The PlantFiles Newsletter

Covering the events of July 12, 2010, on which 189 members joined.
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Gardening Quote of the Day

"A gardening enthusiast, Fox, Felt unwell so he went to the doc's. After prodding and poking, The doc said, "No joking, You've Physalis, Lungwort and Phlox."

(Unknown)

Activity Report:

6 new plants were added to the database.
24 new descriptions were added.
74 new images were added.
74 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
Zaragoza Neutral CommentSeaside Brookweed
(Samolus valerandi)
jrounles Positive CommentHot Pepper, Jalapeno Pepper 'Jalapeno'
(Capsicum annuum)
gardadore Positive CommentBlack-eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy, Yellow Ox-eye Daisy 'Prairie Sun'
(Rudbeckia hirta)
LeslieT Negative CommentEnglish Rose, Austin Rose 'Abraham Darby'
(Rosa )
LeslieT Positive CommentMexican Flame Vine, Orange Glow Vine
(Senecio confusus)
kczsweetie Positive CommentDaylily 'Distant Thunder'
(Hemerocallis )
MegaGwyn Negative CommentShrub Rose 'Pink Knockout'
(Rosa )
myezek Positive CommentEnglish Rose, Austin Rose 'Abraham Darby'
(Rosa )
pixilated Positive CommentSmoothshell Macadamia Nut Tree, Queensland Nut
(Macadamia integrifolia)
vossner Positive CommentButterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Orange-eye Butterfly Bush 'Adonis Blue'
(Buddleja davidii)
keithbrown Positive CommentCrocosmia 'Lucifer'
(Crocosmia )
poisondartfrog Positive CommentDaylily 'Wild Horses'
(Hemerocallis )
48park Positive CommentFortune Hybrid Hyssop 'Blue Fortune'
(Agastache )
Clary Negative CommentOswego Tea, Bee Balm, Beebalm, Bergamot, Firecracker Plant 'Jacob Cline'
(Monarda didyma)
passiflora_pink Neutral CommentTomato 'Bloody Butcher'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
passiflora_pink Positive CommentTomato 'Purple Smudge'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
lee_ro Positive CommentConfederate Jasmine, Star Jasmine
(Trachelospermum jasminoides)
Clary Positive CommentFern-Leaf Yarrow 'Cloth of Gold'
(Achillea filipendulina)
dyzzypyxxy Neutral CommentCanna Lily 'Stuttgart'
(Canna x generalis)
Metrosideros Neutral CommentSpade-leaf Philodendron
(Philodendron domesticum)
Jabez Neutral CommentEnglish Rose, Austin Rose 'Abraham Darby'
(Rosa )
ayla2 Positive CommentFloribunda Rose, Cluster-flowered Rose 'Julia Child'
(Rosa )
SpikeyGuy Positive CommentPassion Flower, Passionflower, Passion Vine, Passionvine 'Elizabeth'
(Passiflora )
jaylang Neutral CommentAgave, Century Plant, American Aloe, Maguey
(Agave americana)

