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Botanical Latin: Hebe

Karen April 19, 2016 0 Comments

Hebe (HEE bee) Greek hebe meaning youth; named for the Greek goddess of youth Hebe is the name of a genus in the plantain family (Plantaginaceae) and are closely related…

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The Story of Iris

Karen October 1, 2013 0 Comments

The genus Iris includes over 250 species that range in size from the diminutive Iris danfordiae and I reticulata (4-6”) to tall I. pallid, I. siberica, and I. pseudacorus growing…

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The Goddess Flora and her Garden

Karen February 12, 2013 0 Comments

Flora was an ancient Italian diety and was the goddess of the flowers and mother of spring. She may be recognized in art by a garland of flowers on her…

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