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Botany - Flower terms
Category: Animals and Nature > Botany
Date & country: 09/09/2007, USA.
Words: 2228
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Xiquima(Pachyrhizus) This group consists of two tuberous-rooted, perennial, tropical vines belonging to the Pea or Bean family,
Leguminosae. They are natives of South America and Mexico. These vines can climb up to 20 feet and have 3-parted leaves. They produce pretty sprays of green, blue, purple, white, or mauve flowers, which are followed by poisonous seedpods, 6 to 8 inches long. P. erosus is grown for its edible root known as Jicama. Other common names include Mexican Potato, Mexican …
Xthree Birds Toadfla(Linaria) Linaria (Toadflax) is a large group of annuals, biennials and perennials belonging to the Snapdragon family, Scrophulariaceae. Toadflaxes are useful for growing in the flower border, the rock and wall garden, for growing in the crevices of flagged or paved paths, and for cutting. Some varieties can even be cultivated in a greenhouse. L. triornithophora (Three Birds Toadflax) is an erect-growing perennial from 2 to 3 feet in height. It grows wild in the scrub and hedgerows of Spain and …
Xtoadflax(Linaria) Linaria (Toadflax) is a large group of annuals, biennials and perennials belonging to the Snapdragon family, Scrophulariaceae. Toadflaxes are useful for growing in the flower border, the rock and wall garden, for growing in the crevices of flagged or paved paths, and for cutting. Some varieties can even be cultivated in a greenhouse. L. triornithophora (Three Birds Toadflax) is an erect-growing perennial from 2 to 3 feet in height. It grows wild in the scrub and hedgerows of Spain and …
Xwild Sweet William(Phlox) This is a group of hardy and tender plants, which are native of North America. The name Phlox means flame, in regard to the bright colors of the blooms. These plants are great for borders, rock gardens and flowerbeds. The annual kinds can be grown in a greenhouse for spring and winter bloom. They are also useful for cutting their flowers. P. drummondii is a bushy or trailing annual that is self-branching and grows 8 to 24 inches. The ovate to lanceolate leaves grow up to 3 inches long. T…
Yam(Dioscorea) This is a group of tropical and subtropical vines that can be grown for ornament as well as a food crop.…
Yam Bean(Pachyrhizus) This group consists of two tuberous-rooted, perennial, tropical vines belonging to the Pea or Bean family,
Leguminosae. They are natives of South America and Mexico. These vines can climb up to 20 feet and have 3-parted leaves. They produce pretty sprays of green, blue, purple, white, or mauve flowers, which are followed by poisonous seedpods, 6 to 8 inches long. P. erosus is grown for its edible root known as Jicama. Other common names include Mexican Potato, Mexican …
Yang-Tao(Actinidia) This group consists of about 30 species of hardy and tender, deciduous, climbing plants that are natives of eastern Asia. These plants are great for growing on trellises, along fences, covering walls, or tall stumps. They are grown for their beauty as well as their fruits and are commonly known as Kiwi or Chinese Gooseberry. A. chinensis (also known as A. deliciosa) is a tender, large vine that can reach a height of 28 feet. Its shoots are thickly covered with reddish hairs and…
Yellow Bedstraw(Galium) This group of plants is includes hardy and tender herbaceous perennials, which are natives of Europe and most of which have been naturalized in North America. The name is derived from
gala, milk, and refers to the fact that G. verum has been used to curdle milk. G. odoratum, Sweet Woodruff, is a hardy perennial, which grows 12 to18 inches high. This plant gives off an aroma resembling freshly mown hay and May wine. Sweet Woodruff makes a lovely ground cover. Its rough-edged leave…
Yellow Cow Lily(Nuphar) These hardy, aquatic perennials are natives of Japan, Europe and North America. These floating plants have several popular names; they are called Spatterdock, Brandy Bottle, Yellow Pond Lily and Yellow Cow Lily. Spatterdocks produce large leaves growing 141/2' by10'. With a spread of up to 8 feet, these plants are mainly used in large water gardens. The flowers, in comparison with the leaves, are rather small; they are 2 to 21/2 inches, yellow and cup shaped. The flowers never seem like…
