The Plants Database Newsletter

Covering the events of May 8, 2004, on which 208 members joined.
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Gardening Quote of the Day

"And when thou art weary, I'll find thee a bed of mosses and flowers to pillow thy head... "

(John Keats, English poet)

The Plants Database Photo of the Day

Tropical Hibiscus 'High Voltage'
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
By islandjim

PDB Photo of the Day

Activity Report:

31 new plants were added to the database.
62 new descriptions were added.
29 new images were added.
420 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
glaciercat Positive CommentGeranium 'Wargrave Pink'
(Geranium endressi)
Dalenoel Positive CommentGeum
(Geum chiloense)
Abutilon Positive CommentAngel Trumpet, Angel's Trumpet 'Antique Lace'
(Brugmansia )
cinemike Positive CommentGinger, Common Ginger, Cooking Ginger, Canton
(Zingiber officinale)
Paulwhwest Neutral CommentMiniature Rose 'Adam's Smile (1987; aka SAVArend, SAVasmile)'
(Rosa )
angelam Positive CommentSweet Bay
(Laurus nobilis)
cinemike Positive CommentHomoglad 'West Coast hybrids'
(x Homoglad )
angelam Positive CommentCalifornia Pepper Tree, Mastic Tree
(Schinus molle)
KWertz313 Neutral CommentSilvery Cinquefoil
(Potentilla argentea)
springlover Positive CommentEnglish Rose, Austin Rose 'Evelyn (1992; aka Apricot Parfait, AUSsaucer)'
(Rosa )
springlover Positive CommentEnglish Rose, Austin Rose 'Geoff Hamilton (1998; aka AUSham)'
(Rosa )
springlover Positive CommentEnglish Rose, Austin Rose 'Golden Celebration (1992; aka AUSgold)'
(Rosa )
pungo Negative CommentTiger Lily
(Lilium lancifolium)
foodiesleuth Positive CommentBuddha's Belly Bamboo
(Bambusa ventricosa)
bayouposte Positive CommentSweet Autumn Clematis
(Clematis terniflora)
bayouposte Positive CommentLanceleaf Coreopsis, Tickseed Coreopsis
(Coreopsis lanceolata)
deborahsongs Positive CommentPeace Lily, Closet Plant
(Spathiphyllum spp.)
MotherNature4 Positive CommentVariegated Devil's Backbone, Japanese Poinsettia, Slipper Spurge, Redbird Cactus, Christmas Candle
(Pedilanthus tithymaloides)
smiln32 Positive CommentCoral Bells, Alumroot, Coralbells, Alum Root 'Canyon Melody'
(Heuchera )
Hornbeam Neutral CommentScarlet Sage
(Salvia splendens)
bayouposte Positive CommentRussian Sage
(Perovskia atriplicifolia)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomatillo, Husk Tomato, Miltomate, Tomate de Fresadilla 'Gigante Verde'
(Physalis Ixocarpa)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSummer Squash 'Destiny III'
(Cucurbita pepo)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSummer Squash 'Meigs'
(Cucurbita pepo)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSummer Squash 'Prelude'
(Cucurbita pepo)
Monocromatico Positive CommentPeace Lily
(Spathiphyllum cannifolium)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSummer Squash 'Prelude II'
(Cucurbita pepo)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSummer Squash 'Conquerer III'
(Cucurbita pepo)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSummer squash 'Daisey'
(Cucurbita pepo)
Monocromatico Positive CommentMacaw Flower, Lobster Claw, Caetê-vermelho
(Heliconia bihai)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSummer squash 'Goldbar'
(cucurbita pepo)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentZucchini, Courgette, Summer Squash 'Gold Rush'
(Cucurbita pepo)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSummer squash 'Lemondrop'
(Cucurbita pepo)
islandjim Positive CommentPuerto Rico Palmetto, Puerto Rican Hat Palm
(Sabal causiarum)
Paulwhwest Neutral CommentShrub Rose 'Adelaide Hoodless (1975)'
(Rosa )
Paulwhwest Neutral CommentTea Rose 'Mme Bravy (1846; aka Alba Rosea, Danzille, Adèle Pradel, Isidore Malton, Joséphine Maltot, Madame Br'
(Rosa )
Paulwhwest Neutral CommentMiniature Rose 'Admirable (1991; aka SEAridbelt, SEArodney)'
(Rosa )
Paulwhwest Neutral CommentHybrid Tea Rose 'Admiral Rodney (1973)'
(Rosa )
Paulwhwest Neutral CommentHybrid Tea Rose 'Adriana (1999; FRYdesire)'
(Rosa )
Paulwhwest Neutral CommentHybrid Multiflora Rose 'Aennchen von Tharau (1886; aka Annie of Tharau)'
(Rosa )
Paulwhwest Neutral CommentHybrid Tea Rose 'Affirm (1998; aka McMillan's Pink)'
(Rosa )
Paulwhwest Neutral CommentMiniature Rose 'After Midnight (1990; KINnight)'
(Rosa )
Paulwhwest Neutral CommentHybrid Spinosissima Rose 'Aïcha (1966 aka Aicha)'
(Rosa )
DivaSharon Positive CommentGold Moss, Stringy Stonecrop, Graveyard Moss
(Sedum sarmentosum)
jreamy Positive CommentDay Flower, Widow's Tears, Blue Spiderwort
(Commelina coelestis)
MotherNature4 Positive CommentDeerberry
(Vaccinium stamineum)
jreamy Positive CommentPineapple Sage
(Salvia elegans)
MotherNature4 Positive Comment
(Dorstenia contrajerva)
smiln32 Neutral CommentCoral Bells, Alumroot, Coralbells, Alum Root 'Canyon Pink'
(Heuchera )
smiln32 Neutral CommentKnife Acacia, Knife Wattle
(Acacia cultriformis)
smiln32 Neutral CommentIron Wood
(Caesalpinia ferrea)
smiln32 Neutral CommentMexican Boulder
(Calibanus hookeri)
smiln32 Neutral CommentPoscharsky's Bellflower
(Campanula poscharskyana)
smiln32 Neutral CommentSweet Scented Pincushion Tree
(Hakea suaveolens)
smiln32 Neutral CommentKahili Ginger, Ker-Gawl
(Hedychium gardnerianum)
smiln32 Neutral CommentDouble Pink Sunrose ''Annabel''
(Helianthemum )
smiln32 Neutral CommentApricot Sunrose '"Apricot"'
(Helianthemum )
smiln32 Neutral CommentBelgravia Rose ''Belgravia Rose''
(Helianthemum )
smiln32 Neutral CommentMesa Wine Sunrose ''Mesa Wine''
( Helianthemum )
debcooper53 Positive CommentSquirrel's Foot Fern, Hare's Foot Fern, Black Rabbit's Foot Fern
(Davallia trichomanoides)
Monocromatico Neutral CommentGrass Orchid
(Epidendrum filicaule)
Mr_Marty Neutral CommentWeeping Lantana, Trailing Lantana
(Lantana montevidensis)

