The Plants Database Newsletter

Covering the events of March 29, 2004, on which 255 members joined. 		PDB Logo

Gardening Quote of the Day

"I love the fall. I love it because of the smells that you speak of; and also because things are dying, things that you don't have to take care of anymore, and the grass stops growing."

(Mark Van Doren, Pulitzer prize-winning poet (born 6/13/1894))

The Plants Database Photo of the Day

Chinese Witch Hazel, Chinese Fringe Flower, Pink Fringe Flower
Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum
By RonFlynn

PDB Photo of the Day

Activity Report:

15 new plants were added to the database.
43 new descriptions were added.
44 new images were added.
583 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
monterey Positive CommentPetunia 'Ultra Mix'
(Petunia x hybrida)
SILady Positive CommentFloss Flower, Ageratum 'Blue Horizon'
(Ageratum houstonianum)
timlight Positive CommentBanyan Tree, Ban Yan
(Ficus benghalensis)
timlight Positive CommentFlorida Royal Palm
(Roystonea regia)
plantsfungifts Positive CommentDumbcane, Dumb Cane
(Dieffenbachia spp.)
htop Neutral CommentColumbine, Granny's Bonnet, Granny's Nightcap 'Winky Series, Red and White'
(Aquilegia vulgaris)
htop Neutral CommentColumbine, Granny's Bonnet, Granny's Nightcap 'Winky Series, Blue and White'
(Aquilegia vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Early Salad Hybrid'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Early Prolific'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Early Pick VF'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Early Pear 336'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Early Pak'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Early Market S.C.'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Early Lethbridge'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Early Jersey'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
palmbob Positive Comment
(Trichodiadema bulbosum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Early Hycross'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
palmbob Neutral CommentMexican Ocotillo Tree
(Fouquieria macdougallii)
blueschiz Positive CommentPalm Tree Oxalis
(Oxalis lasiandra)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Early Giant'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Early Fireball'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Early Eastern Hybrid'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Early Delicious'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
palmbob Positive CommentZombie Palm
(Zombia antillarum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Early Chatham'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Early Boy Hybrid'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Earlirouge'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Earlinorth'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
palmbob Positive CommentFoxy Lady Palm
(Wodyetia X Veitchia bifurcatum X arecina)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Earlimech'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Earlibright'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Eagle'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'E.S. 24'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
jillawilla Positive CommentTomato 'Early Goliath Hybrid'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
palmbob Positive Comment
(Trachycarpus nana)
palmbob Positive CommentBroom Palm, Thatch Palm
(TRhinax parviflora)
jetierney Negative CommentCamphor Tree, Camphor Laurel
(Cinnamomum camphora)
hawkarica Neutral CommentFountain Palm, Ribbon Palm, Weeping Cabbage Palm
(Livistona decipiens)
sipatatime Positive CommentDent Corn 'Hickory King Yellow'
(Zea mays)
wnstarr Neutral CommentFlowering Maple, Parlour Maple, Indian Mallow 'Souvenir de Bonn'
(Abutilon )
rayofsunshine Positive CommentIndian Hawthorn, White Indian Hawthorn 'Clara'
(Rhaphiolepis indica)
germinator Positive CommentLivingstone Daisy, Livingston Daisy, Ice Plant
(Dorotheanthus bellidiformis)
gopher Positive CommentBlack Calla Lily
(Arum palaestinum)

