The Plants Database Newsletter

Covering the events of July 1, on which 152 members joined.

Gardening Quote of the Day

"Uncultivated minds are not full of wild flowers, like uncultivated fields. Villainous weeds grow in them, and they are full of toads."

(Logan Pearsall Smith, American essayist, aphorist (born 10/18/1865))

The Plants Database Photo of the Day

Lantana
Lantana camara
By Thaumaturgist

Activity Report:

23 new plants were added to the database.
23 new descriptions were added.
61 new images were added.
200 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
bovinekdg Negative CommentGallant Soldier, Quickweed
(Tridax parviflora)
yogaman Positive CommentDaylily 'Congeniality'
(Hemerocallis )
tonyah Positive CommentSilk Tree, Mimosa Tree, Pink Siris
(Albizia julibrissin)
bert Neutral CommentHosta 'Wild Wind'
(Hosta )
Toxicodendron Positive CommentClove Currant, Buffalo Currant, Yellow-flowered Currant, Missouri Currant
(Ribes odoratum)
tsue42 Neutral CommentPineapple Guava
(Acca sellowiana)
uncledrcmg Positive CommentKnautia
(Knautia macedonica)
stevemoeron Positive CommentSalt Marsh Mallow, Seashore Mallow
(Kosteletzkya virginica)
skrsmsb Neutral CommentPapaya
(Carica papaya)
yogaman Positive CommentDaylily 'Kindly Light'
(Hemerocallis )
mystic Positive CommentDaylily 'Black Eyed Susan'
(Hemerocallis )
Lesliegeorgeson Positive CommentElephat Ear, Taro 'Magnifica'
(Alocasia longiloba)
jwberns Positive CommentDaylily 'Integrity'
(Hemerocallis )
stevenova Positive CommentClimbing Hydrangea 'Firefly'
(Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris)
zimwhit Negative CommentTree of Heaven, Chinese Sumac, Stink Tree
(Ailanthus altissima)
bijodaniel Positive CommentRubber Tree '105'
(Hevea brasiliensis)
bob47 Positive CommentCanna Lily 'Cleopatra (Spanish Emblem)'
(Canna x generalis)
kennedyh Positive CommentMountain Clematis
(Clematis aristata)
kennedyh Neutral CommentClematis
(Clematis australis)
kennedyh Positive CommentField Clematis
(Clematis gentianoides)
Karenn Neutral CommentArtemisia, Satiny Wormwood, Mugwort, Silvermound Artemisia 'Silver Mound (Nana)'
(Artemisia schmidtiana)
bsarg Negative CommentTree of Heaven, Chinese Sumac, Stink Tree
(Ailanthus altissima)
Lavanda Positive CommentRock Palm, Desert Palm, Sombrero Palm
(Brahea dulcis)

