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Laelia abbreviated L. is a genus of orchids belonging to the orchid family, Orchidaceae.




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Laelia is a genus of orchids belonging to the orchid family, Orchidaceae. Laelia, is abbreviated L. in the horticultural trade. This genus comprises of 25 species. This genus is important and popular and is known for its beautiful flowers.

They are easy to culture. They are found [...]






What is Satureja rumelica – Summer savory?




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The flowers of Satureja rumelica are hermaphrodite in nature. The fruit is schizocarp. These plants are native of Southern Europe. These species are called Savories. Winter savory and Summer savory are among the thirty of the known species and most important. They are both annual and [...]






Stokes “Blue Danube” – Stokesia laevis ‘Blue Danube’ – Stoke’s Aster




Stokes aster belong to Stokesia genus and laevis species. Stokesia is a monotypic genus (has only one species), named after the English physician and botanist, Jonathan Stokes who was a friend of Linnaeus’ son. Stoke’s aster is an herbaceous perennial and can grow up to a height of 6-12 inches (15-30 cm). It has fluffy, [...]






Anemone – Japanese – a perennial plant




Anemone is a perennial plant. Anemone belongs to buttercup family Ranunculaceae. This genus of 120 species and belongs to north and south temperate zones. These are flowering plants. The word “Anemone” means “daughter of the wind” in Greek. The plant has leaves that are basal and compound and have long leaf stems. The stems can [...]