Podocarpus (/ˌpoʊdəˈkɑːrpəs/[2]) is a genus of conifers, the most numerous and widely distributed of the podocarp family, Podocarpaceae. Podocarpus are evergreenshrubs or trees, usually from 1 to 25 metres (3 to 82 ft) tall, known to reach 40 metres (130 ft) at times. The cones have two to five fused cone scales which form a fleshy, berry-like, brightly coloured receptacle at maturity. The fleshy cones attract birds which then eat the cones […]
Agonis is a genus in the plant family Myrtaceae. All are endemic to Western Australia, growing near the coast in the south west. Only one, Agonis flexuosa, grows to tree size; the others generally grow as tall shrubs. Agonis formerly contained a number of other species, but the genus was recently split, with the majority moved to Taxandria. The species Agonis grandiflora was segregated to a monotypic genus, Paragonis.[2] Agonis species […]
Aster alpinus (Alpine aster[2]) is an ornamental plant native to the mountains of Europe (including the Alps), with a subspecies native to Canada and the United States. It is a perennialforb having purple, pink or blue flowers belonging to the genus Aster. It grows to be about 6–12 inches tall (15–30 cm). The bloom color may be pink, violet-lavender, dark purple-black, or white-near white and may […]
Amaranthus caudatus is a species of annual flowering plant. It goes by common names such as love-lies-bleeding,[2] pendant amaranth,[citation needed] tassel flower,[2] velvet flower,[2] foxtail amaranth,[2] and quilete.[citation needed] Many parts of the plants, including the leaves and seeds, are edible, and are frequently used as a source of food in India and South America – where it is the most important Andean species of Amaranthus, known as kiwicha. (see also Amaranth seed and Andean ancient plants) […]
Weddings … Blending visions with reality Hosted by Teleflora Penn Jersey Education Unit @ Younger and son in Lansdale. Hey Floral Friends! Here’s your invite to our next Floral Program! It’s at here on Wednesday 10/24 with the Jenny Thomasson….topic is weddings! Please pre-register-you can pay at the door. We are excited to bring you another […]
This beautifully textured pod is from the flowering plant Scabiosa Stellata, also known as Starflower Pincushions. Scabiosa pods are formed by many small little rounded circles that create a rounded ball shape. The colors are earthy green, light and dark browns which make this a popular accent filler in garden inspired designs. Scabiosa pods are […]
There is something magical about the delicate flowers of Masterwort or Astrantia. Properly describing the flowers requires botanical terms like inflorescence, bract, and umbel, which has an almost musical ring to it. Astrantia major ‘Roma’ photographed in Garden Canadensis in Milton, Ontario “Inflorescence” refers to how flowers are arranged on a stem or twig of […]
What are ornamental cabbage and kale? Ornamental cabbage and kale (also known as “flowering” cabbage and kale) are in the same species (Brassica oleracea) as edible cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. While ornamental cabbage and kale are edible, they tend to have a bitter flavor and are often used in a culinary setting as garnishes. Ornamental […]
Helianthus Genus Helianthus or sunflower is a genus of plants comprising about 70 species Except for three species in South America, all Helianthus species are native to North America. The common name, “sunflower”, typically refers to the popular annual species Helianthus annuus, or the common sunflower, whose round flower heads in combination with the ligules […]
Welcome to the summer heat! Local summer flowers are in HOT demand right now. Everything is thriving and growing in abundance. This years rain and now heat is perfect for sunflowers, peonies, thistle, amaranthus, yarrow, Mountain Mint, Celosia, Allium, Larkspur, zinnias, gladiolas. New Jersey and Lancaster Fresh! From an essay by Jennie Love Locally grown […]