The Hyacinthoides non-scripta, or simply the Bluebell is a type of flower belonging to the Hyacinthaceae family, a lavender blue flower which appears in the spring. One should not confuse this flower, which is usually referred to as the “common bluebell” or the “English Bluebell”, with the classical Hyacinth or even with the harebell. We’re …
Dependent on tropical and subtropical climates, the Frangipani flower is a beautiful and exotic flower which belongs to the Plumeria family, and classifies as being part of the Rubra genus. This genus is not very numerous, comprising of no more than 8 species, most of them occurring in subtropical and tropical regions. Amongst the preferred …
Part of the Proteaceae family, the Grevillea genus represents a genus rich in species, known to contain over 350 species of plants. The Grevillea genus originates from Australia and some of the subtropical regions such as New Guinea or New Caledonia. The tropical and sub-tropical climates are the most appropriate for this flower to develop …
Begonias are flowering plants belonging to the Begoniaceae family and which often occur in tropic or sub-tropic climates where the soil is usually moist. Such places are known to be the perfect habitats of Begonias and they include: Africa, South and Central America and Southern Asia. The name of the Begonia flower was inspired by …
Enjoying a global popularity, the Carnation is amongst the oldest flowers on Earth, its name being mentioned in legends, mythology, biblical references and even folklore. On a more scientific note, the Carnation belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family and to the Dianthus genus, being botanically referred to as the Dianthus caryophyllus. Most people call it simply …