Images

Member Addition Description
Prospero1960ImageCuban Mint, Mojito Mint
(Mentha x villosa)
vossnerImage 'Rose Syrup'
(Plumeria rubra)
killdawabbitImageBullock's Heart Ivy, Persian Ivy 'Sulphur Heart'
(Hedera colchica)
killdawabbitImageBullock's Heart Ivy, Persian Ivy 'Sulphur Heart'
(Hedera colchica)
PedricksCornerImageGloxinia, Brazilian Gloxinia, Florist's Gloxinia, Violet Slipper Gloxinia
(Sinningia speciosa)
wiggiejImageViolet 'Heartthrob'
(Viola )
Ducky777ImageBog Sage
(Salvia uliginosa)
Ducky777ImageBog Sage
(Salvia uliginosa)
jeeemImageGreat Masterwort 'Ruby Wedding'
(Astrantia major)
skbryanImageSummer Poinsettia, Joseph's Coat, Tampala, Chinese Spinach, Vegetable Amaranth, Een Choy 'Early Splendor'
(Amaranthus tricolor)
henryr10ImageHardy Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Swamp Mallow 'Disco Belle Pink'
(Hibiscus moscheutos)
UncleDougImageTitoki, New Zealand Oak
(Alectryon excelsus)
UncleDougImageTitoki, New Zealand Oak
(Alectryon excelsus)
tiakokoImageOrnamental Mullein, Verbascum 'Southern Charm'
(Verbascum )
wiggiejImageFung Wax Flower, Hoya, Porcelain Flower, Wax Plant
(Hoya curtisii)
jeeemImageCoulter's Matilija Poppy, California Tree Poppy
(Romneya coulteri)
passiflora_pinkImageTomato 'Bloody Butcher'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
passiflora_pinkImageTomato 'Bloody Butcher'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
passiflora_pinkImageTomato 'Bloody Butcher'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
passiflora_pinkImageTomato 'Purple Smudge'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
passiflora_pinkImageTomato 'Purple Smudge'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
poisondartfrogImageZinnia 'Oklahoma White'
(Zinnia )
poisondartfrogImageBrazilian Morning Glory
(Ipomoea setosa)
poisondartfrogImageEdible Thistle, Boar Thistle, Purple Milk Thistle
(Galactites tomentosa)
wiggiejImageEpiscia, Flame Violet 'Ember Lace'
(Episcia )
rwbigfootImageConeflower 'Hot Papaya'
(Echinacea )
KellImageVirginia Spiderwort, Widow's-Tears 'Osprey'
(Tradescantia x andersoniana)
KellImageVirginia Spiderwort, Widow's-Tears 'Osprey'
(Tradescantia x andersoniana)
KellImageDais
(Dais cotinifolia)
KellImageDais
(Dais cotinifolia)
KellImageDais
(Dais cotinifolia)
KellImageDais
(Dais cotinifolia)
KellImageIsland Buckwheat, Red Buckwheat, Red-flowered Buckwheat, Wild Buckwheat
(Eriogonum grande var. rubescens)
KellImageIsland Buckwheat, Red Buckwheat, Red-flowered Buckwheat, Wild Buckwheat
(Eriogonum grande var. rubescens)
KellImageIsland Buckwheat, Red Buckwheat, Red-flowered Buckwheat, Wild Buckwheat
(Eriogonum grande var. rubescens)
KellImageIsland Buckwheat, Red Buckwheat, Red-flowered Buckwheat, Wild Buckwheat
(Eriogonum grande var. rubescens)
KellImageIsland Buckwheat, Red Buckwheat, Red-flowered Buckwheat, Wild Buckwheat
(Eriogonum grande var. rubescens)
KellImageIsland Buckwheat, Red Buckwheat, Red-flowered Buckwheat, Wild Buckwheat
(Eriogonum grande var. rubescens)
KellImageIsland Buckwheat, Red Buckwheat, Red-flowered Buckwheat, Wild Buckwheat
(Eriogonum grande var. rubescens)
ZaragozaImageOreophlomis Primula, Primrose
(Primula rosea)
ZaragozaImageSeaside Brookweed
(Samolus valerandi)
ZaragozaImageSeaside Brookweed
(Samolus valerandi)
ZaragozaImageSilver Russian Olive
(Elaeagnus angustifolia)
ZaragozaImageSmall-fruited Hakea
(Hakea microcarpa)
jambetmunchkinImageBlack-eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy, Yellow Ox-eye Daisy 'Prairie Sun'
(Rudbeckia hirta)
vossnerImageCrepe Myrtle, Crape Myrtle 'Siren Red'
(Lagerstroemia indica)
vossnerImageButterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Orange-eye Butterfly Bush 'Adonis Blue'
(Buddleja davidii)
vossnerImageButterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Orange-eye Butterfly Bush 'Adonis Blue'
(Buddleja davidii)
vossnerImageOrnamental Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine 'Sweet Carolina Bronze'
(Ipomoea batatas)
stl_stephanieImageAmerican Beautyberry
(Callicarpa americana)
poisondartfrogImageGarland Chrysanthemum, Crown Daisy 'Primrose Gem'
(Chrysanthemum coronarium)
poisondartfrogImageBlue Anise Sage, Brazilian Sage 'Black and Blue'
(Salvia guaranitica)
lehua_mcImageCardoon, Artichoke Thistle
(Cynara cardunculus)
lehua_mcImageCardoon, Artichoke Thistle
(Cynara cardunculus)
lehua_mcImageCardoon, Artichoke Thistle
(Cynara cardunculus)
lehua_mcImageSelf-Heal, Selfheal, Heal All
(Prunella vulgaris)
poisondartfrogImageZinnia 'Candy Cane Mix'
(Zinnia elegans)
poisondartfrogImagePumpkin, Winter Squash 'Yugoslavian Finger Fruit'
(Cucurbita pepo)
poisondartfrogImageTall Morning Glory 'Jamie Lynn'
(Ipomoea purpurea)
poisondartfrogImageTidy Tips
(Layia platyglossa)
poisondartfrogImageClematis 'Belle of Woking'
(Clematis )
CactusJordiImageOctopus tree
(Didierea madagascariensis)
poisondartfrogImageOld Fashioned Weigela
(Weigela florida)
larryklutzImageTrue Indigo
(Indigofera tinctoria)
KellImageSaw Banksia, Old Man Banksia
(Banksia serrata)
KellImageSaw Banksia, Old Man Banksia
(Banksia serrata)
KellImageSaw Banksia, Old Man Banksia
(Banksia serrata)
KellImageSaw Banksia, Old Man Banksia
(Banksia serrata)
KellImageSaw Banksia, Old Man Banksia
(Banksia serrata)
KellImageSaw Banksia, Old Man Banksia
(Banksia serrata)
KellImageSaw Banksia, Old Man Banksia
(Banksia serrata)
KellImageSaw Banksia, Old Man Banksia
(Banksia serrata)
critterologistImageHardy Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Swamp Mallow 'Plum Crazy'
(Hibiscus moscheutos)
critterologistImageHardy Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Swamp Mallow 'Plum Crazy'
(Hibiscus moscheutos)

