FFF 110 - CLEMATIS

Clematis is a genus of about 300 species within the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. Their garden hybrids have been popular among gardeners, beginning with Clematis × jackmanii, a garden standby since 1862; more hybrid cultivars are being produced constantly. They are mainly of Chinese and Japanese origin. Most species are known as clematis in English, while some are also known as traveller's joy, a name invented for the sole British native, C. vitalba, by the herbalist John Gerard; virgin's bower for C. viticella; old man's beard, applied to several with prominent seedheads; and leather flower or vase vine for the North American Clematis viorna.

Illustrated here is the splendid hybrid Clematis 'Daniel Deronda'. Introduced in 1882, 'Daniel Deronda' still holds its own among modern varieties and has given the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM) in recognition of its outstanding excellence. It produces purple-blue flowers throughout the summer. These are semi-double early in the season and then single later on. The blooms are followed by eye-catching seed-heads which have a twist at the top.

To prune, remove any dead or weak stems in late winter or early spring and cut remaining stems back to the highest pair of strong-growing buds. To encourage blooms to cover the whole plant, train the stems so that they are evenly spaced on their support. As new growth appears in mid-spring, train this to fill any gaps. Plant in a sheltered position that is not north-facing.

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1.	Nick, Melbourne	6.	Jesh StG	11.	Scene by Minerva	16.	Ileana, Romania
2.	NixPixMix	7.	Yellow Rose	12.	The Rosegarden in Malevik	17.	ann nz
3.	My Desktop Daily	8.	Poetic Shutterbug	13.	Zauberpalme	18.	ann nz
4.	BirgittaB	9.	bettyl - New Zealand	14.	maryaustria	19.	Rajesh, India
5.	Valerie, Australia	10.	Dawn	15.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	20.	Ingmarie We/Refugium

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FFF 109 - SURFINIA PETUNIA

Petunia is genus of 35 species of flowering plants in the family Solanaceae, of South American origin, closely related to tobacco, cape gooseberries, tomatoes, deadly nightshades, potatoes and chili peppers. The popular flower of the same name derived its epithet from the French, which took the word petun, meaning "tobacco," from a Tupi–Guarani language. An annual, most of the varieties seen in gardens are hybrids (Petunia × hybrida).

Here is one of the Surfinia series of petunia, called 'Purple Vein'. It is perfect for creating colourful summer displays in containers and hanging baskets. It is also a good ground cover plant, making a carpet of lavender blooms with contrasting veins. For the best displays, feed and water regularly.

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1.	Nick, Melbourne	7.	Maboe	13.	guild-rez Canada	19.	maryaustria
2.	NixPixMix	8.	Scene by Minerva	14.	Tropical Flowers	20.	Anneli
3.	My Desktop Daily	9.	Poinsettias are not just for Christmas!	15.	Dawn	21.	Ileana, Romania
4.	Gunilla	10.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	16.	Lillianna
5.	NatureFootstep Photo	11.	Sara Chapman #2	17.	ann nz
6.	Jocee, NZ	12.	Xavi, Barcelona	18.	The Rosegarden in Malevik

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FFF 108 - KING PROTEA

The king protea (Protea cynaroides) is a flowering plant. It is a distinctive member of Protea, having the largest flower head in the genus. The species is also known as giant protea, honeypot or king sugar bush. It is widely distributed in the southwestern and southern parts of South Africa in the fynbos region.The king protea is the national flower of South Africa. It also is the flagship of the The Protea Atlas Project, run by the South African National Botanical Institute.

The king protea has several colour forms and horticulturists have recognised 81 garden varieties, some of which have injudiciously been planted in its natural range. In some varieties the pink of the flower and red borders of leaves are replaced by a creamy yellow. This unusual flower has a long vase life in flower arrangements, and makes for an excellent dried flower. Protea cynaroides is adapted to survive wildfires by its thick underground stem, which contains many dormant buds; these will produce the new growth after the fire.

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1.	NixPixMix	11.	ann nz	21.	Maboe	31.	Rajesh, India
2.	Nick, Melbourne	12.	ann nz	22.	Hazel	32.	Moni
3.	My Desktop Daily	13.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	23.	Winter Glow	33.	Enerhagen
4.	Gunilla	14.	Sara Chapman #2	24.	Dawn	34.	Irene Waters
5.	Daniela's flowers	15.	pansies and gladiolus	25.	Kiku Poetry	35.	A Student Gardener - Purple or Pink?
6.	Shweta	16.	Zauberpalme	26.	Romance is Alive and Well	36.	Lessandra
7.	Gemma Wiseman	17.	WoollyMuses	27.	janice	37.	Xavi, Barcelona
8.	Jesh StG	18.	Tina	28.	Rajesh
9.	Scene by Minerva	19.	Simfonia florilor	29.	Bernie in Australia
10.	The Gardening Magazine	20.	Ileana, Romania	30.	Sara Chapman #3

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FFF107 - CHRISTMAS ROSE

Commonly known as hellebores, members of the genus Helleborus comprise approximately 20 species of herbaceous or evergreen perennial flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, within which it gave its name to the tribe of Helleboreae. Many species are poisonous. Despite names such as "Christmas rose" and "Lenten rose", hellebores are not closely related to the rose family (Rosaceae).

The genus is native to much of Europe, from western Great Britain, Spain and Portugal, eastward across the Mediterranean region and central Europe into Romania and Ukraine, and along the north coast of Turkey into the Caucasus. The greatest concentration of species occurs in the Balkans. One atypical species (H. thibetanus) comes from western China; another atypical species (H. vesicarius) inhabits a small area on the border between Turkey and Syria.

