The Plants Database Newsletter

Covering the events of July 2, on which 174 members joined.

Gardening Quote of the Day

"My neighbor asked if he could use my lawnmower, and I told him of course he could so long as he didn't take it out of my garden."

(Unknown)

The Plants Database Photo of the Day

Golden Mimosa Tree, Cootamundra Wattle, Bailey Acacia
Acacia baileyana
By kennedyh

Activity Report:

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

Comments

Member Addition Description
joholt Positive CommentClivia Lily, Kaffir Lily, Bush Lily, Boslelie
(Clivia miniata)
MotherNature4 Positive CommentDorstenia
(Dorstenia bahinensis)
SallyM Positive CommentLantana
(Lantana camara)
Dinu Positive CommentMorning Glory 'Hige'
(Ipomoea purpurea)
cweiner106 Positive CommentDaylily 'Fairy Tale Pink'
(Hemerocallis )
cweiner106 Positive CommentDaylily 'Joan Senior'
(Hemerocallis )
MotherNature4 Neutral CommentLantana
(Lantana camara)
Cyndi1 Negative CommentGallant Soldier, Quickweed
(Tridax parviflora)
Toxicodendron Positive CommentCelandine Poppy, Wood Poppy
(Stylophorum diphyllum)
patp Positive CommentDracaena 'Janet Craig Compacta'
(Dracaena deremensis)
yogaman Positive CommentDaylily 'Wedding Band'
(Hemerocallis )
dejavu Neutral CommentMontbretia, Crocosmia
(Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora)
dejavu Positive CommentColeus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle
(Solenostemon scutellarioides)
dejavu Positive CommentHosta 'Elegans'
(Hosta )
dejavu Positive CommentCommon Lilac, French Lilac
(Syringa vulgaris)
dejavu Positive CommentCheckered Lily, Guinea-Hen Flower, Snake's Head Fritillary
(Fritillaria meleagris)
dejavu Positive CommentHall's Honeysuckle 'Halls Prolific (aka Halliana)'
(Lonicera japonica)
dejavu Positive CommentSpirea, Spiraea 'Gold Flame'
(Spiraea x bumalda)
dejavu Positive CommentSummer Poinsettia, Joseph's Coat, Tampala, Chinese Spinach, Vegetable Amaranth, Een Choy
(Amaranthus gangeticus)
griffeyj Positive CommentSilk Tree, Mimosa Tree, Pink Siris
(Albizia julibrissin)
mystic Neutral CommentDaylily 'Cleo'
(Hemerocallis )
riverlady Positive CommentSilk Tree, Mimosa Tree, Pink Siris
(Albizia julibrissin)
henryr10 Positive CommentBloody Dock, Red-veined Dock
(Rumex sanguineus)
Ulrich Negative CommentSpotted Spurge
(Euphorbia maculata)
Izabela Positive CommentVariegated Mintleaf 'Variegatus'
(Plectranthus madagascariensis)
Glassgirl Positive CommentPregnant Onion
(Ornithogalum longibracteatum)

