The Plants Database Newsletter

Covering the events of July 22, on which 196 members joined.

Gardening Quote of the Day

"...And then my heart with pleasure fills And dances with daffodils..."

(William Wordsworth, English poet (born 4/7/1770))

The Plants Database Photo of the Day

Sea Oats
Uniola paniculata
By ADKSpirit

Activity Report:

97 new plants were added to the database.
30 new descriptions were added.
52 new images were added.
1176 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
Monocromatico Positive CommentAmazon Lily
(Eucharis grandiflora)
palmbob Positive CommentIllawarra Flame Tree, Flame Kurrajong
(Brachychiton acerifolius)
palmbob Positive CommentWhite Floss Silk Tree
(Chorisia insignis)
cmoon Negative CommentSnail Vine
(Phaseolus caracalla)
Larkie Negative CommentCypress Vine, Star Glory, Hummingbird Vine
(Ipomoea quamoclit)
FastFredi Positive CommentStrawflower, Paper Daisy, Everlasting Daisy
(Helichrysum bracteatum)
Monocromatico Neutral CommentDevil's Ivy, Golden Pothos
(Epipremnum aureum)
Terry Positive CommentFancy-leafed Caladium, Angel Wings, Heart of Jesus 'Carolyn Whorton (aka Carolyn Wharton)'
(Caladium bicolor)
Terry Positive CommentFancy-leafed Caladium, Angel Wings, Heart of Jesus 'Candidum'
(Caladium bicolor)
Terry Positive CommentFancy-leafed Caladium, Angel Wings, Heart of Jesus 'White Queen'
(Caladium bicolor)
Terry Positive CommentFancy-leafed Caladium, Angel Wings, Heart of Jesus 'White Christmas'
(Caladium bicolor)
Terry Positive CommentFancy-leafed Caladium, Angel Wings, Heart of Jesus 'Red Flash (aka Redflash)'
(Caladium bicolor)
Terry Positive CommentFancy-leafed Caladium, Angel Wings, Heart of Jesus 'Kathleen'
(Caladium bicolor)
suncatcheracres Positive CommentStiff-haired Maiden Fern 'Versicolor'
(Thelypteris hispidula)
Monocromatico Neutral CommentRed Barleria
(Barleria repens)
suncatcheracres Positive CommentDevil's Ivy, Golden Pothos
(Epipremnum aureum)
Monocromatico Neutral CommentSpotted Kalanchoe, Penwiper Plant
(Kalanchoe marmorata)
MotherNature4 Positive CommentDevil's Ivy, Golden Pothos
(Epipremnum aureum)
Monocromatico Neutral CommentDelta Fig, Fig Shrub, Mistletoe Fig
(Ficus deltoidea)
Monocromatico Neutral CommentRed-Fig Tree
(Ficus clusiifolia)
stevenova Positive CommentWollemi Pine
(Wollemia nobilis)
AlanCovington Positive CommentHosta 'Albo Marginata'
(Hosta fortunei)
DougC Positive CommentChandelier Plant, Mother of Thousands
(Bryophyllum delagoense)
Monocromatico Positive CommentVariegated Fig Tree
(Ficus aspera)
Monocromatico Neutral CommentSea Palm, Dwarf Palm
(Allagoptera arenaria)
kennedyh Neutral CommentBearded Midge-orchid
(Genoplesium morrisii)
JanFRN Positive CommentAfrican Daisy, Cape Daisy, Osteospermum
(Osteospermum ecklonis)
fishcop Positive CommentPindo Palm, Wine Palm, Jelly Palm
(Butia capitata)
dpd Neutral CommentHelleborine
(Epipactis helleborine)
hollyberries Positive CommentDaylily 'Carolyn Criswell'
(Hemerocallis )

