Maddie Forbes

Belonging to the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae, celosia is a genus of edible and ornamental plants. They are also known as wool flowers, cockscombs, or red foxes.  They are said to have originated in the highlands of East Africa. In Swahili,…

Image Source Red roses are a time-honored favorite across the globe. They have captured the hearts and minds of lovers, gardeners, and anthophiles. Whether it’s a single red or a dozen, presenting these beauties to another person especially on their…

Image Source Did you know that there are some flowers that represent death? Believe it not, beautiful, abundant blooms also have a connection to grief and mourning. In fact, certain cultures have a list of specific flowers that are symbolic…

Cattleya is a genus of orchid flowers native to Central and South America, belonging to the Orchidaceae family. With more than 53 species, Cattleya flowers are known for their distinct, colorful, exotic appearance. Bright, vibrant colors, petals with sculpted or…

The flowering quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) is a thorny, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with gorgeous red, orange, white, or pink flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. Flowering quince, related to roses, has a thorny habit and is easy to cultivate, making it…

The almond (Prunus amygdalus, syn. Prunus dulcis) is a flowering, small to a medium-sized deciduous tree in the rose family, Rosaceae. It belongs to the botanical genus Prunus.  The tree typically grows 3–5 meters tall and has an average lifespan…

The oleander (scientific name: Nerium Oleander) is an evergreen shrub flower generally found in the tropical region. This flower belongs to the Dogbane family (Apocynaceae) and the genus Nerium.  This flower has an interesting and complicated etymology. It owes its…

The scientific name of the Sweet Pea flower is Lathyrus Odoratus. ‘Lathyrus’ is a Greek word meaning pea or pulse, and the Latin word ‘Odoratus’ means fragrant.  In the 17th century, a wandering Franciscan monk discovered the sweet pea flower….

Delphinium is the scientific name and another name for the larkspur flower. Delphinium is derived from the Greek word delphinion, meaning ‘dolphin.’ This is owing to the shape of the flower since the closed flower buds resemble the nose of…

The begonia flowers are members of the Begoniaceae family. More than 1500 species of these flowers predominantly grow in equatorial regions. Begonias are native flowers of Central American, African, Asian, and South American countries. The petals of begonia flowers are…