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Pictures of Flowers Petunia Pictures and Petunia Kind

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on February 23, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Petunia Pictures and Petunia Kind

Petunia is a genus of widely cultivated flowering plants native to South America. Due to its easy growth and fragrant and showy flowers, petunia is a popular plant in flowerbeds and window boxes. The plant belongs to the same family of potato and tomato. Although the plant grows wild in South America but several hybrid species have been developed for special ornamental plants. White or night-scented petunia and violet-flowered petunia are two of the most popular hybrid varieties that are cultivated for ornamental plants.

Petunia grows best in rich soils and full sunlight. Flowers are small and trumpet shaped. Flowers come in white, lavender, and rose, deep red or purple colors. Some of the species have spots or stripes on its flowers. Plants range from tiny compact bushes to large spreading vines 2-3 feet long. Foliage of petunia is dark green with leaves covered by sticky hair-like substance. The plants should be planted in open soils and sunny locations in May. Indoor plants may be planted little earlier.

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Pictures of Flowers Periwinkle Pictures and Periwinkle Kind

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on February 23, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Periwinkle Pictures and Periwinkle Kind

Periwinkle is a genus of five species of flowering plants native to Europe, northwest Africa and southwest Asia. The plants are sub-shrubs or herbaceous with slender trailing stems about 3-6 feet long above ground. Stems often take roots where they touch ground and thus enabling the plant to spread widely. Leaves are generally in opposite arrangements, long, broad and evergreens. Violet or white flowers grow almost throughout the year. Periwinkle plants and flowers are often as coverings on graves in cemeteries.

The plant grows well in shady places. Vine species of the plants are grown from the cuttings of the stems. Annuals are grown from the seeds of the plants. Big leaf periwinkle is an ideal ground cover for mountain areas of moderate climates in Southern California. It is fire retardant as well as relatively drought resistant. The plant grows thick enough to reduce erosion on hillsides. Besides, the plant is invasive enough to remove undesired grass and bushes. Periwinkle plant generally does not require major maintenance and can thrive even at elevations over 6000 feet.

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Pictures of Flowers Peony Pictures and Peony Kind

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on February 23, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Peony Pictures and Peony Kind

Peony is a native of flowering plants native to Asia, Southern Europe and Western North America. Most of the species are herbaceous perennials that grow 0.5-1.5 meters tall. Some of the species are woody shrubs 1.5-3 meters tall. Leaves are compound and deeply lobed. Large flowers, often fragrant, ranging from red to white or yellow grows in late spring and early summer. The plant is named after ‘Paeon’, Greek God of medicine and healing. In China, Peony has been cultivated since last more than 2000 years.

Peony has a long history of being used as an ornamental plant. The plant is one of the smallest living creatures that are used as National Emblem in China. Besides being the traditional floral symbol of China, Peony is also famous as ‘Flower of Riches and Honor’ and in the Chinese floral art and tattoos. In Japan, Peony is cultivated as an ornamental plant and also for its roots that are used in the treatments for convulsions. In North America, Peony plants are used for ornamental plants and its flowers are used for making cut flowers.

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Pictures of Flowers Passionflower Pictures and Passionflower Kind

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on February 23, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Passionflower Pictures and Passionflower Kind

Passionflower or passion vines are a genus of about 500 species of flowering plants, most of the species being vines. Some species are shrubs and herbaceous plants. The species is found almost all over the world except Europe and Antarctica. About nine species are native to USA and rests of the other species are found in South America, China, Southern Asia, New Guinea, New Zealand and Australasia. Many species have also been naturalized beyond the native places. For example, blue, yellow and purple passionflower varieties have been cultivated in many tropical regions as commercial crops.

Passionflower is a climbing or trailing vine. Flowers are generally purple to white. Scarlet variety is grown widely as ornamental plant. Fruit of passionflower, known as passion fruit, is of the size apple and is edible. In California, the Caribbean and South Africa, passion fruit is used for making commercial drinks from its pulp and juice. Fresh or dried leaves of some of the species are used in the treatments of insomnia, hysteria, epilepsy and as painkillers.

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Pictures of Flowers Oxalis Pictures and Oxalis Kind

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on February 23, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Oxalis Pictures and Oxalis Kind

Oxalis is a genus of about 900 species of plants that grows almost throughout the world except in the Polar Regions. Greatest diversity of Oxalis species can be found in Brazil, Mexico and South Africa. Many of the species are known by common name wood sorrels, yellow-sorrels, or pink-sorrels depending upon the color of the flowers.

Oxalis plants are annual or perennials. Leaves are divided into 3-10 top-notched leaflets. Flower color varies from white to pink, red or yellow. Fruits are small capsules containing several seeds. Roots are often tuberous or succulent. Many of the species reproduce vegetatively by production of bulbils, which detach to produce new plants. The plants contain Oxalic acid, which may be toxic to many mammals. Edible tubers of some of the species are similar to potato. In Columbia and South America, the plants are cultivated for their edible tubers. Leaves of some species are used by the sailors as a source of Vitamin C to avoid Scurvy.

