The Plants Database Newsletter

Covering the events of April 28, on which 220 members joined.

Gardening Quote of the Day

"Belladonna: In Italian, a beautiful lady; in English, a deadly poison. (from The Devil's Dictionary)"

(Ambrose Bierce, American author, (born 6/24/1824))

The Plants Database Photo of the Day

Flowering Cherry Tree, Sheraton Cherry Tree 'Kanzan (aka Kwanzan)'
Prunus serrulata
By hczone6

Activity Report:

13 new plants were added to the database.
19 new descriptions were added.
58 new images were added.
121 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
Waggy Positive CommentRadish 'Round Black Spanish (Noir Gros Rond d'Hiver)'
(Raphanus sativus)
Waggy Neutral CommentRadish 'French Breakfast'
(Raphanus sativus)
Monocromatico Positive CommentTravelers Palm
(Ravenala madagascariensis)
Waggy Positive CommentBeet 'Chioggia'
(Beta vulgaris)
tomato_lady Positive CommentSnap Bean (String, Green or French Bean) 'White Dutch Half Runner'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
tomato_lady Positive CommentTomato 'Celebrity'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
jagonjune Positive CommentImpatiens 'Star Accents Mix'
(Impatiens walleriana)
vroomp Positive CommentPolka-Dot Plant
(Hypoestes phyllostachya)
Monocromatico Positive CommentPolka-Dot Plant
(Hypoestes phyllostachya)
beckykay Neutral CommentSpiderwort
(Tradescantia virginiana)
gbateman1 Positive CommentBrazilian Sky Flower
(Duranta stenostachya)
Monocromatico Neutral CommentBlackberry Jam Fruit, Jasmin de Rosa
(Randia formosa)
Waggy Negative CommentRadish 'D'Avignon'
(Raphanus sativus)
Monocromatico Positive CommentZebra Plant
(Aphelandra squarrosa)
lft Positive CommentNasturtium
(Tropaeolum majus)
patnjbob Neutral CommentTall Bearded Iris 'Frances Iva'
(Iris )
patnjbob Positive CommentTall Bearded Iris 'Bubble Up'
(Iris )
Baa Neutral CommentBlue Corydalis 'China Blue'
(Corydalis flexuosa)
patnjbob Positive CommentTall Bearded Iris 'Starple'
(Iris )

