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Pictures of Flowers Star of Bethlehem Plant Pictures and Star of Bethlehem Plant Kind

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on March 8, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Star of Bethlehem Plant Pictures and Star of Bethlehem Plant Kind

Star of Bethlehem is a genus of small and hardy perennial plants native to Southern Europe and South Africa. The plant grows from bulbs and has grass-like basal leaves and a slender stalk up to 30 cm tall. Star of Bethlehem bears large clusters of star-shaped white flowers with green stripes. Due to its star shaped flowers and its appearance in the Biblical Account of the birth of Jesus, the plant has been named as ‘Star of Bethlehem’.

Some of the species of Star of Bethlehem plants are poisonous to grazing animals and have also been reported to kill cattle and livestock. Few of the species are edible and can be used as vegetables. The plant was first developed in Italy and now it has become a common sight in the gardens of North America. Many people grow Star of Bethlehem in gardens, greenhouses and window boxes. Flowers bloom during the months of May and June. Bulbs of the flowers contain alkaloids, which are toxic.

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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 Snakeroot Plant Pictures and Snakeroot Plant Kind

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on March 7, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Snakeroot Plant Pictures and Snakeroot Plant Kind

Snakeroot is a genus of about 250 species of perennials and shrubs from the sunflower family. The plant is native to warmer regions of the United States. The name snakeroot is thought to have been derived from the seeming similarity in the appearance of the roots with snake and also probably because the plants were used for treating snakebites.

Snakeroot plant has multiple and branched stems. Inflorescence consists of fluffy red or pinkish-white flowers in clusters. Leaves are long, triangular and in opposite arrangements with a foul smelling musky scent. Common snakeroot reaches to a height of up to 3 feet. In the ancient times, people used to chew the roots of snakeroot plants to apply them to their wounds. Besides, the roots of some of the species were also used to make tonics and painkillers. Black snakeroot, Virginia snakeroot, button snakeroot and Texas snakeroot are few of the most common snakeroot species that are cultivated for their medicinal values such as in the treatments of snakebites and breathing ailments.

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Pictures of Flowers Rose Plant Pictures and Rose Plant Kind

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on February 27, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Rose Plant Pictures and Rose Plant Kind

Rose, one of the most beautiful flowers among all the flowers, is a genus of about 100 species of perennials or shrubs. Most of the species are native to Asia. Few species are native to Europe, North America and northwest Africa. Species from different parts of the world can easily hybrid and thus many types of new species of garden roses have been developed all over the world. Rose is believed as the symbol of fragrance and loveliness throughout the world. No other flower has been described in literary works of all the times and all the civilizations as often as rose.

Leaves are alternate and pinnately compound with sharply toothed oval shaped leaflets. An edible fleshy fruit called rose hip grows on the plants. Rose plants range in size from tiny and miniature roses to Rose Climbers that can grow up to 20 meters tall. Rose is the national flower of England and state flowers of many states of USA. Besides garden and ornamental plants, rose is extensively used in perfumes, jam, jelly, marmalade, rose water, rose oil and many other food products for its high Vitamin C contents. Rose is also used often in cosmetics and makeup products.

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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 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 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 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 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.

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Pictures of Flowers Goldenrod Pictures and Goldenrod Kind

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on February 22, 2009

Pictures of Flowers Goldenrod Pictures and Goldenrod Kind

Goldenrod is a yellow flowering plant that has about 120 species, mostly native to North America. In USA, goldenrod is often considered as the national flower and in many states; it has been adopted as the state flower. Goldenrods grow at many places including mountains, plains, swamps, dry areas, meadows, ditches, pastures, roadside, waste areas and by the sea. Due to its typical bright yellow flowers, it is sometimes difficult to distinguish various species. Goldenrods are often mistakenly blamed for causing hay fever.

Goldenrods vary in size from less than one foot to as high as eight feet. Leaves can be notched or smooth. Stems may be smooth or hairy. However, all the species have tiny flowers that grow in thick clusters or long plumes at the end of slender stems. Flowers are followed by feathery fruits and seeds. Goldenrods are perennials and bloom in summer or early fall. Goldenrods are widely used as decoration flowers. At many places, they are considered as a sign of good luck or good fortune while at some places they are thought as weeds.