The Plants Database Newsletter

Covering the events of July 6, on which 197 members joined.

Gardening Quote of the Day

"Nature chose for a tool, not the earthquake or lightning to rend and split asunder, not the stormy torrent or eroding rain, but the tender snow-flowers noiselessly falling through unnumbered centuries."

(John Muir, Scottish writer)

The Plants Database Photo of the Day

Devil's Trumpet, Jimsonweed
Datura stramonium
By poppysue

Activity Report:

15 new plants were added to the database.
28 new descriptions were added.
82 new images were added.
155 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
Yubiapricot Positive CommentPurslane
(Portulaca oleracea)
carolann Positive CommentDaylily 'Pixie Parasol'
(Hemerocallis )
topdamit Positive CommentJerusalem Cherry
(Solanum pseudocapsicum)
Mischka Positive CommentTomato 'Moreton Hybrid'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Mischka Positive CommentTomato 'Marianna's Peace'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Mischka Positive CommentTomato 'Aunt Ruby's German Green'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Thaumaturgist Positive CommentMango
(Mangifera indica)
Karenn Neutral CommentFalse Campanula, Lilyleaf Ladybells, Lady Bells
(Adenophora liliifolia)
txwolfs Negative CommentJujube, Chinese Date
(Ziziphus jujuba)
joepluto Positive CommentAbyssinian Gladiolus, Peacock Orchid
(Gladiolus callianthus)
joepluto Neutral CommentTree of Heaven, Chinese Sumac, Stink Tree
(Ailanthus altissima)
Chrysalid Positive CommentGerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy, African Daisy, Barberton Daisy
(Gerbera jamesonii)
Chrysalid Negative CommentDahlia
(Dahlia pinnata)
Jerome Positive CommentBush Morning Glory, Morning Glory Tree, Badoh Negro, Borrachero, Matacabra
(Ipomoea carnea)
golddog Positive CommentTree Mallow 'Sweet Dreams'
(Lavatera )
palmbob Neutral CommentQueensland Kauri
(Agathus robusta)
palmbob Negative CommentPlumbago, Cape Leadwort
(Plumbago auriculata)
katrinas Positive CommentMindanao Gum Tree, Rainbow Bark
(Eucalyptus deglupta)
palmbob Positive CommentZebra Plant
(Calathea zebrina)
palmbob Neutral CommentJoyweed 'Brilliantissima'
(Alternanthera bettzikiana)
patp Positive CommentYarrow 'Round'
(Achillea )
mstella Positive CommentShirley Poppy, Field Poppy, Flanders Field Poppy
(Papaver rhoeas)
MartyJo Positive CommentBlack-eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy, Yellow Ox-eye Daisy 'Indian Summer'
(Rudbeckia hirta)
palmbob Negative CommentBird's Nest Fern, Crow's Nest Fern
(Asplenium nidus)
palmbob Positive CommentGiant Scaly Tree Fern, Australian Tree Fern
(Cyathea cooperi)
palmbob Positive CommentBamboo Cycad
(Ceratozamia mexicana)
palmbob Positive CommentAreca Palm, Butterfly Palm, Golden Cane Palm, Madagascar Palm
(Chrysalidocarpus lutescens)
pdkrones Positive CommentHosta 'Hirao Majesty'
(Hosta )

