The PlantFiles Newsletter

Covering the events of August 18, 2011, on which 113 members joined.
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Gardening Quote of the Day

"The hardest fruit upon this planet Is easily the pomegranate. I'm halfway through the puzzle game Of guessing how it got its name. The pome part turns my cowlick hoary, But the granite is self-explanatory. "

(Ogden Nash, American poet (born 8/19/1902))

Activity Report:

37 new plants were added to the database.
36 new descriptions were added.
138 new images were added.
157 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
Circe33 Positive CommentSnowdrop Anemone 'Madonna'
(Anemone sylvestris)
Circe33 Positive CommentGentian Sage, Blue-Flowered Sage, Spreading Blue Sage
(Salvia patens)
DMersh Positive CommentButterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Orange-eye Butterfly Bush
(Buddleja davidii)
bethmajor Neutral CommentMazus 'Purple'
(Mazus reptans)
Milanart Neutral CommentRound Leaf Mint Bush, Australian Mint Bush
(Prostanthera rotundifolia)
Massgirl Positive CommentHummingbird Mint 'Black Adder'
(Agastache )
StellaElla Neutral CommentFlowering Crabapple 'Red Jade'
(Malus )
Massgirl Positive CommentFortune Hybrid Hyssop 'Blue Fortune'
(Agastache )
StellaElla Positive CommentBlanket Flower, Indian Blanket 'Arizona Red Shades'
(Gaillardia )
DeannaC Positive CommentMuscadine, Southern Fox Grape, Scuppernong, Bullace
(Vitis rotundifolia)
Ottlit3 Neutral CommentRoyal Poinciana, Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Peacock Flower, Gulmohar
(Delonix regia)
palmbob Neutral CommentAloe
(Aloe catengiana)
palmbob Neutral CommentAloe
(Aloe christianii)
palmbob Neutral CommentAloe
(Aloe chrysostachys)
sinderbot Neutral CommentCypress Vine, Star Glory, Hummingbird Vine
(Ipomoea quamoclit)
fel Positive CommentBigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead 'Harlequin'
(Hydrangea macrophylla)
Cindy_Rae Neutral CommentKentucky Bluegrass
(Poa pratensis)
palmbob Neutral CommentAloe
(Aloe citrina)
palmbob Neutral CommentAloe
(Aloe corallina)
palmbob Neutral CommentGrass Aloe
(Aloe craibii)
palmbob Neutral CommentAloe
(Aloe crassipes)
N2tropicAL Positive CommentOpuntia
(Opuntia scheeri)
palmbob Positive CommentAloe
(Aloe dawei)
palmbob Neutral CommentAloe
(Aloe decorsei)
palmbob Neutral CommentAloe
(Aloe deserti)
palmbob Neutral CommentAloe
(Aloe dewinteri)
palmbob Positive CommentAloe
(Aloe dhufarensis)
palmbob Neutral CommentAloe
(Aloe djiboutiensis)
palmbob Neutral CommentAloe
(Aloe dominella)
palmbob Neutral CommentAloe
(Aloe elata)
palmbob Neutral CommentAloe
(Aloe erensii)
palmbob Positive CommentAloe
(Aloe eximia)
palmbob Neutral CommentAloe
(Aloe fimbrialis)
palmbob Neutral CommentAloe
(Aloe fleuretteana)
palmbob Neutral CommentAloe
(Aloe fouriei)
palmbob Neutral CommentAloe
(Aloe francombei)

