The PlantFiles Newsletter

Covering the events of October 31, 2009, on which 88 members joined.
PF Logo

Gardening Quote of the Day

"To my favorite Honeydew, do you Carrot all for me? My heart Beets for you, with your Turnip nose, and Radish face. You've been the Apple of my eye, You know how much I care; So Lettuce get together, We'd make a perfect Pear. Now, something's sure to Turnip, To prove you can't be Beet; So, if you Carrot all for me Let's let our Tulips meet. Don't Squash my hopes and dreams now, Bee my Honey, dear; Or tears will fill Potato's eyes, While Sweet Corn lends an ear. I'll Cauliflower shop and say Your dreams are Parsley mine. I'll work and share my Celery, So be my Valentine."

(Unknown)

Activity Report:

4 new plants were added to the database.
20 new descriptions were added.
40 new images were added.
540 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
SudieGoodman Positive CommentSong of India 'Variegata'
(Dracaena reflexa)
Joan Neutral CommentFloribunda Rose 'Sunbonnet'
(Rosa )
sckufusrnms Negative CommentIndian Rosewood
(Dalbergia sissoo)
EmmaGrace Positive CommentBlue Dawnflower, Oceanblue Morning Glory, Island Morning Glory, Purperwinde
(Ipomoea indica)
Joan Neutral CommentTall Bearded Iris 'Maker's Mark'
(Iris )
detabern Positive CommentWinter Squash - Butternut 'Long of Naples'
(Cucurbita moschata)
Joan Neutral CommentWood Spurge
(Euphorbia amygdaloides)
loomis Positive CommentBrazilian Pepper Tree
(Schinus terebinthifolius)
Joan Neutral CommentTall Bearded Iris 'Nordic Seas'
(Iris )
Joan Neutral CommentTall Bearded Iris 'Berry Blush'
(Iris )
Joan Neutral CommentStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Apache Carpet'
(Iris )
AuraRatihWidya Positive CommentNight Blooming Jasmine, Night Scented Jessamine, Queen of the Night
(Cestrum nocturnum)
pbunch Positive CommentDwarf Chenille, Firetail
(Acalypha reptans)
Mountaindave Neutral CommentChinese Foxglove
(Rehmannia elata)
Joan Neutral CommentPrimrose
(Primula kisoana var. alba)
Connifirst Positive CommentEnglish Rose, Austin Rose 'Brother Cadfael'
(Rosa )
Arbarita Positive CommentBuddhist Pine, Japanese Yew
(Podocarpus macrophyllus)
SiriZ Positive CommentGrandiflora Rose 'Melody Parfumee'
(Rosa )
chanel6 Positive CommentLemon Balm
(Melissa officinalis)
napdognewfie Positive CommentFish Geranium, Horseshoe Geranium, Zonal Geranium 'Designer Salmon'
(Pelargonium x hortorum)

