The Plants Database Newsletter

Covering the events of January 25, on which 92 members joined.

Gardening Quote of the Day

"Eventually, a gardener becomes a philosopher."

(Barbara Dodge Borland, American author)

The Plants Database Photo of the Day

Spurge
Euphorbia characias wulfenii
By Cactus_Joe

Activity Report:

10 new plants were added to the database.
35 new descriptions were added.
15 new images were added.
828 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
jkom51 Negative CommentHeavenly Bamboo, Nandina
(Nandina domestica)
thoth777 Positive CommentHindu Datura 'Cornucopea'
(Datura metal)
lupinelover Neutral CommentGiant Dodder
(Cuscuta reflexa)
jody Neutral CommentHosta 'Davidson Green'
(Hosta )
jody Neutral CommentHosta 'Dazzling'
(Hosta )
jody Neutral CommentHosta 'Dear Heart'
(Hosta )
jody Neutral CommentHosta 'Debutante'
(Hosta )
jody Neutral CommentHosta 'Decorata'
(Hosta )
Lesadawn Positive CommentHosta 'Blue Dimples'
(Hosta )
Abutilon Positive CommentCanna Lily 'Tropical Sunrise'
(Canna x generalis)
Abutilon Positive CommentCanna Lily 'Pride of India (Taj Mahal)'
(Canna x generalis)
1601 Positive CommentBlue Hibiscus, Lilac Hibiscus, Purple Hibiscus
(Alyogyne huegelii)
Jerome Positive CommentTree Fuchsia, African Walnut, Weeping Boerboon
(Schotia brachypetala)
jody Neutral CommentHosta 'David A. Haskell'
(Hosta )
jody Neutral CommentHosta 'Dawn'
(Hosta )
jody Neutral CommentHosta 'Dawn's Early Light'
(Hosta )
jody Neutral CommentHosta 'Day Dream'
(Hosta )
Shirley1md Positive CommentClematis Niobe 'Niobe'
(Clematis )
Shirley1md Neutral CommentCanna Lily 'Pride of India (Taj Mahal)'
(Canna x generalis)
lupinelover Neutral CommentDracula Corydalis 'GP Baker'
(Corydalis solida)
vroomp Positive CommentBlue Anise Sage, Brazilian Sage 'Black and Blue'
(Salvia guaranitica)
lupinelover Negative CommentGiant Ragweed, Great Ragweed
(Ambrosia trifida)
lupinelover Negative CommentCommon Ragweed, Annual Ragweed, Annual Bur-Sage
(Ambrosia artemisiifolia)
lupinelover Neutral CommentScarlet Pimpernel, Pimpernel, Adders Eyes
(Anagallis arvensis)
lupinelover Neutral CommentGreat Burdock, Edible Burdock, Cockle-Button, Beggar's Buttons
(Arctium lappa)
poppysue Neutral CommentRuby Leaf, Parrot Leaf, Joseph's Coat
(Alternanthera dentata)
lupinelover Positive CommentEnglish Daisy, Lawn Daisy, Bruisewort
(Bellis perennis)
lupinelover Neutral CommentTickseed Sunflower, Bur Marigold, Swamp Beggarticks, Bearded Beggarticks
(Bidens aristosa)
poppysue Neutral CommentBeefsteak Plant, Bloodleaf
(Iresine herbstii)
lupinelover Negative CommentShepherd's-purse
(Capsella bursa-pastoris)
poppysue Positive CommentBeefsteak Plant, Chicken Gizzard 'Aureoreticulata'
(Iresine herbstii)
lupinelover Negative CommentBull Thistle
(Cirsium vulgare)
lupinelover Negative CommentCanada Thistle, Creeping Thistle
(Cirsium arvense)
lupinelover Negative CommentField Bindweed
(Convolvulus arvensis)
lupinelover Neutral CommentDwarf Morning Glory
(Convolvulus tricolor)

Images

Member Addition Description
golddogGoat's Beard
(Aruncus dioicus)
FloridianBlack Mangrove
(Avicennia germinans)
SeedsowerDaylily 'Malaysian Monarch'
(Hemerocallis )
AbutilonBanana Canna 'Musafolia'
(Canna edulis)
AbutilonCanna Lily 'Tropical Sunrise'
(Canna x generalis)
crotonmaniaCroton
(Codiaeum variegatum)
AbutilonCanna Lily 'Pride of India (Taj Mahal)'
(Canna x generalis)
yvanaDaylily 'Stella de Oro'
(Hemerocallis hybrid)
yvanaAlpine Columbine
(Aquilegia alpina)
ulfhockeDracula Corydalis 'GP Baker'
(Corydalis solida)
ulfhockeTibetan Blue Poppy
(Meconopsis betonicifolia)
yvanaSpearmint
(Mentha spicata)
george4taxChristmas Cactus, Holiday Cactus, Zygocactus
(Schlumbergera x buckleyi)
george4taxChristmas Cactus, Holiday Cactus, Zygocactus
(Schlumbergera x buckleyi)
yvanaCommon Mint
(Mentha arvensis)

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
ShotiaSHOT-ee-uhNamed for Richard van der Schot, 18th century gardener and explorer in South Africa with Nikolaus Joseph Freiherr von Jacquin
calcitrappakal-kee-TRAH-puhFrom the Medieval Latin calcatrippa (thistle), a compound of calyx (heel) or calcare (to tread), and trapa, a Germanic word meaning trap
acanthoidesa-KAN-thoy-deezResembling Acanthus (meaning spike or spine)
biebersteiniiby-ber-STY-nee-eyeNamed for Baron Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein, 19th century German explorer in southern Russia
tenuiflorusten-yoo-ee-FLOR-uhSlender flowered
tenuiflorumten-yoo-ee-FLOR-umSlender flowered
tenuifloraten-yoo-ee-FLOR-uhSlender flowered
x grandiflorumgran-dih-FLOR-umHybrid having large flowers
x morifoliummor-ee-FOH-lee-umHybrid having leaves like Morus (Mulberry)
camporumKAM-por-umObscure meaning; possibly a derivation of camphorum, alluding to the aromatic properties of the species
megacephalummeg-uh-SEFF-uh-lumFrom the Greek mega (large) and kephale (head)
huegeliihew-GEL-ee-eyeNamed after Baron Karl von Huegel, 19th century Austrian naturalist
megacephalusmeg-uh-SEFF-uh-lusFrom the Greek mega (large) and kephale (head)
lewtoniilew-TON-ee-eyeNamed for F.L. Lewton, who collected plants in the late 19th century
angustataan-gus-TAY-tuhNarrowed
angustatuman-gus-TAY-tumNarrowed
angustatusan-gus-TAY-tusNarrowed
pugnaxPUG-naksFrom the Latin pugnare, meaning stubborn, contentious

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... January 25, 2003