) across and 16in(40cm) long. 6in(15cm) wide funnel-shaped, red-pink flowers in spring-summer. *Disocactus ackermanni was first described by the renowned German botanist Karl Moritz Schumann in 1899. Photographed 5/2 9:39am 2024 Posted 5/3(Friday) 11:39am 2024

Dietes bicolor/Dietes. Iridaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta. Commonly called/African iris. Native to/Eastern Cape region of South Africa Symbolism/Faith. Courage. Valour. Hope. Wisdom *Genus of 6 species of evergreen *Bears pale to deep yellow flowers, 1 1/2in(4cm) across, from spring to summer Photographed 4/30 9:10am 2024 Posted 5/1(Wednesday) 11:27am 2024

Paulownia tomentosa/Paulownia. Paulowniaceae. Lamiales. Magnoliopsida Tracheophyta Native to/China Symbolism/Good luck. Riddles *Genus of 6 pieces *Flowers, 2in(5cm)long *The Royal Paulownia “Tree of Life” had a traditional significance in Japan. *The most garden-worthy species is P. tomentosa,(from the Latin meaning ‘covered in hairs’) which was described first as Bignonia tomentosa by Peter Thunberg(1743-1828) in 1784. Photographed 4/28 8:59am 2024 Posted 4/29(Monday) 12:00pm 2024

Paeonia officinalis/Paeonia. Paeoniaceae. Saxifragales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commony called/Garden peony Native to/Southern Europe Symbolism/Romance. Good fortune. Honor Japanese symbol/Happy marriage. Virility *Genus of 30 or more species. *Cup-shaped,shiny, deep red or rose-pink flowers,4-5in (10-13cm)across. *The peony is named after Paeon(Paean). Photographed 4/21 9:06am 2024 Posted 4/22(Monday) 11:33am 2024

Wisteria sinensis/Wisteria. Fabaceae. Fabales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Chinese wisteria Native to/China Symbolism/Good luck. Devotion. Longevity *The genus Wisteria was established by Thomas Nattall in 1818. *Named by American physician and anatomist Casper Winstar(1761~1818). Photographed 4/18 9:22am 2024 Posted 4/19(Friday) 11:48am 2024

Rhododendron molle/Rhododendron. Ericaceae. Ericales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Japanese azalea. Azalea japonica *Japanese common name/renge tutuji Native/Kyushu Japan *It is the official flower Unzen, Nagasaki,and of Kagoshima Prefecture in Japan. Simbolism/Caution. Danger. Riches. Prosperity *Genus of 500~900 species of evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs. *It was discovered by Fleemish botanist Charles I’Ecluse(16th century). Photographed 4/16 8:46am 2024 Posted 4/17(Wednesday) 12:03pm 2024

Lobelia erinus/Lobelia. Campanulaceae. Asterales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Edging Lobelia. Blue Lobelia. Lilac Fountain. “Blue Moon” Native to/Southern Africa Symbolism/Malevolence. ill will *It has upright 4-to 6-inch plants, bronze-green leaves, dark blue flowers. *”Sapphire” has purple flowers with a white eye. *The genus Lobelia was first formally descrived in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus. *Named ny Flemish botanist Matthias de Lobel(1538-1616). Photographed 3/4 9:00am 2024 Posted 3/5(Friday) 12:48pm 2024

Narcissus pseudonarcissus/Narcissus. Amaryllidaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Wild daffodil. Lent lily Native to/Europe. North Africa. Spain. Portugal. Germany. England Symbolism/A herald of love. Rebirth. Hope. Renewal *Freud picked the myth of Narcissus as a symbol of a self-absorbed person whose libido is invested in the ego itself, rather than in other people. Photographed 3/20 9:12am 2024 Posted 3/20 12:15pm 2024

Iris xiphium/Iris. Iridaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly known as/the Spanish iris Native to/Spain. Portugal. France. Italy. Algeria. Tunisia Symbolism/Hope. Wisdom. Trust. Royalty *Genus of about 300 species *Color blue or violet/ H. 32in(80cm). S.6in(15cm) *The iris earned its name from the ancient Greek Goddess Iris, a messanger to the gods who was thought to use the rainbow as a bridge between heaven and eath. Photographed 3/14 10:52am. 2024 Posted 3/15(Friday) 12:05pm 2024

Helleborus orientalis/Helleborus. Ranunculaceae. Ranunculales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Lenten rose. Christmas rose Native to/Greece. Turkey Symbolism/Serenity. Peace. Tranquility *Genus of 15 species of perennials *German planters began breeding in mid-19th cetury. Photographed 3/3 9:02am 2024 Posted 3/4(Monday) 11:33am 2024

Pyrus calleryana/Pyrus. Rosaceae. Rosales. Magnoliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Callery pear. Bradford pear Native to/China. Vietnam Symbolism/A symbol of immortality *They are produced in early spring. *The white, five-petaled flowers are about 3/4 to 1inc(2-2.5cm) in dismeter, *Genus name is the Latin name of ‘pear’. *A French missionary, Joseph Callery discovered and collected this plant in China in 1858. Photographed 2/28 9:10am 2024 Posted 3/1(Friday) 10:59am 2024

Narcissus pseudonarcissus/Narcissus. Amaryllidaceae. Asparagales. Liliopsida. Tracheophyta Commonly called/Wild daffodil. Lent lily Originally from/Europe. North Africa Found in/meadows from sea level, in woodland, river silts and rock crevices. *Genus of about 50 species *Extremely variable, early spring-flowering bulb *High/6-12in(15-30cm) Photographed 2/9 10:51am 2024 Posted 2/9(Friday) 1:01pm 2024

Nerium oleander L./Apocynaceae Flower language/ Caution Photo 7/21 9:02am 2022

Penstemon parryi/Plantaginaceae Place of origin/Western part of North America ~ Mexico Flowet language/Courage. Origin. Longing for beauty. I am fascinated by you. Photo 7/18 8:18am 2022

Hibiscus moscheutos L./Malvaceae Place of origin/Hawaii(State flower) Flower language/Kind. Pacience White/Delicate beauty. New love. Grace Photo 7/9 8:40am 2022

Dahlia pinnata Cav./Asteraceae National flower/Mexico Japanese name/Tenjikubotan English Flower language/Dignity.Elegance Photo 7/1 8:21am 2022

Tecoma stans/Bignoniaceae English name/Yellow Bells Place of origin/Southern U.S.A~Central and South America Flower language/Cheerful. To be softened with you Photo 6/30 8:24am 2022

Allamanda cathartica/Apocynaceae Place of origin/Southern America, Guiana/Guyane(French) Flower language/Love for radiance. Love for you. Hidden beauty. Fun recollection. Happiness forever. Before falling in love. Aloha ‘Oe(Love for you)/Hawaiian language Photo 6/21 8:40am 2022

Nerium oleander L./Apocynaceae Flower language/Caution. Photo 6/9 9:26am 2022

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench/Asteraceae Flower language/Deep love. Kindness Photo 5/31 9:10am 2022

Opuntia macrocentra Engelm./Cactaceae Home(Place of origin)/U.S.A National flag/Mexico Flower language/Warm heart. Greatness Love without withering Photo 5/30 10:12am 2022

Hemerocallis minor Mill./Liliaceae Flower language/ Forgotten love Photo 5/29 9:01am 2022

Mirabillis jalapa L./Nyctaginacea Flower language/Shyness.Cowardice Photo 5/28 8:55am 2022

Ruellia simplex C. Wright/Acanthaceae Flower language/Honest. Courage. Charming Country of origin/メキシコ🇲🇽 Photo 5/26 8:45am 2022