The Plants Database Newsletter

Covering the events of April 24, on which 199 members joined.

Gardening Quote of the Day

"A true friend is one who would overlook my broken fence to admire my flowers. "

(Unknown)

The Plants Database Photo of the Day

Sweet Mock Orange, English Dogwood
Philadelphus coronarius
By poorgeorge

Activity Report:

15 new plants were added to the database.
23 new descriptions were added.
54 new images were added.
187 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
lexy Positive CommentSpotted Calla Lily
(Zantedeschia albomaculata)
Maudie Neutral CommentIndian Pipe, Indianpipe, Corpse Plant, Ice Plant, Death Plant, Bird's Nest
(Monotropa uniflora)
jkom51 Neutral CommentShowy Sedum, Stonecrop 'Autumn Joy (Herbstfreude)'
(Sedum hybrid)
Terry Neutral CommentAnthony Parker Sage 'Anthony Parker'
(Salvia )
Abutilon Positive CommentCanna Lily 'Yellow Glow'
(Canna x generalis)
beckykay Positive CommentSedum 'Tricolor'
(Sedum spurium)
Monocromatico Positive CommentQueen's Wreath, Bluebird Vine, Sandpaper Vine
(Petrea volubilis)
beckykay Positive CommentShowy Sedum, Stonecrop 'Autumn Joy (Herbstfreude)'
(Sedum hybrid)
Monocromatico Positive CommentBromeliad
(Aechmea nudicaulis)
Nurafey Positive CommentMexican Petunia, Desert Petunia
(Ruellia brittoniana)
philomel Positive CommentDaphne
(Daphne collina)
Monocromatico Positive CommentPelican Flower, Dutchman's Pipe
(Aristolochia grandiflora)
philomel Positive CommentWinter Daphne
(Daphne odora)
Nurafey Positive CommentMadagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
(Catharanthus roseus)
Nurafey Positive CommentCatnip
(Nepeta cataria)
Nurafey Positive CommentMexican Heather, False Heather
(Cuphea hyssopifolia)
lindah Positive CommentDaylily 'Pojo'
(Hemerocallis )
Monocromatico Positive CommentBird Beak Orchid
(Oncidium ornithorhynchum)
Monocromatico Positive CommentOrchid
(Laelia tenebrosa)
Monocromatico Neutral CommentIxora
(Ixora coccinea)
ArbaStar Positive CommentCommon Mullein, Aaron's Rod, Adam's Flannel, Fairy Tale Plant
(Verbascum thapsus)
Monocromatico Negative CommentCastor Bean, Caster Oil Plant, Mole Bean, Higuera Infernal
(Ricinus communis)
Monocromatico Positive CommentCoconut Orchid; Coconut Pie Orchid
(Maxillaria tenuifolia)