Images

Member Addition Description
TamTamVenus' Looking-glass
(Triodanis perfoliata)
ThaumaturgistBalsam Pear, Bitter Melon, Cundeamor, La-kwa
(Momordica balsamina)
ThaumaturgistBalsam Pear, Bitter Melon, Cundeamor, La-kwa
(Momordica balsamina)
MischkaTomato 'Aunt Ruby's German Green'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
ThaumaturgistBalsam Pear, Bitter Melon, Cundeamor, La-kwa
(Momordica balsamina)
ThaumaturgistMango
(Mangifera indica)
carolannMiniature Climbing Rose 'Candy Cane'
(Rosa )
carolannDaylily 'Butterfly Garden'
(Hemerocallis )
carolannDaylily 'Tom Wise'
(Hemerocallis )
carolannDaylily 'Pixie Parasol'
(Hemerocallis )
carolannDaylily 'Frivolous Frills'
(Hemerocallis )
bluegootooDaylily 'Asterisk'
(Hemerocallis )
ThaumaturgistMango
(Mangifera indica)
TomtomTree Dahlia
(Dahlia imperialis)
TomtomTree Dahlia
(Dahlia imperialis)
RoyBOrange Daylily, Tawny Daylily, Tiger Lily, Ditch Lily
(Hemerocallis fulva)
RoyBSpotted Dead Nettle 'Anne Greenway'
(Lamium maculatum)
RoyBBigleaf Hydrangea, Lacecap 'Mariesii Variegata'
(Hydrangea macrophylla)
topdamitJerusalem Cherry
(Solanum pseudocapsicum)
topdamitJerusalem Cherry
(Solanum pseudocapsicum)
jpeterwrightDragon Flower
(Dracunculus vulgaris)
ChrysalidGerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy, African Daisy, Barberton Daisy
(Gerbera jamesonii)
frstbrn24Daylily 'Tropical Experience'
(Hemerocallis )
ChrysalidDahlia
(Dahlia pinnata)
frstbrn24Daylily 'Reine De Violettes'
(Hemerocallis )
frstbrn24Daylily 'Reine De Violettes'
(Hemerocallis )
frstbrn24Daylily 'Wild One'
(Hemerocallis )
frstbrn24Daylily 'Natchez Moon'
(Hemerocallis )
frogsrusSword Fern
(Polystichum munitum)
simonsonjhSiberian Motherwort
(Leonurus sibericus)
ThaumaturgistBalsam Pear, Bitter Melon, Cundeamor, La-kwa
(Momordica balsamina)
ThaumaturgistJujube, Chinese Date
(Ziziphus jujuba)
MOLLYBEEFlowering Maple, Abutilon 'Nabob'
(Abutilon pictum)
ThaumaturgistMango
(Mangifera indica)
ruby42Hosta 'Little Doll'
(Hosta )
ruby42Hosta 'Guardian Angel'
(Hosta )
ruby42Hosta 'Gum Drop'
(Hosta )
poppysueYarrow 'Anthea'
(Achillea taygetea)
ruby42Hosta 'Geisha'
(Hosta )
poppysueGiant Catmint 'Dawn to Dusk'
(Nepeta grandiflora)
ruby42Hosta 'Masquerade'
(Hosta )
poppysueVariegated Tickseed 'Tequila SunriseŠ'
(Coreopsis hybrid)
ruby42Hosta 'El Niņo'
(Hosta )
ruby42Hosta 'Angel Feathers'
(Hosta )
ruby42Hosta 'Patrician'
(Hosta )
ruby42Hosta 'Peace'
(Hosta )
bob47Purple Coneflower 'Magnus'
(Echinacea purpurea)
golddogTree Mallow 'Sweet Dreams'
(Lavatera )
kennedyhJerusalem Cherry
(Solanum pseudocapsicum)
memigasTropical Hibiscus 'Georgia's Pearl'
(Hibisus rosa-sinensis)
kennedyhNarrow-leaf Wattle
(Acacia mucronata)
patpYarrow 'Round'
(Achillea )
patpYarrow 'Round'
(Achillea )
palmbobJacaranda
(Jacaranda acutifolia)
palmbobJacaranda
(Jacaranda acutifolia)
palmbobKangaroo Paw, Cat's Paw
(Anigozanthos flavidus)
palmbobQueensland Kauri
(Agathus robusta)
palmbobQueensland Kauri
(Agathus robusta)
palmbobQueensland Kauri
(Agathus robusta)
palmbobZebra Plant
(Calathea zebrina)
palmbobGiant Bird of Paradise
(Strelitzia nicolai)
palmbobJoyweed 'Brilliantissima'
(Alternanthera bettzikiana)
MOLLYBEEOriental Lily 'Star Gazer'
(Lilium )
kennedyhHop Wattle
(Acacia stricta)
kennedyhVarnish Wattle
(Acacia verniciflua)
kennedyhPrickly Moses, Prickly Mimosa, Prickly Mo
(Acacia verticillata)
palmbobFlame Thrower Palm
(Chambeyronia macrocarpa)
palmbobFlame Thrower Palm
(Chambeyronia macrocarpa)
MartyJoBlack-eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy, Yellow Ox-eye Daisy 'Indian Summer'
(Rudbeckia hirta)
palmbobMindanao Gum Tree, Rainbow Bark
(Eucalyptus deglupta)
palmbobBird's Nest Fern, Crow's Nest Fern
(Asplenium nidus)
palmbobBird's Nest Fern, Crow's Nest Fern
(Asplenium nidus)
palmbobGiant Scaly Tree Fern, Australian Tree Fern
(Cyathea cooperi)
palmbobBamboo Cycad
(Ceratozamia mexicana)
palmbobBamboo Cycad
(Ceratozamia mexicana)
palmbobBamboo Cycad
(Ceratozamia mexicana)
palmbobAreca Palm, Butterfly Palm, Golden Cane Palm, Madagascar Palm
(Chrysalidocarpus lutescens)
palmbobAreca Palm, Butterfly Palm, Golden Cane Palm, Madagascar Palm
(Chrysalidocarpus lutescens)
palmbobAreca Palm, Butterfly Palm, Golden Cane Palm, Madagascar Palm
(Chrysalidocarpus lutescens)
palmbobAreca Palm, Butterfly Palm, Golden Cane Palm, Madagascar Palm
(Chrysalidocarpus lutescens)
palmbobAreca Palm, Butterfly Palm, Golden Cane Palm, Madagascar Palm
(Chrysalidocarpus lutescens)
palmbobAreca Palm, Butterfly Palm, Golden Cane Palm, Madagascar Palm
(Chrysalidocarpus lutescens)

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
halimifoliahal-im-ih-FOH-lee-uhHaving leaves like Atriplex halimus
halimifoliumhal-im-ih-FOH-lee-umHaving leaves like Atriplex halimus
ikariaeeye-KAY-ree-ayOf or from Ikaria (Nikaria), Greece
Secalese-KAY-leeClassical Latin name for rye
dasycarpumday-see-KAR-pumHairy fruit
dasycarpusday-see-KAR-pusHairy fruit
dasycarpaday-see-KAR-puhHairy fruit
gandavensisgand-av-EN-sisOf or from Ghent, Belgium
gandavensegand-av-EN-seeOf or from Ghent, Belgium
fascinatorfas-sin-AY-torEnchanger, bewitcher
secalinusse-KAY-lin-usResembling Secale (genus name for rye)
secalinumse-KAY-lin-umResembling Secale (genus name for rye)
secalinase-KAY-lin-uhResembling Secale (genus name for rye)
baileyi1: Named for Vernon Bailey, 20th century cactus collector, or Liberty Hyde Bailey, 20th century American professor of Horticulture at Cornell University
2: BAY-lee-eye
Named for Frederick Manson Bailey, 19th century Australian botanist; or Frederick Marshman Bailey, 20th century explorer of Asia

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Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... July 6, 2003