Azaleas, which are decorative flowers, have been celebrated for their beauty for years now all over the world as countries have made of them national symbols, while cities have organized festivals celebrating their bloom. The Azalea belongs to the Rhododendron genus and it’s a very easy plant to nurture as it doesn’t require as much …
Usually found in Europe, Asia and Africa, the Blackthorm is an easily recognizable tree because of its spiny and stiff branches. It is known to grow in the wild and it manages to adjust very well to different types of soils and it’s scientifically referred to as Prunus Spinosa, specie belonging to the Prunus family …
Originating from Asia and northern Europe, the commonly known mum or the Chrysanthemum is a flower of extreme elegance and distinction. The Chrysanthemum belongs to the family of Asteraceae, and represents a genus that doesn’t have as many species as some other genera, this one only including about 30 species. The Chrysanthemum is a perennial …
Also bearing the name of Pigweed, the Amaranthus plant is usually regarded as weed, but people often use it as food, for its leaves as vegetables, and for its seeds as cereals. Mostly, the Amaranthus is a decorative flower and it also serves as a special ingredient to make a vivid red dye, which is …
A spring flower coming from South Africa, the Strelitzia is a flower worthy of royalties as its beauty has been compared to the “bird of paradise”. The name of Strelitzia has found its inspiration in the name of Queen Charlotte’s birth place, Meckenburg-Strelitz in England. The resemblance of the Strelitzia flower with “the bird of …