Images

Member Addition Description
MonocromaticoStaked Bulbine
(Bulbine frutescens)
kellSpurred Snapdragon, Toadflax 'Flamenco'
(Linaria reticulata)
kellSpurred Snapdragon, Toadflax 'Flamenco'
(Linaria reticulata)
WaggyRadish 'Round Black Spanish (Noir Gros Rond d'Hiver)'
(Raphanus sativus)
WaggyBeet 'Chioggia'
(Beta vulgaris)
philomelNarcissus 'Sugar Bush'
(Narcissus )
philomelNarcissus 'Sugar Bush'
(Narcissus )
FloridianTexas Sage
(Leucophyllum frutescens)
FloridianTexas Sage
(Leucophyllum frutescens)
MonocromaticoMexican Flame Bush
(Calliandra tweedii)
MonocromaticoMexican Flame Bush
(Calliandra tweedii)
MonocromaticoSociety Garlic
(Tulbaghia violacea)
MonocromaticoTropical Hibiscus
(Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
MonocromaticoCuphea
(Cuphea gracilis)
MonocromaticoCuphea
(Cuphea gracilis)
MonocromaticoPampas Grass
(Cortaderia selloana)
vroompPolka-Dot Plant
(Hypoestes phyllostachya)
vroompSpiderwort
(Tradescantia virginiana)
MitjoVoodoo Lily
(Sauromatum guttatum)
MitjoSpanish Flag, Firecracker Vine, Exotic Love Vine
(Ipomoea lobata)
MonocromaticoBlue Lotus of the Nile Lily
(Nymphaea caerulea)
MonocromaticoBlackberry Jam Fruit, Jasmin de Rosa
(Randia formosa)
MonocromaticoGolden Dew Drop. Sky Flower, Pigeon Berry
(Duranta erecta)
MonocromaticoGolden Dew Drop. Sky Flower, Pigeon Berry
(Duranta erecta)
MonocromaticoSpanish Moss
(Tillandsia usneoides)
vinceEnglish Daisy, Lawn Daisy, Bruisewort 'Pomponette Red'
(Bellis perennis)
MonocromaticoTravelers Palm
(Ravenala madagascariensis)
MonocromaticoTravelers Palm
(Ravenala madagascariensis)
MonocromaticoTravelers Palm
(Ravenala madagascariensis)
MonocromaticoStar Cluster, Pentas
(Pentas lanceolata)
FloridianGolden Club, Goldenclub, Neverwet
(Orontium aquaticum)
FloridianGolden Club, Goldenclub, Neverwet
(Orontium aquaticum)
patnjbobTall Bearded Iris 'San Miguel'
(Iris )
FloridianSunflower 'Teddy Bear'
(Helianthus annuus)
patnjbobTall Bearded Iris 'Bad Cad'
(Iris )
patnjbobTall Bearded Iris 'Xanthippe's Halo'
(Iris )
patnjbobTall Bearded Iris 'Anything Goes'
(Iris )
patnjbobTall Bearded Iris 'Affaire'
(Iris )
patnjbobTall Bearded Iris 'Bubble Up'
(Iris )
patnjbobTall Bearded Iris 'Crimson Tiger'
(Iris )
BaaBlue Corydalis 'China Blue'
(Corydalis flexuosa)
BaaBlue Corydalis 'China Blue'
(Corydalis flexuosa)
patnjbobTall Bearded Iris 'Frances Iva'
(Iris )
Ruth_VArilbred Iris 'Zemira'
(Iris )
patnjbobIntermediate Bearded Iris 'Hot Spice'
(Iris )
BaaBlue Corydalis 'China Blue'
(Corydalis flexuosa)
patnjbobTall Bearded Iris 'Magic Show'
(Iris )
patnjbobTall Bearded Iris 'Starple'
(Iris )
BadseedDwarf Iris 'Woods Light Yellow'
(Iris )
hczone6Rhododendron 'Mist Maiden'
(Rhododendron yakushimanum)
hczone6Mountain Cornflower, Mountain Bluet, Perennial Cornflower
(Centaurea montana)
hczone6Flame Grass 'Purpurascens'
(Miscanthus sinensis)
hczone6Quaking Grass, Rattlesnake Grass
(Briza media)
hczone6Yellow Flag
(Iris pseudacorus)
FloridianRose Pogonia, Snakemouth Orchid, Adder's Mouth
(Pogonia ophioglossoides)
FloridianRose Pogonia, Snakemouth Orchid, Adder's Mouth
(Pogonia ophioglossoides)
FloridianRose Pogonia, Snakemouth Orchid, Adder's Mouth
(Pogonia ophioglossoides)
FloridianRed Cedar, Eastern Red Cedar
(Juniperus virginiana)

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
sambucifoliussam-byoo-ki-FOH-lee-usHaving leaves like Sambucus, a genus name derived from a stringed instrument made from Elder wood
sambucifoliumsam-byoo-ki-FOH-lee-umHaving leaves like Sambucus, a genus name derived from a stringed instrument made from Elder wood
sambucifoliasam-byoo-ki-FOH-lee-uhHaving leaves like Sambucus, a genus name derived from a stringed instrument made from Elder wood
peninsularispen-in-sul-LAR-isOf or from a peninsula
peninsularepen-in-sul-LAR-eeOf or from a peninsula
guatemalensegwa-teh-mah-LEN-seeOf or from Guatemala, Central America
Eulophiellayoo-loh-fy-EL-uhDiminutive of Eulophia (from the Greek eu- good, and lophos, crest)
Baptistoniabap-tees-TOH-nee-uhNamed for Baptista (or Baptisto) Caetano d'A Nogueira, a Brazilian entymologist
SphagnumSFAG-numFrom the Latin sphagnos (astringent), a moss whose use dates back to the 4th century when it was used as a prescribed medication
RandiaRAND-ee-uhNamed for Isaac Rand, 18th century London apothecary and director of the Chelsea Physic Garden
basalisBAS-al-lissBasal
basaleBAS-al-leeBasal
dactylonDAK-ty-lonFrom the Greek dactylos (finger)
triuncialetry-un-ki-ah-leThree inches, possibly referring to the flower heads that grow to 3 inches in length
triuncialistry-un-ki-ah-lissThree inches, possibly referring to the flower heads that grow to 3 inches in length
Pleioblastusplee-o-blast-ussMany sprouts, from the Greek pleio - many and blastos meaning germ, bud or sprout
Amphiphyllumam-fee-FIL-lumFrom the Greek amphi (double) and phyllon (leaf)
sultaniisul-TAN-ee-eyeNamed for Sultan Seyyid Majid, 19th century Sultan of Zanzibar

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... April 28, 2003