The Plants Database Newsletter

Covering the events of June 19, on which 200 members joined.

Gardening Quote of the Day

"All my life I have tried to pluck a thistle and plant a flower wherever the flower would grow in thought and mind."

(Abraham Lincoln, 16th US President)

The Plants Database Photo of the Day

Mexican Heather, False Heather
Cuphea hyssopifolia
By yvana

Activity Report:

14 new plants were added to the database.
24 new descriptions were added.
46 new images were added.
129 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
yogaman Positive CommentDaylily 'Tuscawilla Dave Talbott'
(Hemerocallis )
yogaman Positive CommentDaylily 'Tuscawilla Tigress'
(Hemerocallis )
yogaman Positive CommentDaylily 'Vino Di Notte'
(Hemerocallis )
yogaman Positive CommentDaylily 'Vintage Bordeaux'
(Hemerocallis )
yogaman Positive CommentDaylily 'Wind Frills'
(Hemerocallis )
jm100013 Positive CommentLouisiana Iris 'Easter Tide'
(Iris )
yogaman Positive CommentDaylily 'Winds Of Destiny'
(Hemerocallis )
kennedyh Negative CommentBluebell Creeper, Australian Bluebell
(Sollya heterophylla)
kennedyh Positive CommentRed-Sepaled Evening-Primrose
(Oenothera erythrosepala)
debi_z Neutral CommentClarkia, Garland Flower
(Clarkia elegans)
SallyM Positive CommentCoral Vine
(Antigonon leptopus)
branka Positive CommentEuropean Brooklime, Cow Cress, Becky Leaves, Limewort, Water Pimpernel
(Veronica beccabunga)
booplady Positive CommentCommon Mullein, Aaron's Rod, Adam's Flannel, Fairy Tale Plant
(Verbascum thapsus)
alien Positive CommentAaron's Beard, Creeping St. John's Wort
(Hypericum calycinum)
tekva01 Positive CommentChenille Plant, Red-Hot Cattail
(Acalypha hispida)
carolann Positive CommentSiberian Iris 'Pink Haze'
(Iris sibirica)
carolann Positive CommentRose 'The Fairy (Polyantha group)'
(Rosa )
tervito Positive CommentBells of Ireland
(Moluccella laevis)
RichardCarden Negative CommentGazania, Treasure Flower 'Talent'
(Gazania rigens)
NancyD Positive CommentComfrey
(Symphytum officinale)
carolann Positive CommentTall Bearded Iris 'Apollodorus'
(Iris )
henryr10 Positive CommentLizard's Tail, Water Dragon
(Saururus cernuus)
timnc Positive CommentMoonflower, Moon Vine
(Ipomoea alba)
jm100013 Positive CommentLouisiana Iris 'Cajun Sunrise'
(Iris )

