Category: Monocots


Orange Daylily

Posted by:admin Posted On:22 Dec 2025

Hemerocallis fulva Taxonomic Classification Common Names Native Range Originally native to East Asia, including parts of China, Korea, and Japan. Introduced widely across Europe and North America, where it has become thoroughly naturalized. Description The orange daylily is a robust,


Camassia quamash (Pursh) Greene

Posted by:admin Posted On:19 Dec 2025

Common Camas / Blue Camas Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Camassia quamash is a spring-blooming perennial bulb noted for its elegant, star-shaped flowers arranged in upright racemes. Each flower displays six narrow, pointed tepals in shades of soft violet


Iris sibirica

Posted by:admin Posted On:11 Dec 2025

Siberian Iris Taxonomy Kingdom: PlantaeClade: AngiospermsClade: MonocotsOrder: AsparagalesFamily: IridaceaeGenus: IrisSeries: SibiricaeSpecies: Iris sibirica L. Common Names by Region General: Siberian IrisEurope: Blue Moor Iris, Meadow IrisHorticulture Trade: Siberica Iris, Tall Beardless Iris Description Iris sibirica is a graceful, cold-hardy perennial


Barbados Lily – That has had a bad day

Posted by:admin Posted On:10 Dec 2025

Hippeastrum vittatum Taxonomy Kingdom: PlantaeClade: AngiospermsClade: MonocotsOrder: AsparagalesFamily: AmaryllidaceaeGenus: HippeastrumSpecies: Hippeastrum vittatum (Herb.) Common Names by Region General: Barbados Lily, Striped AmaryllisCaribbean & Central America: Lily-of-the-Palms, Easter Lily (regional usage)Horticulture Trade: Hardy Amaryllis, Striped Hippeastrum Description Hippeastrum vittatum is a


Tiger Orchid

Posted by:admin Posted On:7 Dec 2025

Grammatophyllum speciosum Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description The Tiger Orchid produces large, dramatically patterned blooms marked with irregular maroon and yellow mottling that resembles animal camouflage. Petals twist or ripple slightly, giving each flower a feral, kinetic look even

Heliconia psittacorum Parakeetflower

Heliconia psittacorum

Posted by:admin Posted On:14 Mar 2025

Parakeetflower Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Growth Habit Heliconia psittacorum is a fast-growing, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial known for its striking, upright inflorescences. It spreads through underground rhizomes and thrives in tropical and subtropical climates. Size Leaves Flowers Known Range

Guzmania lingulata Scarlet star airplant

Guzmania lingulata

Posted by:admin Posted On:4 Mar 2025

Scarlet star airplant Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Known Range Care Requirements Additional Notes The Scarlet Star Airplant is a stunning tropical addition to any space, offering vibrant color and effortless beauty. Whether mounted on driftwood, displayed in a

Encyclia cordigera Aregidroc Orchid

Encyclia cordigera

Posted by:admin Posted On:3 Mar 2025

Aregidroc Orchid Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Growth Habit Size Leaves Flowers Known Range Native Range Cultivated Range Care Requirements Light Watering Soil Humidity Temperature Propagation Common Pests/Diseases Additional Notes Special Features Maintenance Level

Camassia scilloides Wild hyacinth

Camassia scilloides

Posted by:admin Posted On:9 Feb 2025

Wild hyacinth Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Growth Habit Perennial herbaceous plant with a bulbous root system, growing in small clumps. Size Typically reaches 30–70 cm (12–28 inches) in height. Leaves Long, linear, and grass-like, emerging from the base

Cryptanthus bivittatus Regel Earth Star red flower on tree

Cryptanthus bivittatus

Posted by:admin Posted On:25 Jan 2025

Regel (Earth Star) Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Known Range Care Requirements Additional Notes