Images

Member Addition Description
growinImageSpiny Yellow Barleria, Thorny Bush Violet, Yellow Barleria
(Barleria rotundifolia)
growinImageSpiny Yellow Barleria, Thorny Bush Violet, Yellow Barleria
(Barleria rotundifolia)
growinImageSpiny Yellow Barleria, Thorny Bush Violet, Yellow Barleria
(Barleria rotundifolia)
growinImageSierra Orchid Tree, Chihuahua Orchid Tree, Pink Orchid Tree
(Bauhinia macranthera)
growinImageEsperanza, Texas Yellow Bells 'Sunrise'
(Tecoma stans)
growinImageBlood Lily
(Haemanthus coccineus)
growinImageBlood Lily
(Haemanthus coccineus)
growinImageBlood Lily
(Haemanthus coccineus)
growinImageCrucillo Bush
(Randia laetevirens)
growinImageSolanum
(Solanum tomentosum var. coccineum)
growinImageSolanum
(Solanum tomentosum var. coccineum)
growinImageUmbrella Dracaena
(Dianella ensifolia)
growinImageUmbrella Dracaena
(Dianella ensifolia)
growinImageMio-mio
(Coriaria ruscifolia subsp. microphylla)
growinImageLycianthes
(Lycianthes jalicensis)
growinImageJusticia 'Fruit Salad'
(Justicia )
growinImageCássia-do-nordeste
(Senna spectabilis var. excelsa)
growinImageSummer Sun Justicia, Orange Justicia
(Justicia leonardii)
growinImageSummer Sun Justicia, Orange Justicia
(Justicia leonardii)
growinImageTufted Honey Flower
(Melianthus comosus)
growinImageTufted Honey Flower
(Melianthus comosus)
growinImageRuellia 'Alba'
(Ruellia simplex)
growinImageLepechinia
(Lepechinia vesiculosa)
growinImageNarrow-Leaved Bird of Paradise
(Strelitzia juncea)
growinImageNarrow-Leaved Bird of Paradise
(Strelitzia juncea)
growinImagePalmer's Indian Mallow, Superstition Mallow
(Abutilon palmeri)
growinImageSnowflake Sage 'Snowflake Sage'
(Salvia chionophylla)
growinImageDesert Petunia, Baja Ruellia
(Ruellia peninsularis)
growinImageDesert Petunia, Baja Ruellia
(Ruellia peninsularis)
growinImageTexas Wild Olive, White Geiger, Anacahuita
(Cordia boissieri)
growinImageTexas Wild Olive, White Geiger, Anacahuita
(Cordia boissieri)
growinImageDyschoriste 'Pail Lila'
(Dyschoriste )
growinImageDesert Petunia, Florida Bluebells, Mexican Petunia, Mexican Blue Bells 'Katie'
(Ruellia tweediana)
growinImageMexican Bush Sage
(Salvia leucantha)
growinImageRuellia
(Ruellia simplex)
growinImagePurple Bells, Mushugushugu
(Dyschoriste thunbergiiflora)
growinImagePurple Bells, Mushugushugu
(Dyschoriste thunbergiiflora)
growinImagePurple Bells, Mushugushugu
(Dyschoriste thunbergiiflora)
growinImageCoarse-leaved Mallee, Virgin's Breath
(Eucalyptus grossa)
growinImageNatal Plum 'Humphreyi Variegata'
(Carissa macrocarpa)
growinImageNatal Plum 'Humphreyi Variegata'
(Carissa macrocarpa)
growinImageBulbine, Geelkatstert
(Bulbine asphodeloides)
growinImageOldenburgia
(Oldenburgia grandis)
growinImagePregnant Onion
(Ornithogalum longibracteatum)
growinImageBullock's Heart Ivy, Persian Ivy 'Dendroides'
(Hedera colchica)
growinImageBullock's Heart Ivy, Persian Ivy 'Dendroides'
(Hedera colchica)
growinImageDianthus
(Dianthus namaensis)
growinImageSalvia
(Salvia africana-caerulea)
growinImageHermannia
(Hermannia conglomerata)
growinImageKaroo Lily
(Ammocharis coranica)
palmbobImageAloe
(Aloe cheranganiensis)
palmbobImageAloe
(Aloe cheranganiensis)
growinImagePerennial Shiny Iris-leaf Stargrass
(Hypoxis obtusa)
growinImagePerennial Shiny Iris-leaf Stargrass
(Hypoxis obtusa)
growinImageWild Sage, Wildesalie
(Salvia muirii)
growinImageWild Sage, Wildesalie
(Salvia muirii)
growinImageHermannia
(Hermannia althaeoides)
growinImageSouth African Honeysuckle, Star Bush, Small Honeysuckle Tree
(Turraea obtusifolia)
growinImageSouth African Honeysuckle, Star Bush, Small Honeysuckle Tree
(Turraea obtusifolia)
growinImageCommon Emu Bush, Fuchsia Bush 'Kalgoorlie'
(Eremophila glabra)
growinImageCommon Emu Bush, Fuchsia Bush
(Eremophila glabra)
growinImageJasmine
(Jasminum simplicifolium subsp. suavissimum)
growinImageJasmine
(Jasminum simplicifolium subsp. suavissimum)
growinImageCommon Emu Bush 'Rodger's Pink'
(Eremophila laanii)
growinImageCommon Emu Bush 'Rodger's Pink'
(Eremophila laanii)
growinImageAustralian Willow Myrtle, Peppermint Tree 'Nana'
(Agonis flexuosa)
growinImageMagnificent Mint Bush, Splendid Mint Bush
(Prostanthera magnifica)
growinImageMagnificent Mint Bush, Splendid Mint Bush
(Prostanthera magnifica)
growinImageSturt's Desert Rose
(Gossypium sturtianum)
growinImagePerennial Shiny Iris-leaf Stargrass
(Hypoxis obtusa)
growinImagePerennial Shiny Iris-leaf Stargrass
