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Chrysanthemum is a genus of perennial herbaceous plants in the family Asteraceae, native to East Asia and northeastern Europe. The name "chrysanthemum" comes from the Greek words for gold and flower, and the genus includes many cultivars and varieties.
Hibiscus mutabilis, also known as the Confederate rose, is a plant native to southern China and cultivated worldwide for its showy flowers. The flowers change color from white to pink to red during the day, and have antioxidant properties.
A floral diagram is a schematic cross-section of a flower that shows the number, arrangement and fusion of floral organs. It is useful for flower identification, evolutionary studies and didactic purposes. Learn about the history, symbols and examples of floral diagrams.
This category contains lists of flowers by various criteria, such as floral emblems, edible flowers, crop plants, and largest inflorescences. It also has a subcategory for lists of orchids.
Osmanthus is a genus of about 30 species of plants in the family Oleaceae, native to eastern Asia and some other regions. Osmanthus fragrans is a fragrant tea olive used in Chinese cuisine and medicine, and can be brewed with tea leaves or flowers.
Learn the meanings of various plants in different cultures and traditions, from flowers to trees to herbs. Find out how plants are used to express love, friendship, gratitude, hope, and more.
Freesia is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the family Iridaceae, native to southern Africa. It includes species formerly placed in Anomatheca, such as F. laxa and F. verrucosa, which have flat flowers instead of funnel-shaped ones.
Chrysanthemums of the Immortal Blossoms in an Everlasting Spring (仙萼長春冊) by Giuseppe Castiglione (1688–1766). In China, they have been around since 500 BCE.In 1630, more than 500 varieties were already mentioned there.In Europe, especially in Holland, they have been known since the mid-17th century, but their general dissemination took place only in the 19th century.