Images

Member Addition Description
yogamanDaylily 'Tuscawilla Dave Talbott'
(Hemerocallis )
yogamanDaylily 'Tuscawilla Tigress'
(Hemerocallis )
poppysueVariegated sweet flag 'Variegatus'
(Acorus calamus)
jm100013Louisiana Iris 'Easter Tide'
(Iris )
yogamanDaylily 'Vintage Bordeaux'
(Hemerocallis )
yogamanDaylily 'Wind Frills'
(Hemerocallis )
yogamanDaylily 'Winds Of Destiny'
(Hemerocallis )
rshadlowTall Bearded Iris 'Borderline'
(Iris )
kennedyhBluebell Creeper, Australian Bluebell
(Sollya heterophylla)
kennedyhRed-Sepaled Evening-Primrose
(Oenothera erythrosepala)
kennedyhRed-Sepaled Evening-Primrose
(Oenothera erythrosepala)
brankaEuropean Brooklime, Cow Cress, Becky Leaves, Limewort, Water Pimpernel
(Veronica beccabunga)
zaki6033Halia Bara 'Theilade'
(Zingiber officinale var. rubrum)
zaki6033Halia Bara 'Theilade'
(Zingiber officinale var. rubrum)
zaki6033Halia Bara 'Theilade'
(Zingiber officinale var. rubrum)
zaki6033Halia Bara 'Theilade'
(Zingiber officinale var. rubrum)
zaki6033Halia Bara 'Theilade'
(Zingiber officinale var. rubrum)
ejeCitrus Scented Marigold
(Tagetes nelsonii)
yogamanDaylily 'Vino Di Notte'
(Hemerocallis )
pandoreRam's Head Lady Slipper Orchid
(Cypripedium arietinum)
NancymoTall Bearded Iris 'Handshake'
(Iris )
NancymoTall Bearded Iris 'Halo in Pink'
(Iris )
NancymoTall Bearded Iris 'Halloween Halo'
(Iris )
kennedyhSpathulate-leaved Sundew, Spoonleaf Sundew
(Drosera intermedia)
kennedyhRound Leaved Sundew
(Drosera rotundifolia)
hczone6Baby's Breath
(Gypsophila paniculata)
kennedyhCobra Lily, California Pitcher Plant
(Darlingtonia californica)
kennedyhCobra Lily, California Pitcher Plant
(Darlingtonia californica)
hczone6Baby's Breath
(Gypsophila paniculata)
kennedyhCobra Lily, California Pitcher Plant
(Darlingtonia californica)
carolannTall Bearded Iris 'Apollodorus'
(Iris )
kennedyhWhite Pitcher Plant
(Sarracenia leucophylla)
carolannGeum
(Geum chiloense)
carolannDaylily 'Baja'
(Hemerocallis )
carolannDaylily 'Gentle Dragon'
(Hemerocallis )
kennedyhCommon Pitcher Plant
(Sarracenia purpurea)
carolannDaylily 'Come Holy Spirit'
(Hemerocallis )
kennedyhCommon Pitcher Plant
(Sarracenia purpurea)
kennedyhCommon Pitcher Plant
(Sarracenia purpurea)
henryr10Lizard's Tail, Water Dragon
(Saururus cernuus)
NancymoTall Bearded Iris 'Honeymoon Suite'
(Iris )
NancymoTall Bearded Iris 'Humoresque'
(Iris )
NancymoTall Bearded Iris 'Infinite Grace'
(Iris )
NancymoTall Bearded Iris 'Inga Ivey'
(Iris )
jm100013Louisiana Iris 'Cajun Sunrise'
(Iris )
UlrichNew Zealand Flax
(Phormium tenax)

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
pedicillatumped-iss-il-LAY-tumHaving a stalk
pedicillatusped-iss-il-LAY-tusHaving a stalk
pedicillataped-iss-il-LAY-tuhHaving a stalk
galacifoliumguh-lay-see-FOL-ee-umLeaves like Galax
galacifoliusguh-lay-see-FOL-ee-usLeaves like Galax
beccabunga1: Another possible derivation is from the Flemish beckpunge (mouth smart), referring to the pungent leaves
2: bek-uh-BUNG-uh
Apparently derived from the German Bachbunge (brook+bunch)
Amblygonocarpusam-bly-gon-oh-KAR-pusBlunt-angled fruits
falconerifal-KON-er-eeNamed for Hugh Falconer, 19th century Scottish doctor, geologist and botanist in India
Arctanthemumark-TAN-the-mumNorthern-flower
penicillatapen-iss-sil-LAY-tuhHaving a tuft of hair, very finely divided or pinnate
penicillatumpen-iss-sil-LAY-tumHaving a tuft of hair, very finely divided or pinnate
penicillatuspen-iss-sil-LAY-tusHaving a tuft of hair, very finely divided or pinnate
yezoenseyez-oh-EN-seeOf or from Hokkaido, Japan
yezoensisyez-oh-EN-sisOf or from Hokkaido, Japan
nelsoniinel-SON-ee-eyeDepending on the plant, named for a Nelson - Tagetes for Aven Nelson, Iris for Ike Nelson, Anthurium for EW Nelson; possibly others as well

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... June 19, 2003