Images

Member Addition Description
pixy242Star of Persia
(Allium christophii)
mysticDaylily 'Little Grapette'
(Hemerocallis )
gazpMasterwort
(Astrantia major)
gazpMusk Thistle, Nodding Plumeless Thistle
(Carduus nutans)
AlyssumDaylily 'Gingham Maid'
(Hemerocallis )
yogamanDaylily 'Congeniality'
(Hemerocallis )
yogamanDaylily 'Congeniality'
(Hemerocallis )
yogamanDaylily 'Kindly Light'
(Hemerocallis )
bijodanielRubber Tree '105'
(Hevea brasiliensis)
jwbernsDaylily 'Integrity'
(Hemerocallis )
mysticDaylily 'Magic Dawn'
(Hemerocallis )
mysticDaylily 'Vivacious'
(Hemerocallis )
stevenovaOriental Hybrid Lily 'Honeymoon'
(Lilium orientalis x regale)
mysticDaylily 'Black Eyed Susan'
(Hemerocallis )
marceldMile a minute plant, Russian vine
(Fallopia baldschuanica)
WeezingreensAmerican Skunk Cabbage
(Lysichiton americanus)
WeezingreensAmerican Skunk Cabbage
(Lysichiton americanus)
WeezingreensMarsh Marigold
(Caltha palustris)
WeezingreensSalmonberry
(Rubus spectabilis)
WeezingreensSalmonberry
(Rubus spectabilis)
WeezingreensEuropean Red Elderberry
(Sambucus racemosa)
WeezingreensCoastal Paintbrush
(Castilleja unalaschensis)
bertHosta 'Moerheim'
(Hosta )
gazpMasterwort
(Astrantia major)
ThaumaturgistPassionflower
(Passiflora purpurea x alata)
dariusHosta 'Sum & Substance'
(Hosta )
xolofanTall Bearded Iris 'Black Andromeda'
(Iris )
ThaumaturgistLantana
(Lantana camara)
george4taxMorning Flag, Morning Iris
(Orthrosanthus polystachyus)
george4taxSlipper Flower, Slipperwort
(Calceolaria mexicana)
gramozDaylily 'Toltec Sundial'
(Hemerocallis )
bertHosta 'Nakiamo'
(Hosta )
bertHosta 'Chionea'
(Hosta )
bertHosta 'Vera Verde'
(Hosta )
bertHosta 'Wild Wind'
(Hosta )
bertHosta 'Wild Wind'
(Hosta )
bertVariegated Yellow Loosestrife 'Alexander'
(Lysimachia punctata)
bertSiberian Bugloss, False Forget-Me-Not 'Variegata (aka Dawson's White)'
(Brunnera macrophylla)
bertVariegated Peppermint 'Variegata'
(Mentha piperita)
RSkiHosta 'Lakeside Kaleidoscope'
(Hosta )
RSkiHosta 'Pilgrim'
(Hosta )
ToxicodendronBladder campion
(Silene vulgaris)
RSkiHosta 'Christmas Tree Gala'
(Hosta )
RSkiHosta 'Queen Josephine'
(Hosta )
bijodanielRubber Tree '105'
(Hevea brasiliensis)
bijodanielRubber Tree '105'
(Hevea brasiliensis)
bob47Canna Lily 'Cleopatra (Spanish Emblem)'
(Canna x generalis)
ownedbycatsAsiatic Lily 'Lollypop'
(Lilium )
kennedyhThree-leaved Clematis
(Clematis apiifolia)
kennedyhMountain Clematis
(Clematis aristata)
kennedyhClematis
(Clematis australis)
kennedyhField Clematis
(Clematis gentianoides)
kennedyhField Clematis
(Clematis gentianoides)
poppysueSedum, Stonecrop
(Sedum aizoon)
poppysueSedum, Stonecrop
(Sedum aizoon)
poppysueStonecrop
(Sedum kamtschaticum)
poppysueGrecian Foxglove
(Digitalis laevigata)
poppysueSiberian Iris 'Ivory Creme'
(Iris sibirica)
poppysueGeranium, Cranesbill 'Spinners'
(Geranium hybrid)
poppysueGeranium
(Geranium dalmaticum)
poppysueFoxglove Penstemon 'Husker's Red'
(Penstemon digitalis)

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
Amblycarpumam-bly-KAR-pumBlunt-seed
caesiglaucakess-ih-GLAW-kuhBlue and glaucous
caesiglaucumkess-ih-GLAW-kumBlue and glaucous
caesiglaucuskess-ih-GLAW-kusBlue and glaucous
unalaschensisun-uh-las-KEN-sisOf or from Unalaska, one of the Aleutian Islands in southwest Alaska (U.S.); also spelled unalascensis
unalascensisun-uh-las-KEN-sisOf or from Unalaska, one of the Aleutian Islands in southwest Alaska (U.S.); also spelled unalaschensis
Piperiapy-PER-ee-uhNamed for Charles Vancouver Piper, 20th century agronomist with the USDA and expert on PNW flora
Orthrosanthusorth-roh-SAN-thusFrom the Greek orthros (morning) and anthos (flower), referring to the flowers' habit of blooming in the morning and quickly fading
raddeanarad-dee-AN-uhNamed for Gustav Ferdinand Richard Radde, 19th century German naturalist who explored the Caucasus and Amur region
raddeanumrad-dee-AN-umNamed for Gustav Ferdinand Richard Radde, 19th century German naturalist who explored the Caucasus and Amur region
raddeanusrad-dee-AN-usNamed for Gustav Ferdinand Richard Radde, 19th century German naturalist who explored the Caucasus and Amur region

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... July 1, 2003