The Plants Database Newsletter

Covering the events of December 15, on which 68 members joined.

Gardening Quote of the Day

"Every generation thinks it has the answers, and every generation is humbled by nature. "

(Phillip Lubin)

The Plants Database Photo of the Day

Hindu Datura 'Cornucopea'
Datura metal
By CoyoteSpirit

Activity Report:

7 new plants were added to the database.
5 new descriptions were added.
31 new images were added.

Comments

Member Addition Description
1601 Positive CommentChristmas Cactus, Holiday Cactus, Zygocactus
(Schlumbergera x buckleyi)
Baa Neutral CommentScots Pine, European Redwood
(Pinus sylvestris)
ideboda Positive CommentAustralian Waxflower
(Hoya australis ssp. australis)
ideboda Neutral CommentAsiatic Dayflower, Blue Dayflower
(Commelina communis)
eloopj Positive CommentRibbon Plant, Lucky Bamboo
(Dracaena sanderiana)

Images

Member Addition Description
eloopjBigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea
(Hydrangea macrophylla)
UlrichNagami Kumquat
(Fortunella margarita)
eloopjCane Begonia, Angel Wing Begonia
(Begonia coccinea)
eloopjCane Begonia, Angel Wing Begonia
(Begonia coccinea)
eloopjHeavenly Bamboo, Nandina
(Nandina domestica)
vinceTropical Hibiscus
(Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
BaaScots Pine, European Redwood
(Pinus sylvestris)
BaaScots Pine, European Redwood
(Pinus sylvestris)
BaaScots Pine, European Redwood
(Pinus sylvestris)
idebodaAustralian Waxflower
(Hoya australis ssp. australis)
vinceGeranium
(Pelargonium hortorum)
philomelChinese Lanterns, Japanese Lanterns, Fringed Rosemallow, Waltzing Ladies
(Hibiscus schizopetalus)
vinceAmaryllis
(Hippeastrum hybrid)
EvertAmaryllis
(Hippeastrum hybrid)
EvertAmaryllis
(Hippeastrum hybrid)
eloopjHeavenly Bamboo, Nandina
(Nandina domestica)
CoyoteSpiritSweet Pea
(Lathyrus odoratus)
CoyoteSpiritCane Begonia, Angel Wing Begonia
(Begonia coccinea)
eloopjRibbon Plant, Lucky Bamboo
(Dracaena sanderiana)
vinceGround Bromelia
(Bromelia humilis)
EvertAmaryllis
(Hippeastrum hybrid)
kellPoinsettia 'Plum Pudding'
(Euphorbia pulcherrima)
vinceFancy-Leafed Caladium
(Caladium bicolor)
vinceFreesia
(Freesia x hybrida)
yvanaMazus
(Mazus reptans)
yvanaMazus
(Mazus reptans)
yvanaBigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea
(Hydrangea macrophylla)
yvanaAster 'Woods Pink'
(Aster )
yvanaDusty Miller
(Senecio cineraria)
yvanaBigflower Coreopsis, Tickseed Coreopsis
(Coreopsis grandiflora)
yvanaDwarf Green Aucuba 'Dwarf'
(Aucuba japonica)

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
BuglossoidesGreek for
BulbophyllumGreek for
Burchardianamed for Oscar Buchard (1863-1949), a German botanist
Burseranamed for J. Burser, a 16th century botanist
Butiaa Brazilian word for a palm
ButomusGreek for

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... December 15, 2002