Images

Member Addition Description
suncatcheracresStiff-haired Maiden Fern 'Versicolor'
(Thelypteris hispidula)
stevenovaHosta 'Krossa Regal'
(Hosta )
AnnieHayesAfrican Harebell, Prickly Roella
(Roella ciliata)
AnnieHayesHollyhock 'Pink Lemonade'
(Alcea rosea)
frstbrn24Daylily 'Enchanted April'
(Hemerocallis )
palmbobTravelers Palm
(Ravenala madagascariensis)
palmbobIllawarra Flame Tree, Flame Kurrajong
(Brachychiton acerifolius)
palmbobIllawarra Flame Tree, Flame Kurrajong
(Brachychiton acerifolius)
palmbobWhite Floss Silk Tree
(Chorisia insignis)
palmbobWhite Floss Silk Tree
(Chorisia insignis)
ThaumaturgistDrumstick Tree, Horseradish Tree, Ben Oil Tree,
(Moringa oleifera)
WeezingreensSedum 'Blue Spruce'
(Sedum reflexum)
WeezingreensBroomrape, Ground Cone
(Boschniakia rossica)
Bug_GirlPansy 'Black Jack'
(Viola x wittrockiana)
iris2lilyDaylily 'Allspice Spice'
(Hemerocallis )
iris2lilyDaylily 'Black Pepper'
(Hemerocallis )
poppysueDaylily 'Merry Sandman'
(Hemerocallis )
melodyFancy-leafed Caladium, Angel Wings, Heart of Jesus 'Carolyn Whorton (aka Carolyn Wharton)'
(Caladium bicolor)
BrugmaniaYellow Jade Orchid Tree, Fragrant Champaca
(Michelia champaca)
ThaumaturgistJava Plum, Jambolan Plum
(Syzygium cumini)
stevenovaFringed Bleeding Heart 'Alan Bloom'
(Dicentra eximia)
stevenovaFringed Bleeding Heart 'Alan Bloom'
(Dicentra eximia)
melodyFancy-leafed Caladium, Angel Wings, Heart of Jesus 'Red Flash (aka Redflash)'
(Caladium bicolor)
naturepatchDaylily 'First Thanksgiving'
(Hemerocallis )
naturepatchDaylily 'Rosy Wren'
(Hemerocallis )
naturepatchDaylily 'Little Fantastic'
(Hemerocallis )
naturepatchDaylily 'Cherry Chapeau'
(Hemerocallis )
naturepatchDaylily 'Monster'
(Hemerocallis )
MonocromaticoRed Barleria
(Barleria repens)
MonocromaticoRed Barleria
(Barleria repens)
DougCChandelier Plant, Mother of Thousands
(Bryophyllum delagoense)
mysticDaylily 'Little Cobbler'
(Hemerocallis )
mysticDwarf Caladium, Angel Wings, Heart of Jesus 'Miss Muffett'
(Caladium bicolor)
mysticFancy-leafed Caladium, Angel Wings, Heart of Jesus 'Blaze'
(Caladium bicolor)
mysticFalse Sunflower, Ox-eye,Sunflower Heliopsis 'Loraine Sunshine'
(Heliopsis scabra)
mysticDaylily 'Pink Lavender Appeal'
(Hemerocallis )
carolannDaylily 'Carolyn Criswell'
(Hemerocallis )
carolannDaylily 'Buffy's Doll'
(Hemerocallis )
carolannDaylily 'Femme De Joie'
(Hemerocallis )
carolannDaylily 'Chicago Arnie's Choice'
(Hemerocallis )
carolannDaylily 'Lighthouse Wonderful Gift'
(Hemerocallis )
kennedyhChandelier Plant, Mother of Thousands
(Bryophyllum delagoense)
kennedyhChandelier Plant, Mother of Thousands
(Bryophyllum delagoense)
kennedyhChandelier Plant, Mother of Thousands
(Bryophyllum delagoense)
kennedyhBearded Midge-orchid
(Genoplesium morrisii)
kennedyhBearded Midge-orchid
(Genoplesium morrisii)
JanFRNAfrican Daisy, Cape Daisy, Osteospermum
(Osteospermum ecklonis)
JanFRNAfrican Daisy, Cape Daisy, Osteospermum
(Osteospermum ecklonis)
iris2lilyDaylily 'Blaze Away'
(Hemerocallis )
ruby42Hosta 'Rosedale Barnie'
(Hosta )
PanamonCreelTomato 'Ildi'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
ruby42Coleus, Painted Nettle 'Saturn'
(Solenostemon scutellarioides)

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
imperatricisim-per-uh-TRY-sisOf the Empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon
harveyanushar-vee-AY-nusNamed for William Harvey, 19th century Irish botanist who specialized in algea
Jankaeayan-kAY-uhNamed for Victory de Janka, 19th century Hungarian botanist and calvalry officer
jugalisjoo-GAY-lissYoked
jugalejoo-GAY-leeYoked
x vedrariensisved-rar-ee-EN-sisHybrid from Verrières, France (near the famous nurser of Mssrs. Vilmorin-Andrieux)
aethiopiumee-thee-OH-pee-umVariant of aethiopum, Africa (especially South Africa); name derived from Aethiops, an African and son of Vulcan, the Greek God of metalworking and fire
peregrinansper-re-GREE-nansPerennial
x multifidamul-TIF-id-uhHybrid meaning many divided
aethiopumee-thee-OH-pumFrom Africa (especially South Africa); name derived from Aethiops, an African and son of Vulcan, the Greek God of metalworking and fire
Roellaroh-EL-luhNamed for G. Roelle, 18th century professor of anatomy in Amsterdam
hypericoideshy-per-ih-KOY-deezResembling Hypericum

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... July 22, 2003