Have you ever seen a field of lavenders? You were probably able to smell them from far away, as these flowers are known for having a mesmerizing scent. Lavender flowers are wonderful and beautiful. If you are thinking about growing lavender in your home or backyard, then you have made the right choice, because this […]
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A member of the mint family (Lamiaceae family), anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) smells like anise and tastes a bit like licorice! A vivacious grower, this plant can be found growing wild all over North America, where it is commonly used as a medicinal plant. With a colorful history and an even more colorful modern-day appearance,
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Most people will agree on something: water lilies are simply beautiful and special! They are beautiful because of the shape of the flower, its petals, and even their lily pads. And they are special because they can grow in dirty soil or mud. Continue reading and discover the many meanings that are associated with water
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Water lilies are one of the most ancient types of plants that have ever existed. They have been around for at least 130 million years (1). The water lily plant has had a starring role in many cultures around the world, thus, the ancient Egyptian civilization used to worship this type of plant as well,
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Every culture around the world has a type of flower (or two!) that is typical to that specific place. There can also be customs and traditions associated with them, and the meanings they hold are very close to the citizens’ hearts. The traditional Chinese culture is no exception to this, and they have high regard
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There is always something intriguing about flowers that appear in rare colors, such as black flowers. Black flowers are exceptionally unique in their appearance, but it’s actually impossible to see one as the color black doesn’t really appear in natural foliage. What many recognize to be black, is, in fact, a deep shade of purple.
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In gardens and flower shops, one of the most common sightings is a daisy flower. Belonging in the Asteraceae or sunflower family, daisies are flowering plants native to North America, Europe, and Africa. Daisy flowers got their name from an Anglo Saxon word daes eage that means “day’s eyes” and as a reference to how
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Did you know that there some fossils have been discovered and they are from the Magnolia flower? This proves that they have been around for at least 100 million years, thus, magnolias are considered as one of the first flowering plants that had ever evolved on Earth. It’s truly impressive, especially if you consider that
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The common name buttercup usually refers collectively to the entire Ranunculus genus in the Ranunculaceae family (otherwise known as the buttercup or crowfoot family). However, this article focuses more on the most popular type of buttercup among gardeners and flower enthusiasts – the Persian buttercups. Ranunculus or buttercup flowers are cool-season perennial tubers characterized by
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Lotus flowers are considered sacred flowers in many parts of the world. They are known for their beauty and for the religious significance they carry, especially throughout Asia (1). This type of flower is ancient, in fact, some seeds have been germinating for over 1000 years, making it one of the oldest flowers to have
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