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Covering the events of March 9, 2006
... in which ...
2,346 posts were made.
32 plants were added to PlantFiles.
64 comments were added to PlantFiles.
662 checkboxes were added to PlantFiles.
38 snapshots were added to PlantFiles.
A company joined PlantScout.
14 entries were added to Botanary.
0 companies were added to the Garden Watchdog.
27 ratings were added to the Garden Watchdog.
0 books were added to the Garden Bookworm.
1 rating was added to the Garden Bookworm.
"For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth
forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God..."
Gardening Quote of the Day
"If Candlemas Day is bright and clear,
there'll be two winters in the year."( -- Scottish couplet)
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New PlantScout subscriptionsForum Activity
A grand total of 2,346 posts were made yesterday.
| Name |
Pronunciation |
Meaning |
| Macbridea |
mak-BRIDE-ee-a |
Named for James Francis Macbride, 19th century South Carolina botanist |
| macbrideii |
mak-BRIDE-ee-eye |
Named for James Francis Macbride, 19th century South Carolina botanist |
| macbrideana |
mak-bride-ee-AH-na |
Named for James Francis Macbride, 19th century South Carolina botanist |
| macbrideanum |
mak-bride-ee-AH-num |
Named for James Francis Macbride, 19th century South Carolina botanist |
| macbrideanus |
mak-bride-ee-AH-nus |
Named for James Francis Macbride, 19th century South Carolina botanist |
| Polymeria |
pol-ee-MER-ee-a |
From the Greek poly (many) and meris (part); many parts |
| Tripogandra |
try-poh-GAN-dra |
From the Greek tri (three) pogon (beard) and andros (stamen), referring to the plant having three long, hairy stamen among the shorter, smooth stamen |
| Sinojackia |
sy-no-JAK-ee-a |
From the Latin sino- (referring to China) and John George Jack, 20th century Canadian dendrologist and explorer of North America as well as Europe and the Far East |
| x wisleyensis |
wis-lee-EN-sis |
Hybrid from Wisley Garden, in Surrey, England |
| cubensis |
koo-BEN-sis |
Of or from Cuba |
| Dicranostyles |
dy-kray-no-STY-lees |
From the Greek dikranos (two-branched) and styles |
| ruvo |
ROO-vo |
Possibly from the Latin ruvo (red), or the Italian city Ruvo (formerly Rubi) |
| Cressa |
KRESS-a |
From the Greek Kressa, a reference to a Cretan woman |
| mandshurica |
man-SHEU-ree-ka |
Of or from Manchuria, a region on the borders of Russia and Northern China; also spelled mandschurica |
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32 new plants.
64 new descriptions were added.
38 new images were added.
662 new content were checked off.
| Member |
Addition |
Description |
| conifers |
Comment |
Serbian Spruce 'Guenter'
Picea omorika |
| rhondakirschman |
Comment |
Sweet Bay
Laurus nobilis |
| DaylilySLP |
Comment |
Daylily 'Panic In Detroit'
Hemerocallis |
| SW_gardener |
Comment |
Moonflower, Moon Vine
Ipomoea alba |
| SW_gardener |
Comment |
Rose of Sharon, Althea
Hibiscus syriacus |
| Melissa_Ohio |
Comment |
Tomato 'Bali'
Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
| escambiaguy |
Comment |
Pin Oak, Swamp Oak
Quercus palustris |
| conifers |
Comment |
Serbian Spruce 'Nana'
Picea omorika |
| Ken_In_Dallas |
Comment |
Ornamental Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine 'Ace of Spades'
Ipomoea batatas |
| JodyC |
Comment |
Hybrid Musk Rose 'Rosey Purple'
Rosa |
| MotherNature4 |
Comment |
Aechmea 'Sangria'
Aechmea fasciata |
| MotherNature4 |
Comment |
Neoregelia 'Golden Sunrise'
Neoregelia |
| conifers |
Comment |
Serbian Spruce 'Pendula'
Picea omorika |
| franj |
Comment |
Arizona Ruby Rainbow Hedgehog
Echinocereus rigidissimus subsp. rubispinus |
| MotherNature4 |
Comment |
Neoregelia 'Angel Face'
Neoregelia |
| SW_gardener |
Comment |
Snowdrop
Galanthus nivalis |
| SW_gardener |
Comment |
Common Periwinkle, Creeping Myrtle, Flower-of-Death
Vinca minor |
| conifers |
Comment |
Oriental Spruce 'Barnes'
Picea orientalis |
| conifers |
Comment |
Caucasian Spruce / Oriental Spruce 'Gracilis'
Picea orientalis |
| kmart5465 |
Comment |
Dutch Crocus, Spring Crocus
Crocus vernus |
| conifers |
Comment |
Oriental Spruce 'Skylands'