Images

Member Addition Description
DMershImageCuckoo Pint, Lord's and Ladies, Adder's Tongue, Calves Foot, Sweethearts
(Arum maculatum)
CactusJordiImageArrojadoa
(Arrojadoa dinae)
LouisianaMarkImagePassion Vine, Passion Flower, Passionflower
(Passiflora sprucei)
ginger749ImagePointed Drumstick
(Isopogon petiolaris)
LynDCImageTall Bearded Iris 'Nordic Seas'
(Iris )
LynDCImageTall Bearded Iris 'Nordic Seas'
(Iris )
LynDCImageTall Bearded Iris 'Berry Blush'
(Iris )
LynDCImageTall Bearded Iris 'Wench'
(Iris )
LynDCImageBorder Bearded Iris 'Brown Lasso'
(Iris )
LynDCImageTall Bearded Iris 'Six Pack'
(Iris )
Patti1957ImageOrnamental Pepper 'Maui Purple'
(Capsicum annuum)
susandance79ImageQueen's Wreath, Bluebird Vine, Sandpaper Vine
(Petrea volubilis)
detabernImageWinter Squash - Butternut 'Long of Naples'
(Cucurbita moschata)
detabernImageWinter Squash - Butternut 'Long of Naples'
(Cucurbita moschata)
SeedsowerImageDaylily 'Texas Feathered Fancy'
(Hemerocallis )
SeedsowerImageDaylily 'Texas Feathered Fancy'
(Hemerocallis )
plantladylinImagePink Texas Skullcap
(Scutellaria suffrutescens)
plantladylinImageHawaiian Ti Plant, Good Luck Plant, Ti Plant 'Kiwi'
(Cordyline fruticosa)
plantladylinImageHawaiian Ti Plant, Good Luck Plant, Ti Plant 'Kiwi'
(Cordyline fruticosa)
plantladylinImageWandering Jew, Inch Plant
(Tradescantia zebrina)
tcs1366ImageFoxglove 'Excelsior Group'
(Digitalis purpurea)
plantladylinImageHawaiian Ti Plant, Good Luck Plant, Ti Plant
(Cordyline fruticosa)
plantladylinImageTrailing Begonia, Scandent Type Begonia, Bridalveil Begonia 'Withlacoochee'
(Begonia )
nbgardImageSage 'Blue Chiquita'
(Salvia )
plantaholic186ImageEuropean Beech 'Asplenifolia'
(Fagus sylvatica)
plantaholic186ImagePrimrose
(Primula kisoana var. alba)
plantladylinImageZebra Plant, Zebra Haworthia
(Haworthia fasciata)
plantaholic186ImagePrimrose
(Primula kisoana var. alba)
kennedyhImageSlender Pennywort
(Hydrocotyle tripartita)
kennedyhImageSlender Pennywort
(Hydrocotyle tripartita)
kennedyhImageSlender Pennywort
(Hydrocotyle tripartita)
kennedyhImageSlender Pennywort
(Hydrocotyle tripartita)
plantladylinImageZebra Plant, Zebra Haworthia
(Haworthia fasciata)
plantladylinImageBird's Nest Snake Plant, Good Luck Plant 'Hahnii'
(Sansevieria trifasciata)
plantladylinImageHawaiian Ti Plant, Good Luck Plant, Ti Plant 'Kiwi'
(Cordyline fruticosa)
plantladylinImageHawaiian Ti Plant, Good Luck Plant, Ti Plant 'Kiwi'
(Cordyline fruticosa)
gtr1017ImageJapanese Cedar 'Yoshino'
(Cryptomeria japonica)
plantladylinImageRainbow Vine, Trailing Watermelon Begonia
(Pellionia daveauana)
gtr1017ImagePrickly Pear 'Lemon Form'
(Opuntia humifusa)
ronwestImageBladderwort
(Utricularia warburgii)

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
Eutrochium  yoo-TRO-kee-um  From the Greek eu (well, good) and and trocho (wheel-like), alluding to whorled leaves  
glomerulata  glom-er-u-LAY-ta  From the Greek glomeros (forming a ball, cluster)  
Glischrocaryon  glis-kro-KAR-ee-on  From the Greek glischro (gluey, sticky) and caryon (nut)  
Tristellateia  try-stel-la-TEE-ee-a  From the Latin tres (three) and stella (star), referring to the fact that the three samaras in the intact fruit resemble stars  
     
     

Plants Added Yesterday:

Plant
Tall Bearded Iris 'Nordic Seas'
Iris
Primrose
Primula kisoana var. alba
Slender Pennywort
Hydrocotyle tripartita
Prickly Pear 'Lemon Form'
Opuntia humifusa

Final Notes

Thank you for reading the PlantFiles Newsletter. If you ever decide you don't wish to receive these mailings anymore, simply go to your preferences page at PlantFiles and remove the check in the checkbox for this newsletter.

Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave

 

And that's the way it was... October 31, 2009