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Thursday, 21 June 2012
Flowers and Plants
Family:Asteraceae Genus:Leucanthemum Species:L.Vulgare Asters belong to a widespread group of plants known as daisies. This species is also known as the ox-eye, moon and dog daisy. Native to Europe and Asia.
Family:Asteraceae Genus:Symphyotrichum Species:S.novea-angliae Commonly known as the New England Aster. Native to North America. Asters are generally geographically widespread and comprise many species.As a result many cultivars have been developed.
Family:Apiaceae Genus:Eryngium Species: E.maritimum Native to Europe, found along many coastlines. Is a protected dune plant that has disappeared in many regions. Commonly known as the Sea Holly.
Family:Malvaceae Genus:Abutilion Species:A.megapotamicum Native to Brazil,Uraguay and Argentina. Abutilion is a large genus containing over 150 species within the "Mallow" family. This particular species is a varigated form known as "Varigatum". These plants are commonly referred to as Chinese lanterns or Bell flowers, Indian mallow and Flowering maple.
Family:Adoxaceae Genera:Viburnum Species:V.davidii This genera contains approximatley 175 species. Native to S.America, Asia, most of the northern hemisphere and the Atlas mountains of Africa.
Family:Acanthaceae Genus:Acanthus Species:A.spinosus This genus contains about 30 species. Native to all tropical and temperate regions. Commonly referred to as "Bears Breeches".
Family:Nyctaginaceae Genus:Bougainvillea Species:B.Glabra Also known as the Paper Flower due to its papery bracts or the Lesser Bougainvillea. Native to Brazil
Family:Asteracea Genus:Gaillardia Species:A.Aristata A species of the sunflower family. Commonly known as the common Blanketflower or common Gaillardia. Native to Northern America but thrives in many habitats.
Family:Asteracea Genus: Dahlia Species:D.Bora Bora This species like many of the Dahlia are cultivars or hybrids. There are aproximatly 40 varieties. Native to Mexico of which it is the national flower, Central America and Colombia.
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