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Allium Allium sativum

Allium

Allium sativum

Allium is a family of plants that includes onions, chives, and garlic. Dogs and cats are very susceptible to poisoning after the consumption of certain species. Cattle have occasionally suffered onion toxicosis as well.

Ornamental alliums are inedible.

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Ageratum Ageratum corymbosum

Ageratum

Ageratum corymbosum

Ageratums are also known as the floss flower. These plants produce flowers that are fluffy & last for an extended period of time. It is deer & rabbit resistant due to its pungent scent, as well as pollinator-friendly, attracting butterflies & bees

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Agapanthus Agapanthus africanus

Agapanthus

Agapanthus africanus

Agapanthus, also known as the Lily of the Nile desire not being a Lily, is a beautiful and easy-to-grow plant that attracts bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds with its vibrant flowers.

Traditionally, they symbolize love.

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African Daisy Osteospermum

African Daisy

Osteospermum

The African daisy flower is mostly used for ornamental purposes. With its bold & colorful petals that come in shades of white, pink, purple, blue, & orange, it adds a pop of color to any garden or floral arrangement.

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Aconite Aconitum variegatum

Aconite

Aconitum variegatum

Aconite has been understood to be poisonous from ancient times, and is frequently represented as such in literature. In Greek mythology, the goddess Hecate is said to have invented aconite, which Athena used to transform Arachne into a spider.

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Acacia Acacia penninervis

Acacia

Acacia penninervis

Aboriginal Australians have traditionally harvested the seeds to be ground into flour & eaten as a paste or baked into a cake. They contain as much as 25% more protein than common cereals, and they store well for long periods due to the hard seed coats.

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Red Vein Indian Mallow Abutilon pictum

Red Vein Indian Mallow

Abutilon pictum

The flowers are edible, raw or cooked, with the sweet flavor increasing the longer the bloom is open.

Many are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.

It is native to southern Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

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Lisianthus or Prairie Gentian Eustoma russellianum

Lisianthus / Prairie Gentian

Eustoma russellianum

Lisianthus flowers symbolize many things, including love, gratitude, and admiration. A hearty plant, the name lisianthus comes from the Greek words 'lysis', meaning dissolution, and 'anthus', meaning flower, so "dissolving flower"

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Turkscap Lily Lilium martagon

Turkscap Lily

Lilium martagon

This flower is highly toxic to cats. Ingestion often leads to fatal kidney failure. Even brushing up against dried flowers can cause a cat to become dusted with pollen which they then consume while cleaning, leading to death.

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Darth Vader Aristolochia salvadorensis

Darth Vader

Aristolochia salvadorensis

This unique tropical plant is native to Central America & is known for its unusual flowers that resemble a mask with prominent features. This plant can grow up to 11 feet tall in nature & is relatively easy to maintain in suitable climates.

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Globe Thistle Echinops ritro

Globe Thistle

Echinops ritro

These flowers are traditionally used as medicinals mainly in Africa & Asia. Various extracts, essential oils, & isolated compounds are shown to exhibit different biological effects mainly anti-microbial, anti-proliferative, & anti-inflammatory.

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Crown Imperial Fritillaria imperialis

Crown Imperial

Fritillaria imperialis

The flower has a long & deep connection with the history, religion, mythology & folklore of its native Iran. The flowers are described as being 'upside-down', this curious posture being attributed to the plant's bowing its 'head' in sorrow.

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Daphne Daphne pontica

Daphne

Daphne pontica

Two species, Daphne bholua and Daphne papyracea, both called lokta, are sustainably harvested in Nepal & Bhutan for paper production

Many species are cultivated as ornamental shrubs in gardens. The smaller species are used as rock garden plants.

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Columbine Aquilegia

Columbine

Aquilegia

Columbines bloom in the springtime from dark green foliage that turn maroon in the fall. The bell-shaped flowers come in a variety of colors & are a favorite of hummingbirds.

The flowers were consumed in moderation by Native Americans & said to be very sweet.

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Creeping Phlox Phlox subulata

Creeping Phlox

Phlox subulata

A colorful, evergreen perennial that blooms profusely in spring. Known for its carpet-like blooms that can last up to six weeks, it forms dense mats up to 3 ft wide & 6 in tall. It produces flowers in shades of pink, lavender, white, & purple-blue

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Dogbane Apocynum

Dogbane

Apocynum

Dogbane contains cymarin, a cardiotonic agent formerly used to treat cardiac arrhythmia in humans.