Images

Member Addition Description
poppysueYellow Foxglove
(Digitalis grandiflora)
natureboyWhite Mussaenda
(Mussaenda incana)
pixy242Howell's Pussy-toes, Northern Pussytoes
(Antennaria howellii)
bulldogsDaylily 'Frances Duggan'
(Hemerocallis )
ToxicodendronCelandine Poppy, Wood Poppy
(Stylophorum diphyllum)
ToxicodendronGreen Dragon
(Arisaema dracontium)
ToxicodendronYellow Lady Slipper
(Cypripedium calceolus var. pubescens)
patpDracaena 'Janet Craig Compacta'
(Dracaena deremensis)
yogamanDaylily 'Wedding Band'
(Hemerocallis )
frstbrn24Daylily 'Diamonds And Pearls'
(Hemerocallis )
frstbrn24Daylily 'Cherry Candy'
(Hemerocallis )
frstbrn24Daylily 'Tennis Bracelet'
(Hemerocallis )
bertHosta 'Green Gold'
(Hosta )
bertHosta 'Lunar Eclipse'
(Hosta )
bertHosta 'Pooh Bear'
(Hosta )
ThaumaturgistPassionflower
(Passiflora purpurea x alata)
ThaumaturgistPassionflower
(Passiflora purpurea x alata)
gazpCommon Spotted Orchid
(Dactylorhiza fuchsii)
DinuMorning Glory 'Hige'
(Ipomoea purpurea)
DinuMorning Glory
(Ipomoea cristulata)
hankpageAfrican Daisy, Cape Daisy, Spoon Daisy '(Nasinga Series) Nasinga Purple'
(Osteospermum )
hankpageAfrican Daisy, Cape Daisy, Osteospermum 'Orange Symphony'
(Osteospermum hybrid)
ThaumaturgistPassionflower
(Passiflora purpurea x alata)
daveWinter Squash 'Sweet Dumpling'
(Cucurbita pepo)
hankpageColeus, Painted Nettle 'Black Dragon'
(Solenostemon scutellarioides)
hankpageDwarf Snapdragon
(Chaenorrhinum minus)
ThaumaturgistPassionflower
(Passiflora purpurea x alata)
rshadlowIntermediate Bearded Iris 'Agatha Christie'
(Iris )
ThaumaturgistPassionflower
(Passiflora purpurea x alata)
gazpPeruvian lily, Inca Lily
(Alstroemeria aurea)
keesHosta 'Birchwood Gem'
(Hosta )
keesHosta 'Birchwood Elegance'
(Hosta )
keesHosta 'Black Hills'
(Hosta )
keesHosta 'Blaue Venus'
(Hosta )
keesHosta 'Blue Danube'
(Hosta )
keesHosta 'Blue Jay'
(Hosta )
shirley1947Common Mullein, Aaron's Rod, Adam's Flannel, Fairy Tale Plant
(Verbascum thapsus)
natureboyWhite Mussaenda
(Mussaenda incana)
poppysueSpotted Bellflower
(Campanula punctata)
reblanchetteRocky Mountain Columbine
(Aquilegia saximontana)
mysticDaylily 'Cleo'
(Hemerocallis )
natureboyButterfly vine
(Stigmaphyllon ciliatum)
natureboyButterfly vine
(Stigmaphyllon ciliatum)
natureboyButterfly vine
(Stigmaphyllon ciliatum)
violabirdDaylily 'Cleo'
(Hemerocallis )
kennedyhBlue Elderberry
(Sambucus caerulea)
kennedyhBlue Elderberry
(Sambucus caerulea)
frstbrn24Daylily 'Light Years Away'
(Hemerocallis )
frstbrn24Daylily 'Light Years Away'
(Hemerocallis )
frstbrn24Daylily 'Matt'
(Hemerocallis )
frstbrn24Daylily 'Matt'
(Hemerocallis )
frstbrn24Daylily 'Pure And Simple'
(Hemerocallis )
frstbrn24Daylily 'Pure And Simple'
(Hemerocallis )
kennedyhHairy Clematis
(Clematis hirsutissima)
kennedyhWhite Clematis
(Clematis ligusticifolia)
bob47New Guinea Impatiens
(Impatiens hybrid)
kennedyhBlue Clematis
(Clematis occidentalis)
henryr10Bloody Dock, Red-veined Dock
(Rumex sanguineus)
bsargMerry Bells, Bellworts, Wild Oats
(Uvularia sessilifolia)
bsargMerry Bells, Bellworts, Wild Oats
(Uvularia sessilifolia)
tykeAsiatic Lily 'Lollypop'
(Lilium )

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
cristulatakris-tul-LAY-tuhWith short tufts or small crests
sparteaSPAR-tee-uhResembling Spartium (genus name for a grass used for weaving)
sparteumSPAR-tee-umResembling Spartium (genus name for a grass used for weaving)
sparteusSPAR-tee-usResembling Spartium (genus name for a grass used for weaving)
Haematoxylumhem-at-oh-ZY-lumFrom the Greek haima (blood) and xylon (wood), referring to the red dye produced from the heartwood
calabakal-LAH-bruhWest Indian vernacular name for Calophyllum calaba
bahianusbah-hy-AN-usOf or from Bahia, Brazil
bahianumbah-hy-AN-umOf or from Bahia, Brazil
bahianabah-hy-AN-uhOf or from Bahia, Brazil
Acanthorrhizaa-kanth-oh-RY-zuhFrom the Greek akantha (thorn) and rhiza (root), referring to the spiny rootlets
echioidesek-ee-OY-deezResembling Echium (Viper's Bugloss)
hakusanensishak-oo-san-EN-sisOf or from Mount Haku-san, Japan
cainitokay-NY-tohWest Indian vernacular name for the star apple
ignescensig-NES-enzBecoming fiery-red
dasycladaday-see-KLAD-uhShaggy-branched
dasycladumday-see-KLAD-umShaggy-branched
dasycladusday-see-KLAD-usShaggy-branched

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... July 2, 2003