Picea orientalis |
| joedelta |
Comment |
Harlequin Flower 'Mixed Colors'
Sparaxis tricolor |
| conifers |
Comment |
Blue Spruce or Colorado Spruce 'J. James'
Picea pungens |
| conifers |
Comment |
Colorado Spruce, Blue Spruce 'Pendula'
Picea pungens var. glauca |
| MotherNature4 |
Comment |
'Hojo Rojo'
Neoregelia |
| conifers |
Comment |
Prostrate Colorado Blue Spruce 'Glauca Prostrata'
Picea pungens |
| purplepetunia |
Comment |
Florida Betony
Stachys floridana |
| Farmerdill |
Comment |
Fingerling Potato 'Lange Rode'
Solanum tuberosum |
| SW_gardener |
Comment |
Flaky Juniper, Single-seed Juniper
Juniperus squamata |
| billyporter |
Comment |
Bleeding Heart
Dicentra spectabilis |
| corky59 |
Comment |
Ornamental Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine 'Ace of Spades'
Ipomoea batatas |
| billyporter |
Comment |
Eastern Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea |
| Farmerdill |
Comment |
Potato 'Latona'
Solanum tuberosum |
| Farmerdill |
Comment |
Potato 'Lawina'
Solanum tuberosum |
| mystic |
Comment |
'Sea Shell'
Rosa |
| Farmerdill |
Comment |
Potato 'Lekkerlander'
Solanum tuberosum |
| Farmerdill |
Comment |
Potato 'Leksands Vit'
Solanum tuberosum |
| Farmerdill |
Comment |
Potato 'Lemin Pumainen'
Solanum tuberosum |
| Farmerdill |
Comment |
Potato 'Leyla'
Solanum tuberosum |
| Farmerdill |
Comment |
Potato 'Libertas'
Solanum tuberosum |
| Farmerdill |
Comment |
Potato 'Liberator'
Solanum tuberosum |
| Farmerdill |
Comment |
Potato 'Lili'
Solanum tuberosum |
| Farmerdill |
Comment |
Potato 'Linzer Gelbe'
Solanum tuberosum |
| Farmerdill |
Comment |
Potato 'Linzer Rose'
Solanum tuberosum |
| Farmerdill |
Comment |
Potato 'Liseta'
Solanum tuberosum |
| Farmerdill |
Comment |
Potato 'Lizen'
Solanum tuberosum |
| SisterClay |
Comment |
Hummingbird Bush, Flame Acanthus, Wright Anisacanth, Muicle
Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii |
| SisterClay |
Comment |
Hardy Ageratum, Blue Mistflower
Conoclinium coelestinum |
| TBGDN |
Comment |
Louisiana Iris 'Black Gamecock'
Iris |
| Farmerdill |
Comment |
Potato 'Lola'
Solanum tuberosum |
| Farmerdill |
Comment |
Potato 'Losickij'
Solanum tuberosum |
| Farmerdill |
Comment |
Potato 'Lucky Charms'
Solanum tuberosum |
| Farmerdill |
Comment |
Potato 'Lumpers'
Solanum tuberosum |
| Farmerdill |
Comment |
Potato 'Lynx'
Solanum tuberosum |
| SisterClay |
Comment |
Bugle, Bugleweed, Carpet Bugle
Ajuga reptans |
| SisterClay |
Comment |
Desert Petunia, Florida Bluebells, Mexican Petunia, Mexican Blue Bells
Ruellia brittoniana |
| SisterClay |
Comment |
Autumn Sage 'Coral'
Salvia greggii |
| conifers |
Comment |
Blue Spruce or Colorado Spruce 'Hillside'
Picea pungens |
| conifers |
Comment |
Blue Spruce or Colorado Spruce 'Jack Corbet'
Picea pungens |
| conifers |
Comment |
Colorado Spruce, Blue Spruce 'Moerheim'
Picea pungens |
| conifers |
Comment |
Colorado Spruce, Blue Spruce 'RH Montgomery'
Picea pungens |
| Gustichock |
Comment |
Texas Mountain Laurel, Mescal Bean
Sophora secundiflora |
| Gustichock |
Comment |
Japanese Pagoda tree, Chinese Scholar tree
Sophora japonica |
| Gustichock |
Comment |
Bead Tree, Persian Lilac, Pride of India, Pride of China, Chinaberry, Umbrella Tree, White Cedar
Melia azedarach |
| TBGDN |
Image
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Tall Bearded Iris 'Navajo Blue'
(Iris ) |
| JamesCO |
Image
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L.A. Hybrid Lily 'Menorca'
(Lilium ) |
| kell |
Image
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Viola 'Gem Rose Blotch'
(Viola x wittrockiana) |
| 12344 |
Image
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Daylily 'Nile Plum'
(Hemerocallis ) |
| palmbob |
Image
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Cleistocactus
(Cleistocactus tupizensis) |
| Nancymo |
Image
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Tall Bearded Iris 'Blue Promise'
(Iris ) |
| PPCSPC |
Image
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Japanese Cedar 'Giokumo'
(Cryptomeria japonica) |
| parkerpt |
Image
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Creeping Speedwell 'Blue Reflection'
(Veronica austriaca subsp. teucrium) |
