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Lilioasphodelus Fabr. Cameraria Boehm. in C.G.Ludwig. A daylily, day lily or ditch-lily is a flowering plant in the genus Hemerocallis / ˌhɛmɪroʊˈkælɪs /, [2] a member of the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae, native to Asia. Despite the common name, it is not, in fact, a lily, nor does it specifically grow in ditches.
Narcissus in culture – uses of narcissus flowers by humans. Lime tree in culture – uses of the lime (linden) tree by humans. Rose symbolism – a more expansive list of symbolic meanings of the rose. Apple (symbolism) – a more expansive list of symbolic means for apples.
Nymphaea nouchali, often known by its synonym Nymphaea stellata, or by common names blue lotus, [3] star lotus, red water lily, dwarf aquarium lily, blue water lily, blue star water lily or manel flower, is a water lily of genus Nymphaea. It is native to southern and eastern parts of Asia, and is the national flower of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Sometimes, it goes a step beyond the color. “A red rosebud will signify purity. A thornless red rose indicates love at first sight. A red rose symbolizes romance and love. A dark crimson rose ...
Leontopodium nivale, commonly called edelweiss (‹See Tfd› German: Alpen-Edelweiß, English pronunciation / ˈeɪdəlvaɪs / ⓘ AY-dəl-vice), is a mountain flower belonging to the daisy or sunflower family Asteraceae. The plant prefers rocky limestone places at about 1,800–3,400 metres (5,900–11,200 ft) altitude. It is a non-toxic plant.
Each has at least eight petals in shades of white, pink, blue, or yellow. Many stamens are at the center. [3] Water lily flowers are entomophilous, meaning they are pollinated by insects, often beetles. [3] The fruit is berry-like and borne on a curving or coiling peduncle. [3] The plant reproduces by root tubers and seeds.
Alstroemeria (/ ˌ æ l s t r ɪ ˈ m ɪər i ə /), commonly called the Peruvian lily or lily of the Incas, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Alstroemeriaceae. They are all native to South America , although some have become naturalized in the United States , Mexico , Australia , New Zealand , Madeira and the Canary Islands .
Flowering Barclaya longifolia specimen, Thailand Flower of Victoria cruziana, Santa Cruz water lily Flowering Euryale ferox specimen cultivated in the Botanischer Garten Berlin-Dahlem, Germany Flowering and fruiting Nuphar variegata specimen. Nymphaeaceae (/ ˌ n ɪ m f i ˈ eɪ s i. iː,-ˌ aɪ /) is a family of flowering plants, commonly ...