The Plants Database Newsletter

Covering the events of June 10, on which 246 members joined.

Gardening Quote of the Day

"How many apples fell on Newton's head before he took the hint? Nature is always hinting at us. It hints over and over again. And suddenly we take the hint. "

(Robert Frost, American poet)

The Plants Database Photo of the Day

Weeping Lilac Standard 'Hers'
Syringa juliana
By keno

Activity Report:

43 new plants were added to the database.
28 new descriptions were added.
42 new images were added.
310 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
ashkebird Positive CommentMadagascar Jasmine
(Stephanotis floribunda)
jonivy Positive CommentGreen-Margined Cuban Oregano 'Wedgewood'
(Plectranthus amboinicus)
addiston Negative CommentSouthern Spatterdock, Yellow Pond Lily, Yellow Cow Lily
(Nuphar lutea)
whitejade Positive CommentDame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
(Hesperis matronalis)
greenjeans1 Positive CommentHairy Toad Lily
(Tricyrtis hirta)
ign Neutral CommentRegal Pelargonium (UK), Martha Washington Pelargonium (US)
(Pelargonium x domesticum)
MIherbgirl Positive CommentCorsican Mint
(Mentha requienii)
froghill Positive CommentLoquat, Japanese Plum
(Eriobotrya japonica)
Sona Positive CommentHoly Basil 'Sacred Kha Prao (Tulsi, Purple Sacred)'
(Ocimum sanctum)
islandjim Positive CommentLoquat, Japanese Plum
(Eriobotrya japonica)
ls_freak Positive CommentPerennial Salvia 'Mainacht (May Night)'
(Salvia x superba)
DEBJKS Positive CommentPortugal Laurel, Portuguese Cherry Laurel, Evergreen Bay-Tree, Portugal Cypress
(Prunus lusitanica ssp. hixa)
Doodad Positive CommentAlocasia 'Hilo Beauty'
(Alocasia )
kennedyh Positive CommentWillow-leaved hakea
(Hakea salicifolia)
kennedyh Positive CommentPincushion Hakea
(Hakea laurina)
kld Positive CommentRose Fountain Grass, Purple Fountain Grass 'Rubrum'
(Pennisetum setaceum)
Pliney Positive CommentGiant Rhubarb, Giant Gunnera
(Gunnera manicata)
kennedyh Positive CommentSea Urchin Hakea
(Hakea petiolaris)
angel003 Positive CommentEarth Star 'Pink Starlite'
(Cryptanthus )
kennedyh Positive CommentFurze Hakea
(Hakea ulicina)
angel003 Positive CommentPrayer Plant 'Erythroneura'
(Maranta leuconeura)
Zanymuse Positive CommentFuchsia 'Voodoo'
(Fuchsia )
Zanymuse Positive CommentVirginia Spiderwort, Golden Spiderwort 'Blue and Gold (Sweet Kate)'
(Tradescantia x andersoniana)
MaryvilleRick Neutral CommentTomato 'Creole'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Zanymuse Positive CommentCorkscrew Rush 'Unicorn'
(Juncus effusus)
sfanemone Positive CommentCorkscrew Rush 'Unicorn'
(Juncus effusus)
RubyStar Positive CommentGiant daisy
(Leucanthemella serotina)
Zanymuse Positive CommentFuchsia 'Applause'
( )