| Dinu |
Image
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Malabar Spinach, Red Vine Spinach, Creeping Spinach, Climbing Spinach
(Basella rubra) |
| Ursula |
Image
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Lady's Slipper, Slipper Flower, Slipperwort, Pocketbook Plant, Pouch Flower
(Calceolaria integrifolia) |
| KactusKathi |
Image
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Bush Lily, Clivia Lily, St. John's Lily, Boslelie, Fire Lily 'French Hybrid'
(Clivia miniata) |
| giancarlo |
Image
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Brazilian Red Cloak, Red Justicia
(Megaskepasma erythrochlamys) |
| wallaby1 |
Image
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Mexican Fan Palm
(Washingtonia robusta) |
| MzMunchken |
Image
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Buckwheat Tree 'Spring Titi'
(Cliftonia monophylla) |
| thistlesifter |
Image
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Aloe
(Aloe peglerae) |
| frostweed |
Image
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Dwarf Wax Myrtle, Southern Bayberry
(Morella cerifera) |
| Poochella |
Image
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'Camano Grace'
(Dahlia ) |
| victorgardener |
Image
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False Spirea, False Goat's Beard 'Pumila'
(Astilbe chinensis) |
| ilima |
Image
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Citrosa Geranium, Mosquito Plant, Deodorizer Plant, Citronella Plant
(Pelargonium citrosum) |
| DaylilySLP |
Image
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Daylily 'Panic In Detroit'
(Hemerocallis ) |
| Melissa_Ohio |
Image
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Daylily 'Wild and Free'
(Hemerocallis ) |
| Big_Red |
Image
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Apple 'Stayman Winesap'
(Malus x domestica) |
| elorasmom |
Image
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Trumpet Narcissus, Trumpet Daffodil 'King Alfred'
(Narcissus ) |
| kimskreations |
Image
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Daylily 'Frances Joiner'
(Hemerocallis ) |
| kniphofia |
Image
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Ox Tongue
(Gasteria glomerata) |
| Farmerdill |
Image
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Potato 'Dakchip'
(Solanum tuberosum) |
| conifers |
Image
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Serbian Spruce 'Guenter'
(Picea omorika) |
| PotEmUp |
Image
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x Homoglad 'West Coast Hybrids'
(Gladiolus ) |
| franj |
Image
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Santa Rita Prickly Pear
(Opuntia santa-rita) |
| timrann |
Image
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Yellow Latan Palm
(Latania verschaffeltii) |
| joedelta |
Image
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Harlequin Flower 'Mixed Colors'
(Sparaxis tricolor) |
| kennedyh |
Image
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Common Everlasting
(Chrysocephalum apiculatum) |
| Wandasflowers |
Image
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Daylily 'Pamela Williams'
(Hemerocallis ) |
| Mike_G |
Image
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Early Crocus, Tommasini's Crocus, Snow Crocus, Tommies 'Ruby Giant'
(Crocus tommasinianus) |
| Kelli |
Image
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Trailing African Daisy, Shrubby Daisy, Freeway Daisy, Blue Eyed Daisy
(Osteospermum fruticosum) |
| Xenomorf |
Image
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Living Stones
(Lithops julii subsp. fulleri var. fulleri) |
| kbaumle |
Image
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Cape Primrose, Dancing Flowers 'Concord Blue'
(Streptocarpus ) |
| jnana |
Image
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Mexican Flame Vine, Orange Glow Vine
(Senecio confusus) |
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No new companies were added to the database.
27 new ratings/comments were added to the database.
No new books were added to the database.
1 new rating/comment was added to the database.
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