The Plants Database Newsletter

Covering the events of May 27, on which 266 members joined.

Gardening Quote of the Day

"Nature will bear the closest inspection. She invites us to lay our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view of its plain."

(Henry David Thoreau, American writer)

The Plants Database Photo of the Day

Desert Rose
Adenium obesum
By islandjim

Activity Report:

18 new plants were added to the database.
25 new descriptions were added.
52 new images were added.
200 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
smiln32 Positive CommentHosta 'Baby Bunting'
(Hosta )
smiln32 Neutral CommentHosta 'Big Mama'
(Hosta )
Monocromatico Neutral CommentSpider Flower 'Rose Queen'
(Cleome hasslerana)
GiaVette Positive CommentPeanut Cactus 'Fire Chief'
(Echinopsis chamaecereus)
GiaVette Positive CommentLace Cactus
(Echinocereus reichenbachii)
Karenn Negative CommentBishop's Weed, Goutweed 'Variegatum'
(Aegopodium podagraria)
GiaVette Positive CommentDesert's Blooming Jewel
(Trichocereus grandiflorus)
snowhermit Positive CommentAngel's Trumpet 'Creamsickle'
(Brugmansia )
Lavanda Positive CommentScarlet Clematis
(Clematis texensis)
SunshineSue Neutral CommentElegant Dutchman's Pipe, Calico Flower, Pelican Flower
(Aristolochia elegans)
PaulRobinson Positive CommentPacific Blackberry
(Rubus ursinus)
SFbay Positive CommentNight Blooming Jasmine, Night Scented Jessamine, Queen of the Night
(Cestrum nocturnum)
pd Positive CommentSpotted Jewel Weed, Touch-Me-Not
(Impatiens capensis)
Chrysalid Positive CommentPot Marigold
(Calendula officinalis)
Chrysalid Neutral CommentDwarf Morning Glory
(Convolvulus tricolor)
saddlebacker Positive CommentLeatherleaf Viburnum
(Viburnum rhytidophyllum)
PaulRobinson Positive CommentDesert's Blooming Jewel
(Trichocereus grandiflorus)
LisK Negative CommentChameleon Plant 'Chameleon'
(Houttuynia cordata)
LisK Positive CommentLady's Mantle
(Alchemilla mollis)
tyro Positive CommentWood Sorrel, Purple Shamrock
(Oxalis regnellii)
Quiltqueen Positive CommentDragonwing Begonia 'Dragonwing'
(Begonia x hybrida)
Jasmine Positive CommentPelican Flower, Dutchman's Pipe
(Aristolochia grandiflora)
mh Positive CommentBleeding Heart
(Dicentra spectabilis)
carolann Negative CommentDaylily 'Tangerine Twist'
(Hemerocallis )
tcfromky Positive CommentBlue Arctic Willow ''Nana''
(Salix L. Salix purpurea)