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
sinuosa  sin-yoo-OH-sa  Having curves, winding  
chalkeri  CHALK-er-eye  Named for Thomas Michael Chalker, 19th century Australian botanist  
Stapeliopsis  sta-pel-ee-OP-sis  Resembling Stapelia (genus named for Johannes Bodaeus van Stapel, 17th century Dutch botanist and physician)  
suworowii  soo-vo-RO-vee-ee  Named for Ivan Petrovich Suworow (Suvorov), 19th century medical inspector in Turkestan  
clunies-rossiae  kloo-nees-ROSS-ee-ay  Named for Hannah Elizabeth Clunies-Ross, 19th century Australian member of the Wattle Day League of New South Wales.  
Chiloscyphus  ky-lo-SY-fus  From the Greek cheilos (lip, edge) and kyphos (bent); cup-shaped lips  
cheelii  CHEEL-ee-eye  Named for Edwin Cheel 20th century Australian botanical collector and chief botanist and curator of the National Herbarium of New South Wales  
constablei  KON-stab-lee  Named for Ernest Francis Constable, 20th century Australian herbarium collector  
Macrosiphonia  mak-ro-sy-FON-ee-a  Long tube  
Glossopetalon  gloss-oh-PET-a-lon  Tongue-petal, referring to the shape of the petals  
Genistidium  jin-is-TID-ee-um  Like Genista  
Junellia  joo-NEL-lee-a  Named for Sven Junell, 20th century German botanist  
Xylothamia  zy-lo-THAM-ee-a  From the Greek xylon (wood) and -thamia, possibly referring to a potential relationship to Euthamia  
Wettinia  we-TIIN-ee-a  Named for named after Frederick Augustus II of Saxony, of the House of Wettin  
galbana  GAL-ban-a  From the Latin galbanum, the gum resin of an umbelliferous plant in Persia  
dayana  DAY-an-a  Named for John Day, 19th century English orchid collector in India, who produced over 4,000 illustrations which were donated to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew  
dayanum  DAY-an-um  Named for John Day, 19th century English orchid collector in India, who produced over 4,000 illustrations which were donated to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew  
dayanus  DAY-an-us  Named for John Day, 19th century English orchid collector in India, who produced over 4,000 illustrations which were donated to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew  

Plants Added Yesterday:

Plant
Spirea 'Snow Storm'
Spiraea media
Fuchsia 'Space Shuttle'
Fuchsia
Asiatic Lily 'Red Sensation'
Lilium
Tall Bearded Iris 'One More Night'
Iris
Hybrid Gladiola ''Green Iris''
Gladiolus x hortulanus
Houseleek, Hens and Chicks, Live-forever 'Rila'
Sempervivum erythraeum

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave

 

And that's the way it was... July 12, 2010