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Pictures of Flowers Orchid Pictures and Orchid Kind

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on February 23, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Orchid Pictures and Orchid Kind

Orchid is the largest family of flowering plants that has as many as 25,000 species. Orchids include almost 6-11% of all seed plants. Apart from the existing and natural species, every year, more than 800 new and hybrid species are added. The family also includes the genus of vanilla plant. The plants occur in almost all the conditions and habitats aside from deserts and glaciers. Majority of the orchid species are found in the tropics, mostly in Asia, South and Central America. The plants are also found above the Arctic Circle in Southern Patagonia and even on Macquarie Island, close to Antarctica.

Most of the orchids are perennial epiphytes, which grow anchored to trees or shrubs in the tropics and subtropics. Other species are lithophytes, which grow on rocks or rocky soil or are terrestrial. Many of the orchids lack chlorophyll and thus are unable to carry out photosynthesis. Such species obtain energy and nutrients by parasitising soil fungi. All the species of orchids are perennial herbs and lack woody structure. The plants are well known for their diverse variety of flowers. Besides the ornamental uses in garden plants, orchid plants have extensive uses in medicines, food, flavoring agents, soft drinks and perfumes.

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Pictures of Flowers Oleander Pictures and Oleander Kind

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on February 23, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Oleander Pictures and Oleander Kind

Oleander is an evergreen shrub and a small plant, which is cultivated for its showy flowers and beautiful foliage. Oleander is one of the most poisonous plants and contains numerous toxic compounds, many of which could be deadly to human beings, especially to young children. Oleander is native to Morocco, Portugal, southeastern Asia, southern parts of China and the Mediterranean regions. The plants typically grow around dry streambeds. The plants grow best in warm subtropical regions.

Oleander plant grows to 2-6 meters tall with spreading erect branches. Leaves are in pairs or in whorls of three, thick or leathery and dark green. White, pink red or yellow flowers grow in clusters at the end of each branch. Flowers are often sweetly scented, but not always scented. Fruits are long narrow capsules that split open at maturity to release numerous seeds. Oleander is extensively used as an ornamental plant in parks, landscapes and along the roadsides. The plant can also be grown in cooler climates in greenhouses or indoors.

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Pictures of Flowers Narcissus Pictures and Narcissus Kind

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on February 23, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Narcissus Pictures and Narcissus Kind

Narcissus is the botanical name for a genus of hardy, usually spring flowering bulbs in the Amaryllis family. The plant is native to Europe, North Africa and Asia. Several species of narcissus are autumn-flowering plants. Daffodil is the common English name that is sometimes used for all the varieties of narcissus. The plants should be planted early, preferably during the end of September.

All the species of narcissus produce bulbs from which long and narrow leaves grow. Yellow flowers grow either singly or in clusters at the top of the stalk. Flowers of few varieties are strongly scented while some of the species have odor-less flowers. All the species of narcissus have a central trumpet shaped corona, which is surrounded by a ring of six floral leaves. Seeds are black, round and covered with a hard coat. Several species of narcissus are used as houseplants from Christmas to Easter. All the varieties contain an alkaloid poison that causes dermatitis among the florists. Calcium oxalate in the sap of narcissus plant causes a problem known as ‘Daffodil Itch’, which involves dryness, fissures, scaling and erythema in hands.

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Pictures of Flowers Myrtle Pictures and Myrtle Kind

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on February 23, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Myrtle Pictures and Myrtle Kind

Myrtle is a genus of flowering plants native to southern Europe and North Africa. Myrtle is an evergreen shrub or a small tree that grows to a height of 5 meters. Common myrtle or true myrtle is widespread in the Mediterranean regions. In the United States, myrtle is popularly cultivated as an ornamental garden shrub due to its numerous showy flowers. Saharan myrtle is restricted to the mountains in southern Algeria and in Chad. In the Sahara desert, the plant is listed as an endangered species.

Leaves of myrtle are 3-5 cm long, shiny and possess fragrant essential oil. Flowers are white and star-like. Fruits are blue-black berries containing several seeds. All the parts including leaves, bark and the fruits are used in making perfumes. In southern Europe, bark of myrtle is also used in tanning industries. In the Islands of Sardinia and Corsica, myrtle is used in making aromatic liqueur by macerating it in alcohol. The drink so produced is known as Mirto and it is one of the national drinks of Sardinia. Mirto has two varieties. One of the varieties is produced from the berries and the other variety is produced from leaves of the myrtle plants.

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Pictures of Flowers Mustard Pictures and Mustard Kind

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on February 23, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Mustard Pictures and Mustard Kind

Mustard is the common name for many of the herbaceous species of mustard family. The mustard family includes many familiar garden plants such as cabbage, broccoli, rapeseed, radish and turnip. Height of the plant varies from few inches to several feet depending upon the type of the species. Flowers of mustard plants are generally white or yellow and seeds contained in elongated pods.

Small seeds of the plant, known as mustard seeds, are commonly used a spice. A condiment known as mustard is produced by grinding and mixing the seeds with water, vinegar or any other liquid. Extracts from mustard seeds is used in making mustard oil. Leaves of mustard plants, known as mustard greens, are edible. Lately, lots of research has been carried out on the high-oil content mustard varieties for use in the production of bio-diesels and renewable liquid fuels. Bio-diesel made from mustard has been found to possess good cold flow properties. Besides, the leftover meal after processing of mustard has been to be an effective pesticide.