Images

Member Addition Description
palmbobPictureAloe
(Aloe rivae)
palmbobPictureAloe
(Aloe rivae)
palmbobPictureTiger Aloe, Tigeraloë, Partridge Breast Aloe
(Aloe variegata)
palmbobPictureAloe
(Aloe sabaea)
palmbobPictureCleistocactus
(Cleistocactus hyalacanthus)
palmbobPictureAlexandria Cycad
(Encephalartos arenarius)
palmbobPictureFerocious Blue Cycad
(Encephalartos horridus)
HappenstancePictureSpanish Lavender
(Lavandula stoechas)
HappenstancePictureWonder-flower, Cape Chincherinchee
(Ornithogalum thyrsoides)
HappenstancePictureFelt Plant, Felt Bush, Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe
(Kalanchoe beharensis)
HappenstancePictureString of Pearls, Banana Vine, Necklace Plant
(Senecio radicans)
HappenstancePictureKamschatka Stonecrop 'Weihenstephaner Gold'
(Sedum floriferum)
HappenstancePictureCluster Mallow, Whorled Mallow, Fodder Mallow
(Malva verticillata)
kennedyhPictureSouthern Marsh Orchid
(Dactylorhiza praetermissa)
DaylilySLPPictureBlue Passion Flower, Hardy Passion flower
(Passiflora caerulea)
DaylilySLPPicturePassion Flower 'Incense'
(Passiflora hybrid)
dixiechickPictureClematis 'Nelly Moser'
(Clematis )
ladyrowanPictureCalla Lily 'Lavender'
(Zantedeshia hybrid)
ladyrowanPictureDutch Hyacinth, Garden Hyacinth
(Hyacinthus orientalis)
ladyrowanPictureGolden Calla Lily
(Zantedeschia elliottiana)
ladyrowanPictureNaples Onion, White Garlic
(Allium neapolitanum)
busybeePictureVariegated Mugwort 'Oriental Limelight'
(Artemisia vulgaris)
vanzerPictureFlowering Maple, Abutilon 'Thompsonii'
(Abutilon pictum)
vanzerPictureFlowering Maple, Abutilon 'Thompsonii'
(Abutilon pictum)
montereyPictureFlowering Maple 'Sunset'
(Abutilon megapotamicum)
montereyPicturePetunia 'Ultra Mix'
(Petunia x hybrida)
SILadyPicturePrivet Cassia
(Senna ligustrina)
SILadyPictureAmaryllis 'Red Lion'
(Hippeastrum hybrid)
SILadyPictureFloss Flower, Ageratum 'Blue Horizon'
(Ageratum houstonianum)
ToxicodendronPictureNarcissus, Trumpet
(Narcissus hybrids (division I))
htopPictureColumbine, Granny's Bonnet, Granny's Nightcap 'Winky Series, Red and White'
(Aquilegia vulgaris)
htopPictureColumbine, Granny's Bonnet, Granny's Nightcap 'Winky Series, Blue and White'
(Aquilegia vulgaris)
htopPictureStrawberry 'Pink Panda'
(Fragaria )
Todd_BolandPictureGoldlace Primrose 'Goldlace'
(Primula X polyanthus)
kennedyhPictureHeath Spotted Orchid
(Dactylorhiza maculatum ssp. ericetorum)
kennedyhPicturePink Rock Orchid, Pink Rocklily
(Dendrobium kingianum)
kennedyhPicturePink Rock Orchid, Pink Rocklily
(Dendrobium kingianum)
kennedyhPictureWheki-ponga, Golden Tree-fern
(Dicksonia fibrosa)
montereyPicture Cape Leadwort 'Monott'
(Plumbago auriculata)
montereyPictureViolet Trumpet Vine, Painted Trumpet, Argentine Trumpet Vine
(Clytostoma callistegioides)
bob47PictureDogwood, Flowering Dogwood
(Cornus florida)
bob47PictureLenten Rose
(Helleborus orientalis)
montereyPictureOsteospermum, Spoon Daisy 'Whirligig (Tauranga)'
(Osteospermum hybrid)
frogsrusPictureRed Hot Poker, Torch Lily 'Candlelight™'
(Kniphofia uvaria)

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
Isolatocereus  eye-soh-lay-toh-KER-ee-us  From the Latin isolato (insulated, island) and cereus (candle, torch), referring to the candle-like growth  
dumortieri  dyoo-MOR-tee-er-ee  Named for Barthélemy Charles Joseph Dumortier, 19th century Belgian botanist, author and academician  
bicuspis  by-KUS-pis  Two points  
queretaroensis  ke-re-tah-roh-EN-sis  Of or from Querétaro, Mexico  
Tylecodon  ty-lee-KOD-on  An anagram of Cotyledon (a closely-related genus)  
Cheiropleuria  kye-ro-PLOOR-ee-uh  From the Greek cheir (hand) and pleura (side, rib)  
wollastonii  wol-luh-STON-ee-eye  Named for Alexander Frederick Richmond ("Sandy") Wollaston, 20th century British explorer and naturalist  

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... March 29, 2004