The Plants Database Newsletter

Covering the events of September 28, on which 123 members joined.

Gardening Quote of the Day

"Announced by all the trumpets of the sky, Arrives the snow. (from The Snowstorm, 1847) "

(Ralph Waldo Emerson, American poet, philosopher)

The Plants Database Photo of the Day

Cardoon, Artichoke Thistle
Cynara cardunculus
By dave

Activity Report:

82 new plants were added to the database.
34 new descriptions were added.
56 new images were added.
103 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
BUFFY690 Positive CommentHalberd Leaved Swamp Mallow, Soldier Rose Mallow
(Hibiscus laevis)
Toxicodendron Positive CommentBroad Beech Fern
(Phegopteris hexagonoptera)
htop Positive CommentIndian Holly Fern, Simplicior Holly Fern, Variegated Shield Fern 'Variegata'
(Arachniodes simplicior)
Karenn Positive CommentGreat Blue Lobelia
(Lobelia siphilitica)
gonedutch Positive CommentJerusalem Artichoke, Sunchoke
(Helianthus tuberosus)
broozersnooze Positive CommentPeace Lily
(Spathiphyllum wallisii)
clantonnaomi Positive CommentChile Pepper 'Tabasco'
(Capsicum frutescens)
nipajo Positive CommentDesert Petunia, Florida Bluebells, Mexican Petunia, Mexican Blue Bells
(Ruellia brittoniana)
palmpilot Neutral CommentKentia Palm, Sentry Palm, Paradise Palm
(Howea forsteriana)
nipajo Positive CommentZinnia
(Zinnia elegans)
nipajo Positive CommentLeadwort, Hardy Blue Plumbago
(Ceratostigma plumbaginoides)
nipajo Neutral CommentPineapple Flower, Pineapple Lily
(Eucomis bicolor)
phloxy_lady Neutral CommentFountain grass 'Karley Rose'
(Pennisetum orientale)
amorning1 Positive CommentRed Mangrove
(Rhizophora mangle)
KMAC Positive CommentMeadow Cranesbill 'Plenum Violaceum'
(Geranium pratense)
slynx Positive CommentCardinal Climber
(Ipomoea x multifida)
kennedyh Positive CommentPaper Flower
(Thomasia petalocalyx)
jb44 Positive CommentCroton 'Interruption'
(Codiaeum variegatum)
kennedyh Positive CommentTiny Thomasia
(Thomasia pygmaea)
Monocromatico Neutral CommentRed Mangrove
(Rhizophora mangle)
amorning1 Neutral CommentLady Palm
(Rhapis excelsa)
henryr10 Positive CommentRed Mangrove
(Rhizophora mangle)
kodak Positive CommentTomatillo, Husk Tomato, Miltomate, Tomate de Fresadilla
(Physalis ixocarpa)
islandjim Positive CommentAmbarella
(Spondias dulcis)
kennedyh Positive CommentPaniculate Thomasia
(Thomasia paniculata)
islandjim Neutral CommentCocoa Tree, Cacao
(Theobroma cacao)
amorning1 Negative CommentGiant Dodder
(Cuscuta reflexa)
amorning1 Neutral CommentBlack Fountain Grass 'Moudry'
(Pennisetum alopecuroides)
deckwench Positive CommentBaby's Tears; Angel's Tears, Mind-your-own-business
(Soleirolia soleirolii)
amorning1 Negative CommentBrazilian Pepper Tree
(Schinus terebinthifolius)
amorning1 Positive CommentElephant Ear 'Purple Prince'
(Alocasia grandis)
janoflamingo Positive CommentStar Jasmine
(Jasminum multiflorum)
carterm3 Positive CommentBlackberry Lily, Leopard Lily
(Belamcanda chinensis)
tljacks Positive CommentGiant Rhubarb, Giant Gunnera
(Gunnera manicata)

