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This is a list of plants organized by their common names. However, the common names of plants often vary from region to region, which is why most plant encyclopedias refer to plants using their scientific names , in other words using binomials or "Latin" names.
These are lists of flowers. Lists of flowering plants belong in Category:Lists of plants. Subcategories. This category has only the following subcategory. O.
Flowers grow 8.6–12.4 cm (3.4–4.9 in) long, and are open for less than 24 hours. Since they form only at the top of the plant and the tips of branches, saguaros growing numerous branches is reproductively advantageous. Flowers open sequentially, with plants averaging four flowers open per day over a bloom period lasting a month. [7]
The first column below contains seed-bearing genera from Stearn and other sources as listed, excluding names with missing derivations and those names that no longer appear in more modern works, such as Plants of the World by Maarten J. M. Christenhusz (lead author), Michael F. Fay and Mark W. Chase. [4]
The name "columbine" comes from the Latin for "dove", due to the resemblance of the inverted flower to five doves clustered together. [4] [3] Daisy: Innocence, beauty, salvation, modesty, purity and love: Simplicity [3] Clover: Holy Trinity, Patrick of Ireland: Three petals that compose a flower [3] Hyacinth: Prudence, constancy, desire of ...
The lotus flower has a rich, layered meaning that dates back centuries and spans ayurveda to art history. Learn why the lotus flower is such a powerful symbol. The Real Meaning and Symbolism ...
This category contains the native flora of Arizona as defined by the World Geographical Scheme for Recording Plant Distributions. Taxa of the lowest rank are always included; taxa of higher ranks (e.g. genus) are only included if monotypic or endemic. Include taxa here that are endemic or have restricted distributions (e.g. only a few countries).
The native Malagasy name for this plant, songosongo, has also been applied to several other Euphorbia species. [4] It is thought that the species was introduced to the Middle East in ancient times; legend, which associates it with the crown-of-thorns worn by Jesus Christ upon his crucifixion , has likely influenced the common name "crown-of ...