Covering the events of February 10, 2005, on which 201 members joined.
Gardening Quote of the Day
"The toad has indeed no superior as a destroyer of noxious insects, and he possesses no bad habits and is entirely inoffensive himself, every owner of a garden should treat him with utmost hospitality.
(from An Island Garden)"
(Celia Thaxter, American poet (born 7/28/1835))
Activity Report:
109 new plants were added to the database. 78 new descriptions were added. 43 new images were added. 3246 new options were checked off.
From the Greek lysis (loosening) and loma (edge or fringe)
Bourreria
bour-ER-ee-uh
Named for Johann Ambrosius Beurer, 18th century German apothecary
Ouratea
oo-rah-TEH-uh
Latinized form of oura-ara, the vernacular name of this plant in Guyana
caducum
KAD-uh-kum
Falling early, referring to drooping sepals or petals
phyllopetala
fy-lo-PET-uh-la
Leafy-petalled
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