Images

Member Addition Description
philomelRamsons, Wild Garlic
(Allium ursinum)
kirklamsRose 'Fellenberg (1835)'
(Rosa Noisette (OGR))
kirklamsRose 'Fellenberg (1835)'
(Rosa Noisette (OGR))
kirklamsRose 'Champneys' Pink Cluster (1811)'
(Rosa Noisette (OGR))
kirklamsRose 'Natchitoches Noisette'
(Rosa Noisette (OGR))
LophophoraOrchid 'Stardust Fire Bird'
(Dendrobium )
LophophoraOrchid 'Stardust Fire Bird'
(Dendrobium )
LophophoraOrchid 'Rainbow Dancer'
(Dendrobium )
LophophoraOrchid 'Rainbow Dancer'
(Dendrobium )
BadseedStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Yo-Yo'
(Iris )
KelliScarlet Flax 'Rubrum'
(Linum grandiflorum)
AbutilonCanna Lily 'Yellow Glow'
(Canna x generalis)
hczone6Spike Speedwell 'Red Fox'
(Veronica spicata)
hczone6Spike Speedwell 'Red Fox'
(Veronica spicata)
hczone6Spike Speedwell 'Red Fox'
(Veronica spicata)
KelliFalse Banana, Red Abyssinian Banana, Wild Banana
(Ensete ventricosum)
lexyHellebore
(Helleborus x hybridus)
MitjoVoodoo Lily
(Sauromatum guttatum)
MonocromaticoFirecracker Plant, Coral Plant, Coralblow, Fountain Plant
(Russelia equisetiformis)
ulfhockeCorydalis
(Corydalis bracteata)
MonocromaticoFirecracker Plant, Coral Plant, Coralblow, Fountain Plant
(Russelia equisetiformis)
MonocromaticoBromeliad
(Aechmea nudicaulis)
MonocromaticoBromeliad
(Aechmea nudicaulis)
KelliTulip, Darwin hybrids
(Tulipa hybrids)
KelliBearded Iris, Flag
(Iris germanica)
philomelEnglish Bluebell, Wild Hyacinth
(Hyacinthoides non-scripta)
hczone6Speedwell 'Sunnyborder Blue'
(Veronica austriaca)
hczone6Speedwell 'Sunnyborder Blue'
(Veronica austriaca)
philomelDaphne
(Daphne collina)
MonocromaticoPelican Flower, Dutchman's Pipe
(Aristolochia grandiflora)
MonocromaticoQueen's Wreath, Bluebird Vine, Sandpaper Vine
(Petrea volubilis)
philomelWinter Daphne
(Daphne odora)
MonocromaticoPlumbago, Cape Leadwort
(Plumbago auriculata)
abbyreneeMillion Bells
(Calibrachoa x hybridus)
easter0794Palm Grass
(Curculigo capitulata)
easter0794Palm Grass
(Curculigo capitulata)
MonocromaticoCocoa Tree, Cacao
(Theobroma cacao)
MonocromaticoBird of Paradise, Crane Flower
(Strelitzia reginae)
MonocromaticoPomegranate, Granate Apple
(Punica granatum)
BadseedAnise Hyssop, Licorice Mint
(Agastache foeniculum)
BadseedLion's Ear
(Leonotis leonurus)
BadseedMexican Hats, Grey Headed Coneflower, Upright Prairie Coneflower, Yellow Coneflower, Red Hats
(Ratibida columnifera)
azsteve905Louisiana Iris 'Ann Chowning'
(Iris )
MonocromaticoOrchid
(Laelia tenebrosa)
MonocromaticoOrchid
(Laelia tenebrosa)
MonocromaticoOrchid
(Laelia tenebrosa)
2greenthumbsCastor Bean, Caster Oil Plant, Mole Bean, Higuera Infernal
(Ricinus communis)
MonocromaticoIxora
(Ixora coccinea)
ArtyMissFlame Azalea
(Rhododendron calendulaceum)
ArtyMissTea Rose 'Chicago Peace'
( Hybrid)
ArtyMissRose 'Angel Face (1968)'
(Rosa Floribunda)
ArtyMissColumbine 'Songbird "Robin"'
(Aquilegia x hybrida)
MonocromaticoCoconut Orchid; Coconut Pie Orchid
(Maxillaria tenuifolia)
ArtyMissRose: Clothilde Soupert, Climbing
(Rosa cv (Polyantha))

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
Brassiophoenixbrass-ee-oh-FEE-niksA date palm (phoenix) named for William Brass, 18th century English botanist and plant collector in Africa
Grammatophyllumgram-at-oh-FILL-umAn intergeneric hybrid from the Greek gramen (grass) and phylon (leaf)
unibracteatayoo-nee-brak-tee-AY-tuhWith one bract
pseudocristatasoo-doh-kris-TAY-tuhFalse crest
filisectafil-ih-SEK-tuhFrom the Latin fili- (threadlike) and sectus (divided)
pecten-aboriginusPEK-ten ab-or-RIJ-i-nusFrom the Latin pecten (comb) and aborigines (of the original inhabitants)
pecten-aboriginumPEK-ten ab-or-RIJ-i-numFrom the Latin pecten (comb) and aborigines (of the original inhabitants)
surinamensesur-ih-nam-EN-seeOf or from Suriname (Surinam), South America
surinamensissur-ih-nam-EN-sisOf or from Suriname (Surinam), South America
Zippeliazip-PEL-lee-uhnamed for Alexander Zippelius, 19th century botanist
Maxburretiamaks-bur-RET-ee-uhNamed for Max Burret, 20th century palm collector
Burretiokentiabur-ret-ee-oh-KENT-ee-uhNamed for max Burret (20th century palm expert) and Kentia (referring to an old name for Howea forsteriana)
pennigerumpen-NY-ger-umBearing feathers, referring to feather-like leaves
pennigerapen-NY-ger-uhBearing feathers, referring to feather-like leaves
pennigerPEN-ny-gerBearing feathers, referring to feather-like leaves
Neomooreanee-oh-MOOR-ee-uhNamed for Frederick William Moore, 20th century British horticulturist
BarliaBAR-lee-uhNamed for Sr. Jean-Baptiste Barla, 19th century French botanist who collected orchids in Brazil
atransAY-tranzFrom the Greek a- (without) and trans (circulation), referring to the dark red-brown suffusions towards its apex

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Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... April 24, 2003