Hydrangea, sometimes known as hortensia, is a genus comprising 70 to 75 species of flowering plants native to Asia and the Americas. Eastern Asia, particularly China, Korea, and Japan, has by far the highest diversity of hydrangea species. Hydrangea is derived from the Greek words hydor which means water and angos which means a vessel, which basically translates to water barrel when put together.
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When someone’s birthday, of course, we want to give gifts as a form of greeting and prayer. Birthday gifts also vary, there are clothes, shoes, food, flowers, and other things that the birthday person likes. Who the person is and what our relationship with that person also determines the gifts we give.
The peony is a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Paeonia, which is the sole genus in the Paeoniaceae family. Paeonia is a genus of plants native to the Northern Hemisphere’s moderate and cold climates; Asia, Europe, and Western North America are all home to peonies. All woody species in the section Moutan, or tree peony, are limited to Central and Southern China, including Tibet, in the wild. With an estimate ranging from 25 to 40 species, scientists disagree on how many species can be differentiated, however, the current agreement is 33 known species. The stunning peony is in bloom from spring to summer according to the variety, and it has rich leaves all summer. Peonies are annual flowers that return year after year to captivate you with their breath-taking beauty. Early, middle, and late-flowering types are available at many nurseries, allowing you to extend the peony season and enjoy those gorgeous blossoms for as long as possible. Peony plants may outlive you, in fact, some have been known to live for more than a century.
There are thousands of varieties of flowers that grow with different characters and physical characteristics. Uniquely, for hundreds of years, people have linked the nature of flowers to something specific. They use it at wedding ceremonies, birthdays, the inauguration of a place, expressions of condolences, etc. At that moment, they act as an expression to be conveyed through the language of flowers.
Baby Breath commonly refers to plants from the Genus Gypsophila, a genus of flowering plants in the carnation family, Caryophyllaceae. Baby’s breath is also the common name for the specific well-known decorative plant from the genus, Gypsophila paniculata. The genus name Gypsophila comes from the Greek words gypsos, or gypsum, and philios, which means loving, and it is based on the gypsum-rich soils on which some species grow. Eurasia, Africa, Australia, and the Pacific Islands are their native habitats, but some Gypsophila species have also been introduced to different areas. Turkey features a highly diverse Gypsophila taxonomic collection, with approximately 35 native species.
Sometimes when you receive a beautiful flower bouquet from someone special, you can be fascinated by its beauty and do not want them to wilt or die. One way to save a lovely arrangement from a loved one or commemorate flowers from a particular event is by pressing flowers. Pressed flowers are an easy way to capture a moment in time. By learning how to preserve and frame them at home, you can ensure that their beauty and sentimental value last for years. Drying your flower bouquets, of course, is another way to preserve them. However, unlike dried flowers, pressed flowers are ideal for framing and presenting as art, giving as a heartfelt gift, or decorate handwritten cards and messages. There are a few different methods for pressing flowers, but you can quickly get the job done with just a few things from around your house, plus it does not require any special tools.
Gladiolus are ornamental flowers that come in a variety of elegant colors. The choice of beautiful colors range from white, rose, pink, lavender, purple, burgundy to yellow and green. The blooms spike high with orchid-like blooms. The length of the gladiolus can reach up to 4 meters. The sword-like shape is the origin of its name. Gladiolus is a Latin word for small sword, which resembles the sharp blooms that look spectacular in a vase. If you want to get someone a flower, gladiolus would be a perfect choice. It is even better to give to someone who was born in August. Gladiolus is touted as the birth flower of August babies. However, the symbolism that gladiolus holds makes it perfect for any of your loved ones. The flower symbolizes the strength of character, openness as well as generosity. If you have a loved one that resembles these qualities, don’t hesitate to give gladiolus to them.
Calla lily or arum lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) is a plant from the Araceae family. They are native to Lesotho, South Africa, and Swaziland. They are bulbous perennials that produce white flowers. They prefer waterlogged places such as ponds. The planting medium should be in the form of mud or muddy soil. Etymologically, it is also known as trumpet or arum lily. They belong to the Araceae group which also includes philodendrons. It means that it is not related to other arum flowers. The Latin name of it is Zantedeschia Aethiopica. It comes from South Africa and thrives in the country and surrounding countries.
The lotus flower scientifically belongs to the genus Nelumbo, while it comes from the genus Nymphaea. This classification states that it is not at all related to the pond lily. Before its scientific name, it had other labels, such as Nelumbium Speciosum (Willd.) or Nymphaea nelumbo. It is an aquatic plant that is the symbol of India. The distribution of it to mainland Europe occurred in 1787 when Sir Joseph Banks brought this to Western Europe to plant it in a greenhouse in one of the botanical gardens.
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Myosotis, popularly known as forget-me-nots or scorpion grasses, is a genus of flowering plants in the Boraginaceae family. The common name forget-me-not was first used in English by King Henry IV of England in 1398, and it was derived from the German Vergissmeinnicht. Myosotis species can be found in temperate regions of both the northern and southern hemispheres. According to genetic evidence, the genus originated in the northern hemisphere. With roughly 60 recognized species in western Eurasia and approximately 40 confirmed species in New Zealand, the genus has two centres of species distribution.