Images

Member Addition Description
poppysueNaranjilla, Quito Orange, Golden Fruit of the Andes
(Solanum quitoense)
carolannDaylily 'Maraschino'
(Hemerocallis )
puttytatTall Bearded Iris 'Talk That Talk'
(Iris )
carolannHosta 'Helenoides Albopicta (Ginkgo Craig)'
(Hosta )
carolannHosta 'August Moon'
(Hosta )
carolannHosta 'Blue Mammoth'
(Hosta )
carolannHosta 'Bright Lights'
(Hosta )
puttytatTall Bearded Iris 'Ice N Lime'
(Iris )
puttytatTall Bearded Iris 'Melody D'Amour'
(Iris )
puttytatTall Bearded Iris 'Meadow Song'
(Iris )
puttytatTall Bearded Iris 'Memoirs'
(Iris )
palmbobCycad
(Dioon spinulosum)
palmbobCycad
(Dioon spinulosum)
htopDesert Petunia, Florida Bluebells, Mexican Petunia, Mexican Blue Bells 'Colobe Pink (Bonita, Poquito Pink, Katie's Pink)'
(Ruellia brittoniana)
htopLazy Daisy, Doze Daisy, Dozedaisy, Arkansas Lazy Daisy, Texas Lazy Daisy
(Aphanostephus skirrhobasis)
lauriefTall Bearded Iris 'Nightshade'
(Iris )
kennedyhCycad
(Macrozamia riedlei)
rshadlowTall Bearded Iris 'Lotus Land'
(Iris )
rshadlowTall Bearded Iris 'Renown'
(Iris )
rshadlowTall Bearded Iris 'Rock Star'
(Iris )
rshadlowTall Bearded Iris 'Other Mary'
(Iris )
rshadlowTall Bearded Iris 'Melon Rita'
(Iris )
BUFFY690Black Eyed Susan, Orange Coneflower 'Goldsturm'
(Rudbeckia fulgida)
MonocromaticoNorantea
(Norantea brasiliensis)
BUFFY690Black-Eyed Susan Vine
(Thunbergia alata)
MonocromaticoNorantea
(Norantea brasiliensis)
BUFFY690Old Fashioned Vining Petunia
(Petunia multiflora)
BUFFY690Old Fashioned Vining Petunia
(Petunia multiflora)
BUFFY690Canna Lily
(Canna indica)
CynthiaWilliamsHoya
(Hoya lacunosa)
CynthiaWilliamsHoya, Wax Plant
(Hoya kentiana)
palmbobMacDonnell Ranges Cycad
(Macrozamia macdonnellii)
palmbobMacDonnell Ranges Cycad
(Macrozamia macdonnellii)
poppysueStictocardia 'Hawaii'
(Stictocardia beraviensis)
poppysueStictocardia 'Hawaii'
(Stictocardia beraviensis)
poppysueStictocardia 'Hawaii'
(Stictocardia beraviensis)
htopLeadwort, Hardy Blue Plumbago
(Ceratostigma plumbaginoides)
htopDesert Petunia, Florida Bluebells, Mexican Petunia, Mexican Blue Bells 'Blue Shade'
(Ruellia brittoniana)
george4taxDeodar Cedar
(Cedrus deodara)
MonocromaticoWalking Iris
(Neomarica candida)
MonocromaticoWalking Iris
(Neomarica candida)
MonocromaticoWalking Iris
(Neomarica candida)
htopPurslane, Pigweed, Wild Portulaca, Little Hogweed, Pusley
(Portulaca oleracea)
PanamonCreelLipstick Plant, Basketvine, Basket Vine
(Aeschynanthus radicans)
KMACMeadow Cranesbill 'Plenum Violaceum'
(Geranium pratense)
kennedyhWest Wyalong Wattle
(Acacia cardiophylla)
kennedyhWest Wyalong Wattle
(Acacia cardiophylla)
KMACFoxtail Lily
(Eremurus bungei)
KMACFoxtail Lily
(Eremurus bungei)
KMACFoxtail Lily
(Eremurus bungei)
kennedyhSweet Wattle
(Acacia suaveolens)
Sharron2Tropical Hibiscus
(Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
ToxicodendronBroad Beech Fern
(Phegopteris hexagonoptera)
islandjimPink Fruiting Banana
(Musa velutina)
henryr10Alocasia
(Alocasia longiloba)
islandjimBlack Sapote, Chocolate Pudding Tree, Black Persimmon
(Diospyros digyna)

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
mahagoni  mah-HAH-go-nye  Mahogany  
Swietenia  swee-TEEN-ee-uh  named for Gerard van Swieten, 18th century Dutch botanist and physician to the Empress Maria Theresa  
digynus  dy-GY-nus  Two women; referring to two carpels  
digynum  dy-GY-num  Two women; referring to two carpels  
longilobus  lon-JEE-loh-bus  Long-lobed  
digyna  dy-GY-nuh  Two women; referring to two carpels  
longilobum  lon-JEE-loh-bum  Long-lobed  
longiloba  lon-JEE-loh-buh  Long-lobed  
toxiferum  toks-IF-er-um  Bearing poison  
simplicior  sim-PLIK-ee-or  Simpler  
Phegopteris  feg-OP-teris  From the Greek phegos (Oak) and pteris (fern)  
hexagonoptera  heks-uh-gon-OP-ter-uh  Six winged  
Stictocardia  stik-toh-KAR-dee-uh  From the Greek stiktos (spotted) and kardia (heart); referring to the spotted, heart-shaped leaves  

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... September 28, 2003