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Do you know that • There are two sorts of Amaranthus flowers; they are upright bloom spike, for instance, A. hypochondriacus or long- hanging tassels, for instance, A. caudatus. • This flowering plant is mainly available from the early summer to the mid-autumn. • It comes in 2 major colors that are deep red and lime green. • Today ... Full story

•    There are a nearly one hundred species of Erythrina. •    The name Erythrina stands for coral tree from the Greek word for red. •    The bloom of Cockspur coral tree flower is the national flower of Argentina and Uruguay. It was assigned as the National Flower of Argentina on the 2nd of December, 1942. •    In addition, the ... Full story

Do you know that •    In Buddhism the Lotus flower is considered to be a sacred.  Being one of the eight fortunate signs of Buddhism.  The lotus flower with 8 petals is used in Buddhist mandalas, sygnifying cosmic harmony, a thousand-petals- Lotus denotes spiritual illumination. A famous Buddhist mantra, "Om mane padme," relates to the ... Full story

Do you know that •    Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) was declared the State Flower of Mississippi in the year 1952. •    It has such common names as Evergreen Magnolia, Large-Flower Magnolia, Bull-Bay, and Big-Laurel. •    The plant’s blossoms lack real petals and sepals; they are made up of petal-like tepals. •    Actually Magnolia flowers do not yield true nectar; instead of they give pollen in big quantities. •    The pollen ... Full story

Do you know that •    Pansies are valued by many gardeners by their pleasing scent and attractive flowers that can be consumed. •    Pansy is popular amongst the flower enthusiasts as they are very easy-to grow plants. Pansies grown from seed or bedding plants are comparatively disease and pest free. •    The pansy is closely related to the viola ... Full story

•    The General Assembly declared Yellow jessamine as the South Carolina State Flower on February 1, 1924. •    In herbal medicine the plant has been utilized for eye ailments treatment and as natural, scented oil for hair. •    Substances prepared from the roots and rhizomes of the plant have served as central nervous-system depressants, febrifuge, anodyne, ... Full story

Do you know that • The name "lavender" originates from the Latin word 'lavare', meaning ‘to wash’. As for the scientific name "lavandula", it is taken from "livendula", meaning 'bluish'. • The plant is native to the Canary Islands, North and East Africa, south Europe and the Mediterranean, Arabia, and India. • During the Great Plague in London in the ... Full story

Do you know that… •    True Violets have been in cultivation by ancient Greeks sicne 500 BC or even earlier. Greeks and the Romans valued Violets for its herbal properties, made wine from them and sweetened food. •    Using the flowers in love portions, the Ancient Greeks believed the Violets symbolized fertility and love. By the way people ... Full story

Do you know that… •    Sunflower represents the state flower of Kansas, America. •    It is remarkable for turning its face the Sun, such behavior is scientifically called heliotropism. •    Native Americans started sunflowers cultivation more than 1000 years ago. •    Sunflower seeds contain plenty of calcium and 11 other essential minerals. They do have 50% fat, but it is ... Full story

Do you know that... •    Swedish botanist Carl von Linne (Linnaeus) was the 1st who gave detailed description of Tiger Lily in 1753. •    The plant has medicinal properties. A tincture got from the fresh plant is used in the nausea and uterine-neuralgia, congestion and irritation treatment. •    Tiger Lily flower essence assists in holistic healing. •    Despite ... Full story