(Hypoxis obtusa)
growinImageRuby Saltbush, Barrier Saltbush
(Enchylaena tomentosa)
growinImageRuby Saltbush, Barrier Saltbush
(Enchylaena tomentosa)
growinImageRuby Saltbush, Barrier Saltbush
(Enchylaena tomentosa)
growinImageHeath Phylica, Ericoid Phylica
(Phylica ericoides)
growinImageButterspoon, Butter Knife Bush, Red Alder
(Cunonia capensis)
growinImageColville's Glory Tree, Whip Tree
(Colvillea racemosa)
growinImageColville's Glory Tree, Whip Tree
(Colvillea racemosa)
growinImageRuddy Rose, Pricklybush
(Ruspolia hypocrateriformis)
growinImageRuddy Rose, Pricklybush
(Ruspolia hypocrateriformis)
growinImageStoep Jacaranda
(Plectranthus saccatus)
growinImageScarlet Bouvardia, Firecracker Bush, Trumpetilla, Hummingbird Flower
(Bouvardia ternifolia)
growinImageLemon Yellow Rosemallow
(Hibiscus calyphyllus)
growinImageBlue Freylinia, Transvaal Honey Bell Bush, Inyanga Hedge Plant
(Freylinia tropica)
growinImageBowie Woodsorrel
(Oxalis bowiei)
growinImageBarleria
(Barleria stellatotomentosa)
growinImageBarleria
(Barleria stellatotomentosa)
growinImageThe Dwarf Ebony
(Trochetiopsis melanoxylon)
growinImageOldland Rattlepod, Wild Sunhemp
(Crotalaria laburnifolia)
growinImageForest Fever Tree, Cabbage Tree
(Anthocleista grandiflora)
growinImageYellow Pomegranate (Berggranaat)
(Rhigozum obovatum)
growinImageTexas Wild Olive, White Geiger, Anacahuita
(Cordia boissieri)
growinImageTexas Wild Olive, White Geiger, Anacahuita
(Cordia boissieri)
growinImageTexas Wild Olive, White Geiger, Anacahuita
(Cordia boissieri)
growinImageTexas Wild Olive, White Geiger, Anacahuita
(Cordia boissieri)
growinImageTexas Wild Olive, White Geiger, Anacahuita
(Cordia boissieri)
growinImageChinese Lanterns, Japanese Lanterns, Fringed Rosemallow, Waltzing Ladies
(Hibiscus schizopetalus)
growinImageChinese Lanterns, Japanese Lanterns, Fringed Rosemallow, Waltzing Ladies
(Hibiscus schizopetalus)
growinImageLobster Flower, Blue Coleus
(Plectranthus neochilus)
growinImageRuspolia
(Ruspolia seticalyx)
growinImageRuspolia
(Ruspolia seticalyx)
growinImageMountain Thistle
(Acanthus montanus)
growinImageMountain Thistle
(Acanthus montanus)
growinImagePlectranthus
(Plectranthus ernstii)
growinImageTecoma
(Tecoma nyassae)
growinImageTecoma
(Tecoma nyassae)
growinImageWild Grape, Bush Grape, African Grape, Forest Grape, Monkey Rope
(Rhoicissus tomentosa)
growinImageWild Grape, Bush Grape, African Grape, Forest Grape, Monkey Rope
(Rhoicissus tomentosa)
growinImageButterfly Bush, Oxford Bush, Cambridge Bush 'Ugandense'
(Rotheca myricoides)
growinImageFirecracker Plant, Coral Plant, Coralblow, Fountain Plant
(Russelia equisetiformis)
growinImageFirecracker Plant, Coral Plant, Coralblow, Fountain Plant
(Russelia equisetiformis)
growinImageFirecracker Plant, Coral Plant, Coralblow, Fountain Plant
(Russelia equisetiformis)
growinImageFirecracker Plant, Coral Plant, Coralblow, Fountain Plant
(Russelia equisetiformis)
growinImagePineapple Lily
(Eucomis zambesiaca)
growinImageBlue-lips, Mazabuka
(Sclerochiton harveyanus)
growinImageBlue-lips, Mazabuka
(Sclerochiton harveyanus)
growinImageGolden-leaved Jerusalem Sage
(Phlomis chrysophylla)
growinImageRusselia
(Russelia tetraptera)
growinImagePlectranthus
(Plectranthus pentheri)
growinImagePlectranthus
(Plectranthus pentheri)
growinImageBerg Bamboo, African Birds Nest Bamboo, Clumper Bergmamboes
(Thamnocalamus tessellatus)
growinImageBerg Bamboo, African Birds Nest Bamboo, Clumper Bergmamboes
(Thamnocalamus tessellatus)
growinImageWhite Plumbago, Cape Leadwort 'Alba'
(Plumbago auriculata)
growinImageWhite Plumbago, Cape Leadwort 'Alba'
(Plumbago auriculata)
growinImageClimbing Dombeya
(Dombeya ianthotricha)
growinImageGolden Yellow Cape Honeysuckle 'Aurea'
(Tecoma capensis)
growinImageHedge Bamboo 'Alphonse Karr'
(Bambusa multiplex)
growinImageHedge Bamboo 'Alphonse Karr'
(Bambusa multiplex)
growinImageWeaver's Bamboo
(Bambusa textilis)
growinImageWeaver's Bamboo
(Bambusa textilis)
growinImageWeaver's Bamboo
(Bambusa textilis)
growinImageBlue Fountain Bamboo, Hardy Blue Bamboo
(Fargesia nitida)
growinImageHop Goodenia
(Goodenia ovata)
growinImageHop Goodenia
(Goodenia ovata)
growinImageRed Mallee
(Eucalyptus oleosa)
growinImageRed Mallee
(Eucalyptus oleosa)
growinImageBigleaf Hydrangea, Lacecap 'Tricolor'
(Hydrangea macrophylla)
growinImageDwarf Bottlebrush 'Little John'
(Callistemon viminalis)

