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Pictures of Flowers Trillium Pictures and Trillium Plant Kind

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on March 9, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Trillium Pictures and Trillium Plant Kind

Trillium is a genus of about 50 species of herbaceous flowering plants native to temperate regions of North America and Asia. Plant name comes from the Latin word that translates into ‘Three’. Trillium plant has three petals, three sepals, six stamens, three-celled ovary, and a cluster of three leaves. The plants grow in woodlands in damp and shaded areas. Trillium is the most noticeable wild flower for the onlookers.

In North America, white flowers of one of the species of trillium slowly turn into a shade of purple in the middle of the spring. In several states of USA including New York, Michigan, British Columbia and Washington, it is illegal to pick and transplant trillium plants from public parks and gardens without a valid permit issued by the concerned authorities. Some of the species of trilliums have a flower that bends downward below the leaves. White trillium is the emblem and official flower of Canadian Province of Ontario.

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Pictures of Flowers Static Electricity Plant Pictures and Static Electricity Plant Kind

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on March 8, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Static Electricity Plant Pictures and Static Electricity Plant Kind

Static Electricity is a name commonly applied to Statice or Sea Lavender species of flowers that have wide distribution in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia and North America. The plant has about 120 species, out of which, about 100 species are native to the area stretching from Canary Islands east through Mediterranean region to central Asia. The plants are herbaceous perennials that grow 10-70 cm tall from a rhizome. Few of the species are woody shrubs up to 2 meters tall. Several species of static electricity plants flourish in saline soils in the coastal areas.

Leaves of static electricity plants are broad and entire or lobed, which are produced in a dense basal rosette. Flowering stems bear only small brown bracts. Flowers are pink, violet or purple in most of the species while yellow or white flowers grow in some species. Fruit is a small capsule containing one seed. The plant is popular as garden plant due to its showy flowers and beautiful appearance of calyx. Calyx remains even after the true flowers have fallen and thus the plants are often known as ‘everlasting flowers’

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Pictures of Flowers Safflower Plant Pictures and Safflower Plant Kind

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on March 6, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Safflower Plant Pictures and Safflower Plant Kind

Safflower is an herbaceous thistle-like annual plant. The plant has many branches with long sharp spines on its leaves. It grows 30-150 cm tall with globular flowerheads. Brilliant yellow, red or orange flowers bloom in the month of July. Each branch of the plant typically has 1-5 flowerheads, which contain about 15-20 seeds per head. Safflower plants have strong taproot with which it can thrive in dry climates. The plant is susceptible to frost injury.

Traditionally, Safflower plants were grown for its seeds that were used in food coloring and flavoring. Besides, it was also used in medicines and for making red and yellow dyes. However, due to cheaper varieties of synthetic dyes, it is no more used for making dyes. All over the world, the plant is extensively cultivated for extracting vegetable oil from its seeds. Latest research has also reported that genetically modified safflower can be used to make insulin. Safflower oil is colorless, odorless and nutritionally similar to sunflower oil. Safflower oil is used as cooking oil, salad dressing and for the production of margarine.

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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 Loosestrife Pictures and Loosestrife Kind

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on February 23, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Loosestrife Pictures and Loosestrife Kind

Loosestrife is the common name for various flowering plants. Garden loosestrife is the common species that has sword shaped leaves and yellow flowers. Moneywort, also known as creeping Charlie, is another common species 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.

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Pictures of Flowers Jack in the Pulpit Pictures and Jack in the Pulpit Kind

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on February 22, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Jack in the Pulpit Pictures and Jack in the Pulpit Kind

Jack-in-the-Pulpit is an herbaceous perennial plant native to eastern North America. The plant grows in moist woodlands and thickets from Nova Scotia west to Minnesota and south to southern Florida. The plant has other names such as bob onion, brown dragon, Indian turnip, wake robin or wild turnip. The plant grows from corms and has a diverse species ranging from 30-65 cm tall. It has three parted leaves and its flowers are contained in a spadix, which is covered by a hood. Spathe or hood is striped and it protects tiny flowers that are clustered on a stem.

In the name ‘Jack-in-the-Pulpit’, jack refers to spadix and pulpit refers to the spathe. Flowers grow from April to June. Smooth and shiny green fruits are clustered on the thickened spadix. Fruits generally ripen in late summer and fall turning to bright red before the plant becomes dormant. Each berry typically contains 1-5 seeds, which are white to light tan, rounded and often with flattened edges and a short sharp point at the top. Jack-in-the-Pulpit plant contains calcium oxalate crystals in all the parts of the plants and thus consumption of raw plant might result in powerful burning sensation. Properly dried and cooked plant can be eaten as root vegetable, which has been used for the treatments of sore eyes, rheumatism, bronchitis, snakebites and for inducing sterility.