The Plants Database Newsletter

Covering the events of April 6, on which 166 members joined.

Gardening Quote of the Day

"In the dooryard fronting an old farm-house near the white-wash'd palings, Stands the lilac-bush tall-growing with heart-shaped leaves of rich green, with many a pointed blossom rising delicate, with the perfume strong I love, With every leaf a miracle - and from this bush in the dooryard, With delicate-color'd blossoms and heart-shaped leaves of rich green, A sprig with its flower I break. (from When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd, 1865)"

(Walt Whitman, American poet, essayist (born 5/31/1819))

The Plants Database Photo of the Day

Coral Bark Maple 'Sango-kaku'
Acer palmatum
By jkom51

Activity Report:

8 new plants were added to the database.
13 new descriptions were added.
42 new images were added.
87 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
haniford Positive CommentChoke Cherry, Virginia bird cherry
(Prunus virginiana)
juggy Neutral CommentTropical Hibiscus
(Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
philomel Positive CommentEvergreen clematis
(Clematis armandii)
kathi817 Positive CommentNight Blooming Jasmine
(Cestrum nocturnum)
LynneM Positive CommentHosta 'Sparky'
(Hosta )
CountryGardens Positive CommentIvy-leaf Geranium 'Tornado Mixed'
(Pelargonium x peltatum)
Lophophora Neutral CommentTachitsubo Sumire, Violet
(Viola grypoceras var. exilis)
docora Positive CommentEpiscia, Flame Violet 'Pink Panther'
(Episcia cupreata)
jkom51 Positive CommentEvergreen clematis
(Clematis armandii)
poorgeorge Positive CommentRed Buckeye
(Aesculus splendens)
kimche Neutral CommentZZ Plant, Aroid Palm, Succulent Philodendron
(Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
keekster Positive CommentClary Sage, Painted Sage, Hormium Sage
(Salvia viridis)
DLSLandscape Positive CommentGiant Leopard Plant 'Gigantea'
(Farfugium japonicum)

Images

Member Addition Description
MitjoToothache plant
(Spilanthes oleracea)
MitjoTamarind Tree
(Tamarindus indica)
MitjoPapyrus
(Cyperus papyrus)
MitjoBalloon Flower, Chinese Bellflower, Japanese Bellflower
(Platycodon grandiflorus)
MitjoBalloon Flower, Chinese Bellflower, Japanese Bellflower
(Platycodon grandiflorus)
MitjoFoxglove
(Digitalis purpurea)
MitjoCassia
(Senna spectabilis)
MitjoIvy-leaved Morning Glory
(Ipomoea hederacea)
MitjoMorning Glory 'Crimson Rambler'
(Ipomoea purpurea)
MitjoCoffee
(Coffea arabica)
MitjoHollyhock 'The Watchman'
(Alcea rosea nigra)
MitjoCommon Sage, Garden Sage
(Salvia officinalis)
MitjoTamarind Tree
(Tamarindus indica)
MitjoTamarind Tree
(Tamarindus indica)
philomelEvergreen clematis
(Clematis armandii)
LynneMHosta 'Sparky'
(Hosta )
LynneMHosta 'Teaspoon'
(Hosta )
LynneMHosta 'Blue Splendor'
(Hosta )
MossRoseSedum 'Blue Spruce'
(Sedum reflexum)
MossRoseShowy Stonecrop 'Frosty Morn'
(Sedum spectabile)
LynneMHosta 'Polar Moon'
(Hosta )
LynneMHosta 'Fan Dance'
(Hosta )
LynneMHosta 'Blue Shadows'
(Hosta )
brankaWhite Snakeroot 'Chocolate'
(Eupatorium rugosum)
LophophoraTachitsubo Sumire, Violet
(Viola grypoceras var. exilis)
OlgaNJacaranda, Bignonia
(Jacaranda mimosifolia)
BaaQueen's Tears, Friendship Plant
(Billbergia nutans)
BaaAlpine Clematis 'Constance'
(Clematis alpina)
BaaTuberous Comfrey
(Symphytum tuberosum)
BaaHellebore
(Helleborus x hybridus)
BaaBugleweed 'Valfredda (aka Chocolate Chip)'
(Ajuga reptans)
poorgeorgeRed Buckeye
(Aesculus splendens)
jules_jewelTree Peony
(Paeonia suffruticosa)
JeborosCane Begonia, Angel Wing Begonia
(Begonia coccinea)
jules_jewelTree Peony
(Paeonia suffruticosa)
kennedyhGreat Burdock, Edible Burdock, Cockle-Button, Beggar's Buttons
(Arctium lappa)
kennedyhCiliolate Aster, Lindley's Aster, Northern Heart-leaved Aster
(Symphyotrichum ciliolatum)
kennedyhCiliolate Aster, Lindley's Aster, Northern Heart-leaved Aster
(Symphyotrichum ciliolatum)
kennedyhHeath Aster, Squarrose White Aster, Tufted White Prairie Aster
(Symphyotrichum ericoides)
kennedyhNew York Aster, Michaelmas Daisy
(Symphyotrichum novi-belgii)
kennedyhNew York Aster, Michaelmas Daisy
(Symphyotrichum novi-belgii)
MOLLYBEENarcissus, Hoop-Petticoat Daffodil
(Narcissus bulbocodium)

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
Batemanniabate-MAN-nee-uhNamed for James Bateman, 19th century English orchid enthusiast
Anonidiuman-no-NY-dee-umLike Annona (or Anona); means yearly produce
tubergenianumtoo-ber-gen-ee-AY-numNamed for Cornelius Gerrit van Tubergen and his nephews, Thomas M. Hoog and J M C Hoog, bulb growers in Haarlem, Holland
tubergenianatoo-ber-gen-ee-AY-nuhNamed for Cornelius Gerrit van Tubergen and his nephews, Thomas M. Hoog and J M C Hoog, bulb growers in Haarlem, Holland
tubergeniitoo-ber-GEN-ee-eyeNamed for Cornelius Gerrit van Tubergen and his nephews, Thomas M. Hoog and J M C Hoog, bulb growers in Haarlem, Holland
Brachycorythisbrack-ee-ko-RYE-thisFrom the Greek brachy (short) and corys (helmet), referring to the flower shape
trollifoliumtroll-ee-FOH-lee-umHaving leaves like Trollius (Latinized genus name for Globe flower)
Bothriochilusbah-three-oh-KYE-lusFrom the Greek bothri (pit, trench) and cheilus (lip), referring to the nectary pit at the base of the lip
Adenanthea-den-ANTH-eeFrom the Greek aden (gland) and anthos (flower)
iteophylluseye-tee-oh-FIL-usWillow-leaved
iteophyllumeye-tee-oh-FIL-umWillow-leaved
iteophyllaeye-tee-oh-FIL-uhWillow-leaved
Beckmanniabek-MAH-nee-uhnamed for Johann Beckmann, 19th century German scientist and agriculturist
Quivisianthekwiv-is-ee-ANTH-eeFrom the Latin quivis (whichever) and anthos (flower)
Allostigmaal-loh-STIG-muhDifferent stigma
Prinsepiaprin-SEE-pee-uhNamed for James Prinsep, 19th century Secretary of the Asiatic Society of Bengal
Baldelliabal-DEL-ee-uhnamed for Count Bartolomeo Bartolini-Baldelli, 19th century Italian botanist

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... April 6, 2003