Tansy.This plant has yellow button-like flowers. The ancient Greeks used it for medicinal purposes. In the Middle Ages, it was even thought to help women conceive. In modern times it has been used as a medicine for aches and pains, as well as an insect repellant, while also being popula...
Yarrow has sprays of tiny white or yellow flowers, and is said to have been used by Achilles to heal his soldiers’ wounds during the Trojan War. Zephyr Zephyr lilies are so called because they produce flowers only after heavy rainfall, which is associated with the Greek god of the west ...
Flowers are an integral part of many special occasions. They grace every occasion in the true sense of the term. You would be surprised at the meanings and symbolism associated with possibly all the flowers in existence.
After realising the illegitimacy of Dalzell's name, a new combination was created in Zingiber for A. neesana. The name Z. neesanum continued to be applied sensu Dalzell to the white-flowered species mainly in the central and southern Western Ghats, but it was also applied to a yellow-...
Dark flowers are rare and often capture our attention because they’re different. A white rose is beautiful but not uncommon. Yellow flowers are a mainstay of our gardens. Our brain is satisfied that all is well when it registers green leaves and red, white, yellow, and pink flowers. The...
Used in gardens for its tall, colourful spikes; also has traditional medicinal uses. Test Your Knowledge of Flowers Name Task 1: Match the Flower to Its Description Create a list of descriptions for various flowers (e.g., "a large, yellow flower with seeds used for oil production"). Match...
Where some common flower names come from and what they rhyme with (in case you'd like to write a rhyming couplet).
Ivy is from the climbing plant that has small yellow flowers and is known for its ability to thrive in various conditions. Evan and Erin Evan is a Welsh form of John, which means "God is gracious." Erin is an Irish name that comes from the traditional Gaelic name for Ireland. ...
1. Floréal French “month of flowers” Floréal refers to the month of April within the French Revolutionary calendar and makes for a charming, unisex name – though the origins behind it are a little muddled. Some say it’s derived from the Latin word “florere” (to flourish), though...
Kerria:This flowering shrub grows 5 to 7 feet high and produces colorful yellow flowers in late spring. The plant prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Lamium:Lamiumproduces lovely spikes of pink, purple or white blooms, but it is more often grown for its variegated leaves. Lamium is...