The Plants Database Newsletter

Covering the events of March 26, on which 145 members joined.

Gardening Quote of the Day

"As seedlings of God, we barely blossom on earth; we fully flower in heaven."

(Russell M. Nelson)

The Plants Database Photo of the Day

Texas Sage, Scarlet Sage, Tropical Sage 'Coral Nymph'
Salvia coccinea
By gardengrrl

Activity Report:

4 new plants were added to the database.
13 new descriptions were added.
29 new images were added.
42 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
RMarsden Positive CommentHimalayan honeysuckle
(Leycesteria formosa)
Greenknee Positive CommentHosta 'Ventricosa'
(Hosta )
Kelli Neutral CommentGladiolus
(Gladiolus x hortulanus)
jello45420 Positive CommentZZ Plant, Aroid Palm, Succulent Philodendron
(Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
Naguala Positive CommentMorning Glory;Tlilitzin;Coaxihuitl
(Ipomoea violacea )
primrosepath Positive CommentCoralbells, Alumroot, Alum Root 'White Marble'
(Heuchera pubescens)
primrosepath Positive CommentCoralbells, Alumroot, Alum Root 'Winter Red'
(Heuchera )
stlgarden Positive CommentRose of Sharon 'Tricolor'
(Hibiscus syriacus)
TwinLakesChef Positive CommentFlowering Tobacco 'Sensation'
(Nicotiana x sanderae)
philomel Positive CommentFlowering Tobacco 'Sensation'
(Nicotiana x sanderae)
kennedyh Neutral CommentCoral Flower
(Heuchera cylindrica)
philomel Positive CommentTulip
(Tulipa turkestanica)
Dinu Positive CommentMahatma
(Cordyline terminalis)

Images

Member Addition Description
kellJapanese Maple 'Bloodgood'
(Acer palmatum)
kellJapanese Maple 'Bloodgood'
(Acer palmatum)
kellJapanese Maple 'Bloodgood'
(Acer palmatum)
ChammaWhite Orchid Tree
(Bauhinia candicans)
ChammaPapaya
(Carica papaya)
ChammaPapaya
(Carica papaya)
ChammaOrchid Tree
(Bauhinia chinensis)
jofloVoodoo Lily
(Sauromatum guttatum)
KelliGladiolus
(Gladiolus x hortulanus)
KelliGladiolus
(Gladiolus x hortulanus)
KelliAmaryllis
(Hippeastrum hybrid)
primrosepathCoralbells, Alumroot, Alum Root 'White Marble'
(Heuchera pubescens)
NagualaMorning Glory;Tlilitzin;Coaxihuitl
(Ipomoea violacea )
NagualaMorning Glory;Tlilitzin;Coaxihuitl
(Ipomoea violacea )
NagualaMorning Glory;Tlilitzin;Coaxihuitl
(Ipomoea violacea )
jules_jewelLakeview Jasmine, Orange Jessamine, Chinese Box 'Lakeview'
(Murraya paniculata)
TwinLakesChefFlowering Tobacco 'Sensation'
(Nicotiana x sanderae)
TwinLakesChefFlowering Tobacco 'Sensation'
(Nicotiana x sanderae)
TwinLakesChefFlowering Tobacco 'Sensation'
(Nicotiana x sanderae)
kennedyhHelleborine
(Epipactis helleborine)
kennedyhHelleborine
(Epipactis helleborine)
kennedyhNarrow-leaved Cotton Grass
(Eriophorum angustifolium)
kennedyhDowny Rattlesnake Plantain
(Goodyera pubescens)
kennedyhCoral Flower
(Heuchera cylindrica)
kennedyhCoral Flower
(Heuchera cylindrica)
philomelTulip
(Tulipa turkestanica)
MOLLYBEEMoney Plant, Honesty, Bolbonac, Moonwort, Silver Dollar
(Lunaria annua)
DinuBrazilian Nightshade; St. Vincent Lilac; Italian Jasmine
(Solanum seaforthianum)
DinuMahatma
(Cordyline terminalis)

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
Acronemaak-roh-NEE-muhFrom the Greek akro (top, end) and nema (thread)
Lacinarialak-in-AY-ree-uhTorn into strips
soleiroliiso-ley-ROH-lee-eyeNamed for Captain Joseph Francois Soleirol, who collected many Corsican plants in the early 19th century
Soleiroliaso-ley-ROH-lee-uhNamed for Captain Joseph Francois Soleirol, who collected many Corsican plants in the early 19th century
turkestanicatur-kay-STAN-ee-kuhOf or from Turkey
turkestanicumtur-kay-STAN-ee-kumOf or from Turkey
turkestanicustur-kay-STAN-ee-kusOf or from Turkey

Final Notes

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... March 26, 2003