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Pictures of Flowers Snapdragon Plant Pictures and Snapdragon Plant Kind

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on March 7, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Snapdragon Plant Pictures and Snapdragon Plant Kind

Snapdragon is a genus of flowering plants native to the Mediterranean region. Snapdragon is the plant whose flowers resemble to the face of dragon and which open and close its mouth when squeezed laterally. Snapdragon is one of the most favorite flowers in the gardens of Europe and North America where there are 30 species of this family. Snapdragons are easy to grow and thus several varieties of are grown in the greenhouses for cut flowers and ornamental garden plants.

Snapdragons are classified into three categories depending upon its size. Dwarf varieties grow up to 9 inches height, intermediate varieties grow up to 20 inches and tall varieties grow to a height of up to 4 feet. Showy and two-lipped flowers of snapdragon plants blossom first at the bottom and then go up to the top of the tall stem. Colors of the flowers range from white through various shades of pink, red, yellow, orange and lavender. In warmer locations, snapdragons can thrive as perennials while in the cooler climates the plants survive as annuals.

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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 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 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 Morning Glory Pictures and Morning Glory Kind

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on February 23, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Morning Glory Pictures and Morning Glory Kind

Morning Glory is the common name for about 1000 species of flowering plants that are found in the warmer parts of the world. Sweet potato, bindweed and moonflower are few of the common members of morning glory family. The flower typically lasts for a single morning and dies in the afternoon with new flowers blooming every day. The plants prefer full sunlight throughout the day and well-balanced moisture content in the soil. At many parts of the world, morning glory has turned into a serious invasive weed problem.

Majority of the morning glory plants are perennials in tropical area while they are annuals in colder climates. Leaves are dark green and heart shaped. Flowers are white or light pink and heart shaped. Due to their faster growth, twining habits, attractive flowers and tolerance for poor soil conditions, many species of morning glory are popular for creating summer shades, keeping the buildings cool, and thus reducing heating and cooling costs. Water spinach, a species of water morning glory, is very popular as green and leafy vegetable in Eastern and Southeast Asian cuisines.

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Pictures of Flowers Moonflower Pictures and Moonflower Kind

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on February 23, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Moonflower Pictures and Moonflower Kind

Moonflower is a genus of flowering plants in the family of morning glory. The genus can be found throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Moonflower comprises annual and perennial herbaceous plants, lianas, shrubs and small trees, majority of the species being twining climbing plants.

Moonflower is a climbing vine that grows to about 10 feet height. Leaves are broad and heart shaped that can provide an excellent screen for porches by blocking the sunlight. Flowers are pure white and trumpet shaped. Flowers are strongly scented and open at nights and close in the sunlight. The plant can grow easily and quickly. Several species of moonflowers have beautiful flowers in various colors and thus the plants are often grown as ornamental plants. Its spectacular flowers attract large insects, butterflies, moths or even hummingbirds. Moonflower genus also includes food crops such as the tubers of sweet potato and the leaves of water spinach.

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Pictures of Flowers Mignonette Pictures and Mignonette Kind

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on February 23, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Mignonette Pictures and Mignonette Kind

Mignonette is a genus of fragrant herbaceous plants native to the Mediterranean region, southwest Asia, Canary Islands, Iberia and northwestern India. The Genus includes annuals, biennials and perennial plants that grow 40-130 cm tall.

Leaves of Mignonette form a basal rosette at the ground level and then move the stem in spiral arrangement. Leaves can be entire, toothed or pinnate. White, yellow, orange or green flowers grow on a slender spike. Fruits are a small dry capsule containing several seeds. The plants should not be moved after sowing, as it does not like to be transplanted. Flowers are extremely fragrant but they are not very attractive. Therefore, it is mainly grown for the sweet ambrosia scent of the flowers. Mignonette is often used in flower arrangements, perfumes and potpourris. During Roman era, the plant was used as sedative and in the treatments for bruises. Besides, the plant was also used for extracting yellow dye from its roots. However, due to cheaper synthetic dyes, nowadays, it is rarely used for yellow dyes.

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Pictures of Flowers Lily Pictures and Lily Kind

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on February 22, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Lily Pictures and Lily Kind

Lily is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants that normally grow from bulbs. Genus comprising of 110 species is very important for large showy garden plants and also important culturally and in literature. Few species of lilies are sometimes grown for edible bulbs. Lily plants are native to much of the Europe, the north Mediterranean region, across most of Asia and Japan, south to Nilgiri mountains in India, south to the Philippine and from northern Canada through much of the United States. The plant is commonly adaptable to woodland habitats and occasionally to grassland habitats. Few species can survive in marshlands. Generally, the plant prefers acidic or lime-free soils.

Lilies are leafy stemmed herbs. The plant forms naked or tunic-less scaly underground bulbs. Most of the species of lily are deciduous while a few species bear a basal rosette of leaves during dormancy. Flowers are large and often fragrant and come in a large variety of colors such as white, pink, orange, yellow, red and purple. Many species are widely grown in the gardens in the temperate and sub-tropical regions. Large number of ornamental hybrids and potted plants has also been developed. Bulbs of

Pictures of Flowers Lily of the Valley Pictures and Lily of the Valley Kind

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on February 22, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Lily of the Valley Pictures and Lily of the Valley Kind

Lily-of-the-Valley belongs to the lily family of flowering plants. The plat is native to Europe, northern Asia and the mountain region of United States from Virginia to South Carolina. Lily-of-the-Valley is one of the most popular garden plants. It is an herbaceous perennial plant that forms extensive colonies by spreading underground stems called rhizomes.

Stems grow 15-30 tall with one or two leaves. Flowers are white bell shaped with sweet scents. Flowers grow in late spring in early March. Fruit is small orange-red berry containing large whitish to brownish seeds. Lily-of-the-Valley is a favorite garden plant that is grown for its scented flowers and for its ground covering abilities in shady locations. Traditionally, Lily-of-the-Valley is sold in the streets of France on May 1. It is the national flower of Finland. Besides, Lily-of-the-Valley is the official flower of many fraternities and sororities. All parts of Lily-of-the-Valley including berries are poisonous and can cause skin inflammation. Several species are used in the manufacture of medicines.

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Pictures of Flowers Lavender Pictures and Lavender Kind

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on February 22, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Lavender Pictures and Lavender Kind

Lavender is a genus of about 39 species of flowering plants in the mint family native to the Mediterranean region south to Tropical Africa and to the southeast regions of India. The genus includes annual herbaceous plants, sub-shrubs and small shrubs. Due to the ease in cross pollination, countless variations can be found within the lavender species. The plant is also cultivated widely in Canary Islands, North and South Africa, South Europe and Arabia.

Lavender grows from 3 to 4 feet height. Leaves are long, narrow and pale green. Pale purple flowers grow in clusters around the stem. Lavender shade comes from the pale purple shade of the flower. Dried flowers can keep their fragrance intact for long time. Most common true species of lavender is ‘Common Lavender’, which is mainly used for commercial cultivation because it is easy to cultivate and its flowers are bigger. Lavenders are most popular as garden flowers and for dried flower arrangements. Fragrant, pale purple flowers and flower buds are often used in potpourris. Dried flowers, sealed in pouches, are often placed among stored clothings to give a fresh fragrance and as a deterrent to moths. The plant is also grown commercially for extracting lavender oil from the lavender flowers, oil being used as antiseptic and in aromatherapy. Beekeepers plant the lavenders for producing high quality honey.