Images

Member Addition Description
ruby42Hosta 'Diane Gray Dalton'
(Hosta )
ruby42Hosta 'Dylan's Dilly'
(Hosta )
ruby42Hosta 'Fourth of July'
(Hosta )
agfinchjrScarlet Sage
(Salvia splendens)
GiaVetteCarrion Plant, Carrion Flower
(Stapelia gigantea)
momshuCalypso Orchid
(Calypso bulbosa)
momshuVegetable Oyster Plant, Salsify, Wild Quinine
(Tragopogon porrifolius)
GiaVettePeanut Cactus 'Fire Chief'
(Echinopsis chamaecereus)
GiaVetteLace Cactus
(Echinocereus reichenbachii)
GiaVetteBall Cactus
(Parodia magnifica)
DinuGolden Trumpet, Yellow Allamanda 'Stansill's Double'
(Allamanda cathartica)
DinuFootball Lily, African Blood Lily, Powderpuff Lily
(Scadoxus multiflorus)
GiaVetteCarrion Plant, Carrion Flower
(Stapelia gigantea)
GiaVetteDesert's Blooming Jewel
(Trichocereus grandiflorus)
zaki6033Fingerroot, Temu Kunci
(Boesenbergia pandurata)
GiaVetteDesert's Blooming Jewel
(Trichocereus grandiflorus)
GiaVetteDesert's Blooming Jewel
(Trichocereus grandiflorus)
GiaVetteDesert's Blooming Jewel
(Trichocereus grandiflorus)
snowhermitAngel's Trumpet 'Maya/Sunset'
(Brugmansia )
snowhermitAngel's Trumpet 'Creamsickle'
(Brugmansia )
merchybumDaylily 'Ann Catherine Jones'
(Hemerocallis )
PaulRobinsonPacific Blackberry
(Rubus ursinus)
rosiesplaceBleeding Heart
(Dicentra spectabilis)
abbeydabbeydingPrickly Pear
(Opuntia spp)
PaulRobinsonDesert's Blooming Jewel
(Trichocereus grandiflorus)
rlilyDaylily 'Bam'
(Hemerocallis )
islandjimSago Palm
(Cycas revoluta)
PaulRobinsonPrickly Pear
(Opuntia spp)
papijoLady's Mantle
(Alchemilla mollis)
papijoArtemisia, Wormwood 'Powis Castle'
(Artemisia hybrid)
PaulRobinsonFuchsia hybrid 'California Dreamer' Series 'Bella Rosella'
(Fuchsia )
arsenicLarge Bellwort
(Uvularia grandiflora)
arsenicLarge Bellwort
(Uvularia grandiflora)
arsenicBent Trillium, Nodding Trillium, Wake Robin
(Trillium flexipes)
arsenicLeast Trillium
(Trillium pusillum)
arsenicLeast Trillium
(Trillium pusillum)
kennedyhSwan Plant Milkweed, Tennis Ball Bush
(Asclepias fruticosa)
kennedyhShowy Milkweed, Greek Milkweed
(Asclepias speciosa)
kennedyhShowy Milkweed, Greek Milkweed
(Asclepias speciosa)
kennedyhSouthern Star, Tweedia
(Oxypetalum caeruleum)
poppysueSolomon's Seal
(Polygonatum biflorum)
poppysueLowbush Blueberry, Wild Blueberry
(Vaccinium angustifolium)
poppysueAmerican Wood Anemone, Nightcaps, Windflower
(Anemone quinquefolia)
poppysueAmerican Wood Anemone, Nightcaps, Windflower
(Anemone quinquefolia)
tcfromkyBlue Arctic Willow ''Nana''
(Salix L. Salix purpurea)
poppysueRhodora
(Rhododendron canadense)
carolannMiniature Rose 'Sunrise Cupido'
(Rosa )
carolannStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Strawberry Cream'
(Iris hybrid)
carolannWoolly Blue Violet, Sister Violet 'Freckles'
(Viola sororia)
carolannFoxglove
(Digitalis purpurea)
carolannHoneysuckle 'Arnold's Red'
(Lonicera sempervirens)
carolannRockfoil 'Purple Robe'
(Saxifraga x arendsii)

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
nervulosumner-vyoo-LOH-sumWith little veins
nervulosusner-vyoo-LOH-susWith little veins
nervulosaner-vyoo-LOH-suhWith little veins
Amphiscirpusam-fee-SIR-pusFrom the Greek amphi (double) and scirpus (Latin name for a rush or bull rush)
crocatuskroh-KAY-tusSaffron yellow
crocatakro-KAY-tuhSaffron yellow
crocatumkroh-KAY-tumSaffron yellow
urticoidesur-tih-KOY-deezResembles nettle (the genus name Urtica means stinging)
cristae-gallorumKRIS-tay GAL-or-umCock's comb
natrixNAY-triksWater snake
natricesNAY-trik-eesWater snake
Garciniagar-SIN-ee-uhNamed for Laurent Garcen, 18th century French botanist who travelled extensively in India

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Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... May 27, 2003