Category: Flowers
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Rosa Rubiginosa
Common Names: Sweet-Brier Phonetic Spelling: ROH-suh roo-bi-JIN-oh-suh Description: Characterized by its smooth stem which has occasional thorns scattered throughout. Flowers have pink and white flowers which have five petals. Flowers have a sweet and fruity scent. Petals have a white base and turn pink towards the edges. Imported to areas around the world. Can grow…
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Rosa Alba
Common Name(s): White Rose, White Rose Of York Phonetic Spelling: ROH-suh AHL-buh Description: Characterized by its white flowers, greenish-bluish leaves, and tall undergrowth. In addition, also known for its fragrance. Part of the Rose family and is popular in Europe, Asia, North America, and Northwest Africa. These flowers bloom from late spring to early fall.…
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Eschscholzia californica
Common Names: California Poppy, Golden Poppy, California Sunlight, Cup of Gold Phonetic Spelling: Es-kol-zee-uh kal-uh-for-ni-kuh Description: Stands at approximately 5 to 61 centimeters tall. Characterized by its four petals and deep yellow, orange, and cream colors in the wild. Discovered by Adelbert von Chamisso who named it after J. F. Eschscholtz. Is the state flower…
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Pentachaeta lyonii
Common Name(s): Pentachaeta lyonii, Lyon’s pentachaeta, Lyon’s pygmydaisy Phonetic Spelling: pen-ta-KEE-ta LIE-on-ee-eye Description: This is an annual herb of the sunflower family characterized by yellow flower heads that bloom from March through August. It has a thin and hairy stem that can reach up to 48 cm and has elliptical stems spreading wide. They thrive in…