Yellow Fraise(Fragaria) This small group contains a few species of ornamental and edible plants, which may form clumps or runners. F. chiloensis and F. indica are two decorative, low-growing plants, which produce white flowers during the summer. F. ananassa is the species that produces the delicious, edible fruits we commonly know as the garden Strawberry. Strawberries are members of the Rose family. They are herbaceous perennials, although they tend to decline a bit faster in the Deep South, where they are…
Yellow Fringe(Nymphoides) These hardy and tender, aquatic perennials are originally from Asia, Europe, North America and the tropics. N. aquatica, commonly known as Banana Lily, is hardy only in warm climates. Its floating leaves are 4 inches long and have rough undersides. It produces white flowers. N. cristatum, the Variegated Water Snowflake, has round, floating leaves edged with red. It produces a profusion of white flowers. This plant will need to be kept under control. N. geminata, Yellow Fringe, has g…
Yellow Pond Lily(Nuphar) These hardy, aquatic perennials are natives of Japan, Europe and North America. These floating plants have several popular names; they are called Spatterdock, Brandy Bottle, Yellow Pond Lily and Yellow Cow Lily. Spatterdocks produce large leaves growing 141/2' by10'. With a spread of up to 8 feet, these plants are mainly used in large water gardens. The flowers, in comparison with the leaves, are rather small; they are 2 to 21/2 inches, yellow and cup shaped. The flowers never seem like…
Yellow-Fever Acacia(Acacia) This group consists of about 1,000 species that are found in tropical and subtropical regions, especially in Australia and Africa. These evergreens should not be confused with the trees and shrubs commonly known as acacia, which belong to the group Robinia. These tender evergreens are totally different and are commonly known as Mimosas and Wattles. The Australian types are called Wattles because their lumber was used by early settlers in the wattle-and-daub method of building home…
Yellowwood(Cladrastis) These deciduous trees, commonly called Yellowwood, are natives of the southeastern U.S. and Japan. They make excellent shade trees, because of their dense heads of foliage, and street trees, since their roots grow deeply enough not to disturb paving. C. lutea is a Yellowwood found in the southeastern U.S. This tree can grow from 30 to 50 feet high. It is clothed with bright green leaves, 8 to 12 inches long, consisting of 7 to 11 leaflets. They turn yellow and orange in the fall. Th…
Youth-And-Old-Age(Zinnia) These pretty annuals are natives of Mexico. They belong to the Daisy family, Compositae. Z. elegans, Youth-and-old-age, is the most commonly grown kind along with its many different varieties. There are both single and double flowered kinds. Zinnia form bushy, erect, self-branching plants, growing 1 to 4 feet in height. Z. angustifolia is bushy and trailing, 8 to 24 inches. The oval leaves are 2 to 3 inches long. The foliage of Z. angustifolia is narrow. The ray petals of the flowers ma…
YuccaThis group consists of about 40 perennials and evergreen shrubs and trees native to semi-arid regions of North America, Central America, and Mexico. These plants range in height from 28 inches to 40 feet depending upon the variety. Yuccas make great houseplants when young. Yuccas produce rosettes of rigid, slender, sword-shaped leaves and tall, candelabrum-like panicles of large, drooping, waxy, bell-shaped flowers. Y. filamentosa (Adam's Needle) is a hardy kind that forms clumps of spread…
Yulan(Magnolia) These evergreen and deciduous (leaf-losing) trees and shrubs have beautiful, large flowers. Some kinds bloom very early in the spring before the leaves, some bloom later in the spring and still others during the summer and early fall. Some kinds produce pretty fruits, which are usually shaped like a cone and brightly colored. When the seeds are ripe, they are expelled from the fruit, but are held for a few days by short silky strands before falling to the ground. The hardy kinds grow …
ZamiaThese tender perennials are from tropical and sub-tropical countries. They resemble Tree Ferns, but produce cones as a Pine tree does. Zamias produce short, bulky, cylindrical trunks that are covered with the stumps of dead leaves. From these grow rosettes of handsome, dark green, leathery, pinnate leaves. Z. pumila is a popular landscape plant that is especially attractive in borders and does best in partial shade. It has several common names such as Arrowroot, Coontie, Comfortroot, Compt…