It symbolizes consolation and comfort. Its presence communicates a gentle and reassuring nature, providing emotional support and solace.

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Secret Lust Coneflower Lust'Echinacea

Echinacea Secret lust

Lust'Echinacea

Secret Lust is a showy perennial with large double flowers with prominent red-orange pompoms surrounded by light coral-colored ray petals. Blooming from midsummer until frost, this coneflower has a strong upright habit with well branched stems

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Bells of Ireland Moluccella laevis tiny white flowers are surrounded by apple green calyces which are persistent. The rounded leaves are pale green

Bells of Ireland

Moluccella laevis

Bells of Ireland are a member of the mint family.
They have a sweet, vanilla-like scent with hints of citrus, mint, or apple. They're sometimes used in perfume

The flowers are often given as a gift to people starting new chapters in their lives

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Daisy Bellis perennis

Daisy

Bellis perennis

Daisies can be used as a potherb. Young leaves can be eaten raw in salads or cooked. Flower buds & petals can be eaten

Daisies have traditionally been used for making daisy chains in children's games

Daisies can be found on every continent except Antarctica

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Blue Poppy Meconopsis betonicifolia

Blue Poppy

Meconopsis betonicifolia

These showy blooms stretch 4" to 5" across. Found in the Himalayan regions of Nepal, Tibet, & Myanmar at elevations of 2k-5k m, the flower's distinctive blue color results from various pigments influenced by the soil's pH & UV light exposure.

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Bird of Paradise Strelitzia reginae

Bird of Paradise

Strelitzia reginae

They are pollinated by sunbirds & blue-faced honeyeaters, which perch on & drink from the spathe. The spathe opens to release pollen onto the bird's feet, which is then deposited on the next spathe. They lack natural insect pollinators.

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Lavender Lavandula angustifolia

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Lavender is a common ingredient in soaps & shampoos. The name comes from the Latin root lavare, which means "to wash." Research has confirmed that lavender produces calming, soothing, & sedative effects when its scent is inhaled.

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Dahlia Dahlia pinnata

Dahlia

Dahlia pinnata

Dahlias are a popular ornamental garden plant that come in many colors.
Black dahlias are actually a dark crimson or purple color.

Dahlias can symbolize many things, including love, strength, and change, depending on its color, the context, and the culture

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Calendula Calendula officinalis

Calendula

Calendula officinalis

Calendula aka Pot Marigold florets are edible & often used to add color to salads or added to dishes as a garnish. Additionally, the plant is utilized for making tea. They are also used to make an oil that is widely used in skin products

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Hellebore Helleborus ×hybridus

Hellebore

Helleborus ×hybridus

In Greek mythology, Melampus of Pylos used hellebore to save the daughters of the king of Argos from a madness, induced by Dionysus, that caused them to run naked through the city, crying, weeping, and screaming.

It is poisonous to touch.

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Allium Allium sativum

Allium

Allium sativum

The Allium represents strength, patience and prosperity. The species name means “cultivated garlic.” Because of their beautiful globe-shaped heads, they’re mostly planted in flower gardens, rather than vegetable gardens. They have over 1250 different species.

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Butterfly weed Asclepias tuberosa

Butterfly Weed

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterfly weed is a milkweed plant that attracts butterflies with clusters of bright blooms rich with nectar & pollen. It requires 8+ hours of full sun & well-draining soil & can handle a wide range of temperatures, from freezing to high heat.

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Snowdrop Galanthus nivalis

Snowdrop

Galanthus nivalis

The snowdrop was adopted as a symbol of sorrow & of hope following the Dunblane massacre in Scotland, & lent its name to the subsequent campaign to restrict the legal ownership of handguns in the UK

Snowdrops symbolize hope, rebirth, & new beginnings

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Tiger Lily Lilium lancifolium

Tiger Lily

Lilium lancifolium

In Chinese culture, the Tiger Lily is highly regarded as a symbol of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. Its fiery orange petals are associated with luck and success. When gifted, it carries heartfelt wishes for a prosperous and abundant future.

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