Images

Member Addition Description
ZanymuseFuchsia 'Applause'
( )
arsenicCobra Lily, Jack-in-the-Pulpit
(Arisaema dahaiense)
kirklamsRose 'Ballerina (1937)'
(Rosa Hybrid Musk (Shrub))
ignRegal Pelargonium (UK), Martha Washington Pelargonium (US)
(Pelargonium x domesticum)
arsenicCobra Lily, Jack-in-the-Pulpit
(Arisaema dahaiense)
arsenicCobra Lily, Jack-in-the-Pulpit
(Arisaema dahaiense)
arsenicCobra Lily, Jack-in-the-Pulpit
(Arisaema dahaiense)
jonivyVariegated Cuban oregano 'Variegatus'
(Plectranthus amboinicus)
kenoWeeping Pea Shrub 'Pendula'
(Caragana arborescens)
kenoGiant Onion / Giant Allium
(Allium giganteum)
jonivyGreen-Margined Cuban Oregano 'Wedgewood'
(Plectranthus amboinicus)
PaulRobinsonEastern Prickly Gooseberry, Pasture Gooseberry, Dog Berry
(Ribes cynosbati)
ChammaRoyal Poinciana, Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Peacock Flower, Gulmohar
(Delonix regia)
ChammaRoyal Poinciana, Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Peacock Flower, Gulmohar
(Delonix regia)
poppysueHedgerow Crane's-bill 'Alba'
(Geranium pyrenaicum)
kirklamsRose 'Kathleen (1922)'
(Rosa Hybrid Musk (Shrub))
hczone6Silky Thread Grass, Mexican Feather Grass, Mexican Needle Grass
(Nassella tenuissima)
hczone6Silky Thread Grass, Mexican Feather Grass, Mexican Needle Grass
(Nassella tenuissima)
hczone6Rock soapwort
(Saponaria ocymoides)
carolannTall Bearded Iris 'Pshaw'
(Iris )
UlrichYesterday, Today and Tomorrow
(Brunfelsia pauciflora)
carolannTall Bearded Iris 'Rustling Devil'
(Iris )
carolannBorder Bearded Iris 'Batik'
(Iris )
JeanneNtxkSummersweet, Sweet Pepper Bush 'Hummingbird'
(Clethra alnifolia)
carolannIntermediate Bearded Iris 'Willow Ware'
(Iris )
carolannJacob's Ladder 'Apricot Delight'
(Polemonium )
FlyplantsmanWhite Pitcher Plant
(Sarracenia leucophylla)
limoIron Cross Oxalis, Good Luck Plant 'Iron Cross'
(Oxalis tetraphylla)
kennedyhWillow-leaved hakea
(Hakea salicifolia)
limoIron Cross Oxalis, Good Luck Plant 'Iron Cross'
(Oxalis tetraphylla)
limoIron Cross Oxalis, Good Luck Plant 'Iron Cross'
(Oxalis tetraphylla)
kennedyhPincushion Hakea
(Hakea laurina)
kennedyhPincushion Hakea
(Hakea laurina)
kennedyhSea Urchin Hakea
(Hakea petiolaris)
breDouble Wisteria 'Violacea Plena'
(Wisteria floribunda)
breDouble Wisteria 'Violacea Plena'
(Wisteria floribunda)
kennedyhFurze Hakea
(Hakea ulicina)
kennedyhFurze Hakea
(Hakea ulicina)
ZanymuseFuchsia 'Voodoo'
(Fuchsia )
ZanymuseFuchsia 'Voodoo'
(Fuchsia )
ZanymuseVirginia Spiderwort, Golden Spiderwort 'Blue and Gold (Sweet Kate)'
(Tradescantia x andersoniana)
ZanymuseCorkscrew Rush 'Unicorn'
(Juncus effusus)

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
Adenosciadiuma-den-oh-sky-AY-dee-umFrom the Greek aden (glandular) and skiadeion (parasol, umbrella, or canopy)
Arachnocalyxa-rak-no-KAL-iksCobwebbed calyx
cynosbatisigh-nos-BAT-eeFrom the Greek, meaning dog-berry
ulicinayoo-lih-SEE-nuhResembles Ulex, (ancient Latin name for the genus)
ulicinumyoo-lih-SEE-numResembles Ulex, (ancient Latin name for the genus)
ulicinusyoo-lih-SEE-nuhResembles Ulex, (ancient Latin name for the genus)
macilentamas-il-LEN-tuhThin, lean, meager
macilentummas-il-LEN-tumThin, lean, meager
macilentusmas-il-LEN-tusThin, lean, meager
Tupidanthustoo-pid-ANTH-usFrom the greek tupis mallet) and anthos (flower), referring to the shape of the flower buds
calyptratuskal-lip-TRAY-tusCap-like
calyptratumkal-lip-TRAY-tumCap-like
calyptratakal-lip-TRAY-tuhCap-like

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... June 10, 2003