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Pictures of Flowers Tulip Pictures and Tulip Plant Kind

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on March 9, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Tulip Pictures and Tulip Plant Kind

Tulip is a genus of about 150 species of bulbous flowering plants native to South Europe, North Africa, and Asia. Besides the natural species, many hybrid species and cultivars are grown in gardens, used as potted plants and for making cut flowers bouquet. Tulip is indigenous to Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey and other parts of Central Asia. The plants originate from mountainous areas with temperate climates and require a period of cool dormancy.

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Pictures of Flowers Strawflower Plant Pictures and Strawflower Plant Kind

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on March 8, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Strawflower Plant Pictures and Strawflower Plant Kind

Strawflower is a tall herb consisting of about 600 species of flowering plants in the sunflower family. The plants are native to South Africa, Madagascar, Eurasia and Australasia. The plants can be annuals, herbaceous perennials or shrubs, which grow to a height of 60-90 cm. Leaves, are oblong and flat. Base of the flowerhead is smooth or honeycombed and resembles daisies. Flowers come in almost all the colors except blue.

Many species are grown as ornamental plants and as dried flowers. Open flowers and stalks can preserve their color and shape for longer periods if the flowers are cut when young and then dried. An essential oil with a yellow or reddish tint is produced from the strawflower plants. All over the world, dried flowers are used in winter bouquets. Some of the species of the plants have everlasting flowers, which last for long periods in dried forms. Many new species of strawflowers have been identified, which have natural habitats in rocky areas.

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Pictures of Flowers Spiraea Plant Pictures and Spiraea Plant Kind

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on March 7, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Spiraea Plant Pictures and Spiraea Plant Kind

Spiraea is a genus of 80 species of shrubs native to temperate regions of Northern Hemisphere with highest diversity and density in eastern Asia. During the early summer, varieties of species bearing dainty lace-like blooms can be found across gardens and parks. Few species of Spiraea plants are wild flowers in eastern United States and Canada. Several varieties are grown as ornamental plants, most common and popular being bridal wreath that has drooping branches loaded with clusters of white flowers.

Majority of the species are dwarfs and none of the species reach more than eight feet height. Leaves of the plants are pointed with toothed edges. The plant is hardy and too woody to be used an edible plant. In North America, the plant has a long history of being used in herbal tea and for its medicinal properties. The plant contains methyl salicylate and many other salicylates, which possess analgesic properties similar to aspirin drug. Tea made from the leaves of Spiraea plants is often used as an enema and in treating the infections of the bowels and vagina areas.

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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 Rhododendron Plant Pictures and Rhododendron Plant Kind

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on February 25, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Rhododendron Plant Pictures and Rhododendron Plant Kind

Rhododendron is a large genus of about 1000 species of flowering plants with showy flowers. Rhododendron is the national flower of Nepal. The genus is characterized by shrubs and small to medium large trees, smallest species being 10-100 cm tall and largest species over 30 meters tall. Leaves are spirally arranged and either evergreens or deciduous. Leaves of some of the species are covered by scales or hairs on their undersides. Many of the species are well-known all over the world for their large clusters of beautiful flowers.

Rhododendron is a very widely distributed species throughout most of the Northern Hemisphere except for dry areas and extending into Southern Hemisphere in southeastern Asia and northern Australasia. Greatest diversity of Rhododendrons is found in the Himalayan mountains Uttarakhand, Nepal and Sikkim to Sichuan and in the mountains of Indo-China, Korea, Taiwan and Japan. In Europe and North America, relatively fewer species are found and in South America and Africa, Rhododendrons have not yet been found. Rhododendrons are extensively used in gardening, landscapes and ornamental plants.

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Pictures of Flowers Protea Pictures and Protea Kind

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on February 25, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Protea Pictures and Protea Kind

Protea is both the botanical and common English name for a genus of about 120 species of flowering plants. Plants are also sometimes called as sugarbushes. The plant was named after the Greek God Proteus who could change his form at will and likewise Protea also has different forms. The plant is native to Africa and grows to height of 3-10 feet. Most common species of protea plants is the giant Protea, called as King Protea.

Protea bears large flowers, which vary widely in color, size and shape depending upon the type of species. Flower heads are surrounded by many overlapping bracts, which may be white, pink or red. The plant grows best in dry summers, mild, and wet winters. The plants require well-drained and slightly acidic soils. In California, Protea is cultivated in large scale for its use as ornamental plants. Protea has been treated as national flower or symbol in South Africa. Some of the national sporting teams of South Africa are also referred to as ?The Proteas?

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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 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 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 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.