Images

Member Addition Description
puttytatPictureStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Electric Elf'
(Iris )
palmbobPictureElephant Tree
(Bursera microphylla)
PaulwhwestPicturePurple Heart, Purple Queen, Wandering Jew 'Purple Heart'
(Tradescantia pallida)
MonocromaticoPictureSea Hibiscus, Majahua
(Hibiscus pernambucensis)
kennedyhPictureWorm-leaved Stonecrop
(Sedum stenopetalum)
sweezelPictureLittle Leaf Sage, Graham's Sage, Delta Sage, Cherry Sage, Baby Sage 'Orange Door'
(Salvia microphylla)
HappenstancePictureSilver Sage
(Salvia argentea)
HappenstancePictureGazania, Treasure Flower 'Daybreak Yellow'
(Gazania rigens)
PotEmUpPictureTrident Maple, Three-toothed Maple
(Acer buergerianum)
troisPictureChinese Hat, Cup and Saucer, Parasol flower
(Holmskioldia sanguinea)
WillowWaspPictureTri-colored Passion Vine
(Passiflora trifasciata)
htopPictureOrnamental Pepper 'Explosive Ember'
(Capsicum annum)
Jeff_BeckPictureSensitive Brier
(Mimosa nuttallii)
ToxicodendronPictureDeerberry
(Vaccinium stamineum)
Sue_WAPictureTall Bearded Iris 'Congratulations'
(Iris germanica)
WalterTPictureTree Mallow
(Lavatera assurgentiflora)
gel70PicturePony Tail Palm, Bottle Palm
(Beaucarnea recurvata)
ThaumaturgistPictureLemon 'Variegated Pink Eureka'
(Citrus limon)
jwkarenPictureWeeping Katsura Tree 'Pendula'
(Cercidiphyllum japonicum)
justmeLisaPictureRed Christmas Pride
(Ruellia amoena)
StarzzPictureFlowering Onion 'Purple Sensation'
(Allium hollandicum)
dbinnixPictureBamboo 'Betung Hitam'
(Dendrocalamus asper)
NellPercyPictureTall Bearded Iris 'Condottiere (Cayeux, 1978)'
(Iris )
Clare_CAPictureSweetshade
(Hymenosporum flavum)
dstartzPictureVariegated Devil's Backbone, Japanese Poinsettia, Slipper Spurge, Redbird Cactus, Christmas Candle
(Pedilanthus tithymaloides)
dahlia_loverPictureDahlia 'Haley Jane'
(Dahlia )
langbrPictureFalse Indigo
(Baptisia australis)
Brad_J_ScottPictureRound leaf mint bush, Australian mint bush
(Prostanthera rotundifolia)
AbutilonPictureAngel Trumpet, Angel's Trumpet 'Antique Lace'
(Brugmansia )

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
Verbenaceae  ver-be-NAY-see-ee  The Verbena (vervain) family  
turckheimii  turk-HEIM-ee-eye  Named for Hans von Turckheim, who discovered the species in the early 20th century  
knappii  NAP-ee-eye  Named after Joseph Knapp, Vienna botanist  
alceifolia  al-see-ih-FOH-lee-uh  Having leaves like Alcea (genus name meaning to cure)  

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... May 8, 2004