Botanical Latin: Acacallis
Karen A ca CALL’ iss from the name of a nymph in Greek mythology. Acacaliss was the daughter of the Cretan King Minos and his wife Pasiphae, and the sister of…
Book Review: Seven Flowers and How They Shaped the World
Author Jennifer Potter takes a unique look at seven flowers that have significantly influenced civilization for hundreds and sometimes thousands of years. The focus of her study is the lotus,…
Botanical Latin: Pogonia
Pogonia (puh GOH nee uh) derived from Greek pogon meaning beard Pogonia is a genus of terrestrial orchids that includes four species native to temperate regions, mostly in Asia. The…
Plants with Special Meanings for Valentine’s Day: Gift Suggestions
Valentine’s Day always conjures up visions of flowers among other things but why just give the flowers? Why not give a whole flowering plant that would last much longer than…