The PlantFiles Newsletter

Covering the events of November 28, 2005, on which 104 members joined. 		PF Logo

Gardening Quote of the Day

"A new year is unfolding like a blossom with petals curled tightly concealing the beauty within. Let this year be filled with the things that are truly good.. "

(Unknown)

The PlantFiles Photo of the Day

Hawaiian Snowbush, Snow-on-the-Mountain
Breynia disticha
By Clare_CA

PF Photo of the Day

Activity Report:

83 new plants were added to the database.
40 new descriptions were added.
38 new images were added.
1840 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
inparadise Positive CommentDarley Dale Heath, Darley Heath, Winter Heath 'Mediterranean White'
(Erica x darleyensis)
cfkingfish Positive Comment
(Orania palindin)
cfkingfish Neutral Comment
(Hyophorbe vaughanii)
cfkingfish Positive CommentBlackdown Tableland Palm
(Livistona fulva)
ADKSpirit Positive CommentTall Bearded Iris 'Starship Enterprise'
(Iris )
ADKSpirit Positive CommentTall Bearded Iris 'Supreme Sultan'
(Iris )
Xenomorf Neutral CommentEscobaria
(Escobaria vivipara var. arizonica)
Weezingreens Neutral Comment 'Angustatum'
(Asplenium scolopendrium)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Dakota Gold'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'de Barao Gold'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
wallaby1 Positive CommentGolden Clematis, Old Man's Beard, Russian Virgin's Bower 'Golden Tiara'
(Clematis tangutica)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Extra Eros Zlatolaska'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Farnsworth'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Gold Ball'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Herman’s Yellow'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Hourma'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Mandarin Cross'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Orange Crimea'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Red Streak'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
wallaby1 Positive CommentJapanese Maple 'Dragon's Fire'
(Acer palmatum var. dissectum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Ruby Rakes Yellow'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Small Lap'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentWatermelon 'Colorado Striped Tarahumara'
(Citrullus lanatus)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSweet Potato 'Amish White Bunch'
(Ipomoea batatas)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSweet Potato 'Batas'
(Ipomoea batatas)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSweet Potato 'Bermuda White'
(Ipomoea batatas)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSweet Potato 'Betty’s'
(Ipomoea batatas)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSweet Potato 'Carver'
(Ipomoea batatas)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSweet Potato 'Frazier White'
(Ipomoea batatas)
Farmerdill Positive CommentSweet Potato 'Georgia Red'
(Ipomoea batatas)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSweet Potato 'Japanese'
(Ipomoea batatas)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSweet Potato 'Ivis White Cream'
(Ipomoea batatas)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSweet Potato 'Korean Purple'
(Ipomoea batatas)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSweet Potato 'Laceleaf'
(Ipomoea batatas)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSweet Potato 'Martins'
(Ipomoea batatas)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSweet Potato 'Maryland 810'
(Ipomoea batatas)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSweet Potato 'Maynard Family White'
(Ipomoea batatas)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSweet Potato 'Memphis Pride'
(Ipomoea batatas)
Melissa_Ohio Neutral CommentDaylily 'Boundless Beauty'
(Hemerocallis )
Melissa_Ohio Neutral CommentDaylily 'Kitty Wells'
(Hemerocallis )

Images

Member Addition Description
ecrane3ImageBlue Throatwort 'Hamer Pandora'
(Trachelium caeruleum)
lauriefImageTall Bearded Iris 'Chenedolle'
(Iris )
palmbobImageFloribunda Rose 'Lavaglut'
(Rosa )
EricInSFImageWhite Velvet, White Gossamer Plant, Hairy Wandering Jew
(Tradescantia sillamontana)
mrporlImageTarata, Lemonwood
(Pittosporum eugenioides)
mghImageTall Bearded Iris 'Autumn Circus'
(Iris )
PoochellaImageDahlia 'Blackberry Ripple'
(Dahlia )
12344ImageDaylily 'Chicago Silver'
(Hemerocallis )
DaylilySLPImageDaylily 'Bittersweet Holiday'
(Hemerocallis )
bootandallImage 'Alexandra Rose'
(Rosa )
KiepersolImage 'Razzmatazz'
(Hippeastrum )
bonniewongImageWallich Geranium 'Buxton's Variety'
(Geranium wallichianum)
Todd_BolandImageOpuntia
(Opuntia pampeana)
kennedyhImageAnnual Aster, Baby’s Breath Aster, Hierba del Marrano, Saltmarsh Aster
(Aster subulatus)
CastIronPlant22ImageCast Iron Plant 'Hoshi Zora'
(Aspidistra elatior)
MichaelpImageBell Pepper 'Blockbuster'
(Capsicum annuum)
zemersonImagePassion Flower, Passionflower 'Imperatrice Eugenie'
(Passiflora x belotii)
patpImageMoss Fern
(Selaginella pallescens)
ADKSpiritImageTall Bearded Iris 'Spiced Custard'
(Iris )
candelaImagePortea
(Portea petropolitana var. petropolitana)
MonocromaticoImageFancy-Leafed Caladium, Angel Wings, Heart of Jesus
(Caladium bicolor)
michaeladennerImageWood Sorrel, False Shamrock 'Triangularis'
(Oxalis regnellii)
mgarrImageRambler Rose 'American Pillar'
(Rosa )
drdonImageTurbina, Christmas Vine
(Turbina corymbosa)
jnanaImageBrazilian Candles
(Pavonia x gledhillii)
OhioBreezyImageJapanese Morning Glory 'Silky Blue'
(Ipomoea nil)
willmetgeImageLavelle Hawthorn, Lavalle Hawthorn
(Crataegus x lavallei)
htopImageSpanish Moss
(Tillandsia usneoides)
JamesCOImageBaobab, Judas Fruit, Monkey Bread Tree
(Adansonia digitata)
squidleyImageHeartleaf Bergenia, Pigsqueak
(Bergenia cordifolia)
XenomorfImageEscobaria
(Escobaria vivipara var. arizonica)
chicochi3Imagehorned violet 'Babyface ruby & gold'
(viola cornuta)
BROforestImageFloss Silk Tree
(Chorisia speciosa)
LilyLover_UTImageSwiss Chard 'French'
(Beta vulgaris var. cicla)
FarmerdillImageTurnip 'Purple Top'
(Brassica rapa)
begoniacraziiImagePalm-leaf Begonia
(Begonia luxurians)
kellImageBlue Potato Bush, Paraguay Nightshade, Blue Lycianthes 'Royal Robe'
(Lycianthes rantonnetii)
wallaby1ImageJapanese Maple 'Dragon's Fire'
(Acer palmatum var. dissectum)

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
saxorum  SAKS-or-um  Stone, rock  
excisa  eks-SIZE-a  Cut away  
excisum  eks-SIZE-um  Cut away  
excisus  eks-SIZE-us  Cut away  
Ceroxylon  ser-oh-ZY-lon  From the Greek keros (wax) and xylon (wood)  

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... November 28, 2005