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Trillium luteum Random fun fact: – The word trillium is derived from the latin ‘three’, which is of course in reference to all the parts of the plant being in three’s. (luteum literally means yellow) The Specs: Family: Trilliaceae Genus: Trillium Species: luteum Common Name: Yellow Trillium Region of Origin/Nativity: North America. Typically found in [...]
Continue Reading →Iris reticulata Random fun facts: – They are said to smell faintly of violets. But I had to stick my nose up in these flowers to actually smell it. Faint indeed! – The bulbs have a netting pattern on them and this is where the common name comes from, Netted Iris. The Specs: Family: Iridaceae [...]
Continue Reading →Eranthis hyemalis Random fun facts: – Don’t eat this plant… all parts of it are considered poisonous. – Because they’re poisonous, they’re relatively resistant to munching pests; such as deer, rabbits, or squirrels. The Specs: Family: Ranunculaceae Genus: Eranthis Species: hyemalis Common Name: Winter Aconite Region of Origin/Nativity: Middle east; Turkey to Afghanistan. Characteristics: Its [...]
Continue Reading →Crocus tommasinianus Random fun facts: – This is one of the first crocuses to bloom (sometimes before the snow has even melted) and is considered the most reliable (its quiet prolific!) – It is named for the botanist Muzio G. Spirito de Tommasini (1794-1879) The Specs: Family: Iridaceae Genus: Crocus Species: tommasinianus Common Name: Tommasini’s [...]
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