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Today’s post is some information about the Narcissus.
Narcissus derive their name from the Greek myth about Narcissus, a man so besotted with himself that when a young nymph fell in love with him, he scorned her. The gods condemned him to turn into a flower the next time he stopped to drink […]
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Continuing with bulbs, today we will mention the Iris
The fleur-de-lis, which translates as “Flower of the Lily,” is most likely a stylized version of Iris pseudacorus, or what is commonly known as “yellow flag.” During the middle ages, the fleur-de-lis became associated with the French monarchy. Iris is from the Greek meaning “Rainbow.” Egyptians used […]
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Let’s go on with bulbs and introduce lilies.
The most commonly cultivated lily, is Lilium longiflorum. Often called the “Easter Lily” in North America, this lily is native to Japan, and naturally blooms in mid-summer. Growers “force” the plant into bloom for Easter. Lily bulbs have all of the plant’s leaves already inside of […]
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Lets talk a little about bulbs.
Plants with “bulbous structures,” or bulbs, are native to every region of the world. Crocus are originally from the Mediterranean region, narcissus are native to southern Europe. Tulips are native to Turkey, and gladiolus and amaryllis are from southern Africa. Allium are native to Italy and the Himalayas. Dahlias originated […]