Zanzibar Balsam(Impatiens) These are hardy and tender annual and perennial herbs from Asia, North America, and South Africa. The name of these plants refers to the elasticity of the valves of the seedpods, which discharge the seeds when ripe. They are sometimes known as Touch-me-nots. These plants have thick stems and light green leaves. Their flowers come in a wide range of colors including rose, rose-red, rose-purple, white, pink, and salmon. A minimum winter temperature of 55 degrees is required. A beautifu…
Zea(Corn, Popcorn, Sweet Corn) This is a very popular vegetable known as Corn. Corn is actually a tall annual grass and all kinds, including the three described below, are varieties of a single species, Zea mays. Corn has been a valuable food at least since the Incas cultivated it.…
Zebra Grass(Miscanthus) These ornamental Grasses are natives of Japan and China. The variegated kinds make lovely potted plants in 5- or 6-inch pots. M. sinensis Zebrinus (Zebra Grass) forms tufts of long, arching, linear leaves. They are bluish green with yellow or creamy-white horizontal bands. In early fall, fan-shaped heads of tiny, white flowers are borne. This plant grows up to 4 feet high. M. sinensis Gracillimus has long, thin, arching leaves that are bluish-green with a white midrib, usually tinge…
Zebra Plant(Aphelandra) These attractive tender perennials and shrubs are grown for their ornamental foliage and interesting flower spikes. They are found wild in South America and require high humidity and warm temperatures to flower. A. squarrosa 'Louisae' is an erect plant with oval, slightly wrinkled leaves. They are shiny and dark green veined with white and having a white midrib. The flowers are tubular and 2-lipped, growing in thick spikes from the axils of yellow bracts from late summer to fall. Th…
Zelkova(Japanese Keaki Tree, Zelkova Tree) This group consists of five deciduous trees of which four are natives of Asia; one tree is from Crete. Zelkovas are handsome trees that provide wonderful shade. The small, greenish flowers are unnoticeable and borne on different parts of the tree. Fertile flowers are borne at the top of tree while only male flowers are produced on the lower branches. Z. serrata (Japanese Zelkova or Japanese Keaki Tree) grows from 50 to 80 feet high with either single or multip…
Zelkova Tree(Zelkova) This group consists of five deciduous trees of which four are natives of Asia; one tree is from Crete. Zelkovas are handsome trees that provide wonderful shade. The small, greenish flowers are unnoticeable and borne on different parts of the tree. Fertile flowers are borne at the top of tree while only male flowers are produced on the lower branches. Z. serrata (Japanese Zelkova or Japanese Keaki Tree) grows from 50 to 80 feet high with either single or multiple trunks. The rough, dark…
Zingiber(Ginger) This is commonly known as Ginger. It forms a tall, dark green plant, which resembles a Lily. It forms spreading, tuberous roots (rhizomes), which are edible. This is a perennial in mild climates and may become a pest in moist, fertile soil. It may be cultivated in containers in the North.…
Zinnia(Youth-And-Old-Age, Zinnia) These pretty annuals are natives of Mexico. They belong to the Daisy family, Compositae. Z. elegans, Youth-and-old-age, is the most commonly grown kind along with its many different varieties. There are both single and double flowered kinds. Zinnia form bushy, erect, self-branching plants, growing 1 to 4 feet in height. Z. angustifolia is bushy and trailing, 8 to 24 inches. The oval leaves are 2 to 3 inches long. The foliage of Z. angustifolia is narrow. The ray petal…
Zizania(Wild Rice) These hardy, aquatic annuals, commonly known as Wild Rice,are native to China, Japan and North America. These beautiful Grasses are great for decorating the margins of lakes, ponds and water gardens. Z. latifolia can grow up to 10 feet high in the wild, but only grows up to 4 feet high when grown in containers, in the water garden. This variety produces greenish-brown flower panicles in the summer and turns yellow in the fall. Zizanias are very vigorous growing plants and will usuall…
Zizyphus(Chinese Date, Jujube) These deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs are natives of the warmer climates. Some are found in California, Texas and Mexico. The most popular is Z. jujuba, commonly known as the Jujube or Chinese Date. The Chinese Date isn't a true date tree, but the 1- to 2-inch, edible fruits resemble dates and can be eaten fresh, dried or preserved. This tree ultimately grows from 15 to 25 feet high and provides a light, filtered shade. Its spiny branches are clothed with ¾- to 2½…
