The PlantFiles Newsletter

Covering the events of December 2, 2013, on which 42 members joined. 		PF Logo

Gardening Quote of the Day

"Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed."

(Sir Francis Bacon, English poet, writer (born 1/22/1561))

Activity Report:

33 new plants were added to the database.
10 new descriptions were added.
17 new images were added.
182 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
dez42 Positive CommentRuby Leaf, Parrot Leaf, Calico Plant, Joy Weed
(Alternanthera brasiliana)
krakomako Neutral CommentCrinum Lily
(Crinum angustifolium)
martenfisher Positive CommentAchuma, Wachuma, Huachuma, Bolivian Torch
(Echinopsis lageniformis)
martenfisher Positive CommentAchuma, Aguacolla, Gigantón, Huachuma, San Pedro Cactus
(Echinopsis pachanoi)
CrispyCritter Positive CommentDwarf Palmetto, Bluestem Palmetto, Blue Palm
(Sabal minor)
annhelen Positive CommentCry Baby, Cockspur, Fireman's Cap Tree, Brazillian Coral Tree
(Erythrina crista-galli)
euphorMic Positive CommentJewels of Opar, Fame Flower 'Kingswood Gold'
(Talinum paniculatum)
mrsessie Positive CommentJewels of Opar, Fame Flower 'Kingswood Gold'
(Talinum paniculatum)
ShallowGal Negative CommentJewels of Opar, Fame Flower
(Talinum paniculatum)
RosinaBloom Positive CommentHybrid Tea, Large-Flowered Rose 'Glorious'
(Rosa )

Images

Member Addition Description
KellImageConeflower 'Twilight'
(Echinacea )
KellImageConeflower 'Twilight'
(Echinacea )
KellImageConeflower 'Twilight'
(Echinacea )
KellImageConeflower 'Matthew Saul'
(Echinacea )
KellImageConeflower 'Matthew Saul'
(Echinacea )
KellImageConeflower 'Matthew Saul'
(Echinacea )
KellImageCorn Poppy 'Shirley Double'
(Papaver rhoeas)
KellImageCorn Poppy 'Shirley Double'
(Papaver rhoeas)
KellImageCathedral Bells, Cup and Saucer Vine
(Cobaea scandens)
KellImageConeflower 'Evan Saul'
(Echinacea )
KellImageConeflower 'Evan Saul'
(Echinacea )
jeri11ImageWinged Pitcher Plant
(Nepenthes alata)
jeri11ImageWinged Pitcher Plant
(Nepenthes alata)
tlm1ImageChinese Witch Hazel, Chinese Fringe Flower, Pink Fringe Flower
(Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum)
tlm1ImageChinese Witch Hazel, Chinese Fringe Flower, Pink Fringe Flower
(Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum)
KellImageAgave, Mescal Pelon
(Agave pelona)
KellImageAgave, Mescal Pelon
(Agave pelona)

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
Gethyllis  ge-THIL-lis  Diminutive of gethyon, a Greek word for spring onion or leek  

Plants Added Yesterday:

Plant
Impatiens, Busy Lizzy 'Cascade Pink'
Impatiens walleriana
Impatiens, Busy Lizzy 'LoGro Orange'
Impatiens walleriana
Tall Bearded Iris 'Fugue'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Gallant Lady'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Gallantry'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Garden Glory'
Iris
Border Bearded Iris 'Gay Companion'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Gay Greeting'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Gilt Edge'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Glace'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Glad Tidings'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Gold Nugget'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Gold Sovereign'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Golden Fleece'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Golden Cockerel'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Golden Spike'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Good Measure'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Gypsy Rose'
Iris
Carnation 'Chabaud Orange'
Dianthus caryophyllus
Carnation 'Chabaud Picotee Mix'
Dianthus caryophyllus
Fish Geranium, Horseshoe Geranium, Zonal Geranium 'Horizon Divas Picotee'
Pelargonium x hortorum
Fish Geranium, Horseshoe Geranium, Zonal Geranium 'Pinto Bicolor'
Pelargonium x hortorum
Fish Geranium, Horseshoe Geranium, Zonal Geranium 'Pinto White'
Pelargonium x hortorum
Petunia 'Double Cascade Mix'
Petunia grandiflora
Petunia 'Candypops Orange'
Petunia x hybrida
Petunia 'Easy Wave Plum Pudding Mix'
Petunia
Petunia 'Velvet Frost'
Petunia
Tall Bearded Iris 'Iowa Maid'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Ivory Charm'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Ivory Princess'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Jane Oppel'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Jewel'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Jonquil'
Iris

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave

 

And that's the way it was... December 2, 2013