The Plants Database Newsletter

Covering the events of May 16, on which 126 members joined.

Gardening Quote of the Day

"If your feet smell and your nose runs, you're built upside down! "

(Unknown)

The Plants Database Photo of the Day

Purple Leaf Sand Cherry
Prunus cistena
By Badseed

Activity Report:

2 new plants were added to the database.
4 new descriptions were added.
18 new images were added.
14 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
S_Haffner Positive CommentAbyssinian Gladiolus, Peacock Orchid
(Gladiolus callianthus)
peggibeau Positive CommentPregnant Onion
(Ornithogalum longibracteatum)
beckykay Positive CommentOriental Lily 'Star Gazer'
(Lilium )
mcscience Positive CommentYard Long Bean, Asparagus Bean
(Vigna sesquipedalis)

Images

Member Addition Description
davePrickly Pear
(Opuntia spp)
boiseceesTall Bearded Iris 'Coral Point'
(Iris )
carolannStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Red Eyelashes'
(Iris )
BrugmaniaFlorida Butterfly Orchid
(Encyclia tampensis)
poorgeorgeSpotted Dead Nettle
(Lamium maculatum)
EvertHerb Paris
(Paris quadrifolia)
MOLLYBEEBlanket Flower, Indian Blanket
(Gaillardia grandiflora)
MOLLYBEEGlobe Candytuft, Common Candytuft
(Iberis umbellata)
davidthomasBloodroot, Red Puccoon
(Sanguinaria canadensis f. multiplex)
carolannDaylily 'American Folklife'
(Hemerocallis )
carolannDaylily 'Homeward Bound'
(Hemerocallis )
george4taxMost Beautiful Jewel Flower, Uncommon Jewelflower
(Streptanthus albidus ssp. peramoenus)
carolannDaylily 'Charlie Pierce Memorial'
(Hemerocallis )
MOLLYBEEBlanket Flower, Indian Blanket
(Gaillardia grandiflora)
MOLLYBEEMissouri Evening Primrose, Ozark Sundrop
(Oenothera missouriensis)
MOLLYBEEDame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
(Hesperis matronalis)
mysticGrape Hyacinth 'Fantasy Creation'
(Muscari armeniacum)
mysticReblooming Tall Bearded Iris 'Champagne Elegance'
(Iris )

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
Amphipetalumam-fee-PET-al-lumFrom the Greek amphi (double) and petalum (petal)
Anisochilusan-is-oh-KY-lusUnequal lip
Cyrtopodiumsir-to-POH-dee-umFrom the Greek kyrtos (arched) and pous (foot)
abditaAB-dee-tuhHidden, concealed or secret
abditusAB-dee-tusHidden, concealed or secret
lonchitislon-KY-tissSpear-shaped
cacaliifoliaka-kal-ee-FOH-lee-uhAlternate spelling of cacaliaefolia, (having leaves like Cacalia)
cacalioideska-kal-ee-OY-deezResembling Cacalia
Mallotusmal-LOH-tusFleecy, referring to the seed capsule
Oxeraoks-ER-uhFrom the Greek oxys (acid), referring to the sour sap
pabulariapab-yoo-LAY-ree-uhOf fields or pastures
pabulariumpab-yoo-LAY-ree-umOf fields or pastures
pabulariuspab-yoo-LAY-ree-usOf fields or pastures
Streptanthusstrep-TAN-thusFrom the Greek streptos (twisted) and anthos (flower)

Final Notes

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... May 16, 2003