Plants Added Yesterday:

Plant
Spiny Yellow Barleria, Thorny Bush Violet, Yellow Barleria
Barleria rotundifolia
Crucillo Bush
Randia laetevirens
Solanum
Solanum tomentosum var. coccineum
Mio-mio
Coriaria ruscifolia subsp. microphylla
Lycianthes
Lycianthes jalicensis
Justicia 'Fruit Salad'
Justicia
Cássia-do-nordeste
Senna spectabilis var. excelsa
Justicia
Justicia corumbensis

Inula acaulis
Ruellia 'Alba'
Ruellia simplex

Rheum rhizostachyum
Lepechinia
Lepechinia vesiculosa
Ruellia
Ruellia simplex
Purple Bells, Mushugushugu
Dyschoriste thunbergiiflora
'Whispering Lilacs'
Iris
Natal Plum 'Humphreyi Variegata'
Carissa macrocarpa
Bullock's Heart Ivy, Persian Ivy 'Dendroides'
Hedera colchica
Dianthus
Dianthus namaensis
Hermannia
Hermannia conglomerata
Perennial Shiny Iris-leaf Stargrass
Hypoxis obtusa
Bear's Breeches 'Tasmanian Devil'
Acanthus mollis
Variegated Evergreen Magolia Vine 'variegata'
Kadsura japonica
Hermannia
Hermannia althaeoides
Common Emu Bush, Fuchsia Bush 'Kalgoorlie'
Eremophila glabra
Common Emu Bush 'Rodger's Pink'
Eremophila laanii
Australian Willow Myrtle, Peppermint Tree 'Nana'
Agonis flexuosa
Heath Phylica, Ericoid Phylica
Phylica ericoides
Ruddy Rose, Pricklybush
Ruspolia hypocrateriformis
Barleria
Barleria stellatotomentosa
The Dwarf Ebony
Trochetiopsis melanoxylon
Oldland Rattlepod, Wild Sunhemp
Crotalaria laburnifolia
Ruspolia
Ruspolia seticalyx
Tecoma
Tecoma nyassae
Golden-leaved Jerusalem Sage
Phlomis chrysophylla
Russelia
Russelia tetraptera
Plectranthus
Plectranthus pentheri
Red Mallee
Eucalyptus oleosa

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Dave

 

And that's the way it was... August 18, 2011