The flowers have five "petals" (actually sepals) surrounding a ring of small, cup-like nectaries (petals modified to hold nectar). The sepals do not fall as petals would, but remain on the plant, sometimes for many months. Recent research in Spain suggests that the persistence of the sepals contributes to the development of the seeds.

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1.	Nick, Melbourne	9.	Daniela's Flowers	17.	Rajesh	25.	Simfonia florilor
2.	NixPixMix	10.	Gemma Wiseman	18.	Moni	26.	Rose
3.	My Desktop Daily	11.	Zauberpalme	19.	Ready to waltz	27.	Janice
4.	Maboe	12.	Sunny's side of life	20.	br4ceyourself	28.	janice
5.	Gunilla	13.	Hazel	21.	The Rosegarden in Malevik	29.	Floral Brussels |Travel with Intent
6.	BirgittaB	14.	Living Fully No Matter What - Katie	22.	ann nz	30.	The Gardening Magazine
7.	Jesh StG	15.	Dawn	23.	ann nz 2
8.	4 Leaf Clover Flower	16.	Ileana	24.	Scene by Minerva

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FFF106 - AMBRIDGE ROSE

The 'Ambridge Rose'  (David Austin. 1990) is an old-fashioned rose borne on an attractive bush, about one metre tall.  It has beautiful soft, apricot pink, fragrant flowers that bloom Repeatedly. This is one of two ('Fair Bianca' is the other) of Oprah's favourite roses for her bedside table.  The apricot pink rosettes have a deliciously strong rose fragrance and the medium size blooms with 50-100 petals bloom repeatedly on a medium size bushy plant with medium green coloured foliage.

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1.	Nick, Melbourne	9.	Gemma Wiseman	17.	My Desktop 2	25.	Cholla | Travel with Intent
2.	NixPixMix	10.	Jesh StG	18.	Moni	26.	ann nz
3.	My Desktop Daily	11.	Simone, Germany	19.	Dawn	27.	Monet Garden map 3 of 3
4.	Gunilla	12.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	20.	Senna	28.	Daniela's flowers
5.	BirgittaB	13.	Sara Chapman #2	21.	Hazel	29.	Sandra Crook
6.	Rajesh	14.	Sara Chapman #3	22.	Scene by Minerva
7.	Modern Mom	15.	Sara Chapman #4	23.	The Rosegarden in Malevik
8.	NatureFootstep Photo	16.	Zauberpalme	24.	Bluebird Canyon

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FFF105 - SCARLET PIMPERNEL

Scarlet pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis), also known as red pimpernel, red chickweed, poorman's barometer, poor man's weather-glass, shepherd's weather glass or shepherd's clock, is a low-growing annual plant. The native range of the species is Europe and Western and North Africa. The species has been distributed widely by humans, either deliberately as an ornamental flower or accidentally.

A. arvensis is now naturalised almost worldwide, with a range that encompasses The Americas, Central and East Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Malaysia, the Pacific Islands, Australasia and Southern Africa. Although traditionally included in the family Primulaceae, the genus Anagallis is now considered to be better placed within the related family Myrsinaceae. In the APG III system, Primulaceae is expanded to include Myrsinaceae, thus Anagallis is in Primulaceae sensu lato.This common European plant is generally considered a weed and is an indicator of light soils.

It is most well known for being the emblem of the fictional hero "The Scarlet Pimpernel", a novel written by the Baroness Emma Orczy.

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1.	Nick, Melbourne	9.	Jesh StG	17.	Scene by Minerva	25.	bettyl - New Zealand
2.	NixPixMix	10.	Jocee	18.	Moni	26.	Pink Plettenberg
3.	My Desktop Daily	11.	Simone, Germany	19.	Dawn	27.	ann nz
4.	Gunilla	12.	Celosia flowers on fire	20.	Dog Park Flowers	28.	veredit
5.	Maboe	13.	Gemma Wiseman	21.	Ulla Laiho	29.	Exploration Vacation
6.	NatrueFootstep Photo	14.	Liz (mlc)	22.	Ileana
7.	Zauberpalme	15.	Synnöve	23.	wieczorama-fotografie
8.	Elizabeth Krall	16.	Enerhagen	24.	Simfonia florilor

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FFF104 - BORAGE

Borage (Borago officinalis), also known as a starflower, is an annual herb. It is native to the Mediterranean region and has naturalised in many other locales. It grows satisfactorily in gardens in Australia, remaining in the garden from year to year by self-seeding. The leaves are edible and the plant is grown in gardens for that purpose in some parts of Europe. The plant is also commercially cultivated for borage seed oil extracted from its seeds.

Vegetable use of borage is common in Germany, in the Spanish regions of Aragón and Navarra, in the Greek island of Crete and in the northern Italian region of Liguria. Although often used in soups, one of the better known German borage recipes is the Green Sauce (Grüne Soße) made in Frankfurt. In Italian Liguria, borage is commonly used as a filling of the traditional pasta ravioli and pansoti.

The leaves and flowers were originally used in Pimms before being replaced by mint or cucumber peel. It is used to flavour pickled gherkins in Poland. It is also one of the key "botanical" flavourings in Gilpin's Westmorland Extra Dry Gin. In Iran people make tea for the relief of colds, flu, bronchitis, rheumatoid arthritis and kidney inflammations. People with heart problems can benefit using the borage tea in moderate amounts.

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1.	My Desktop Daily	9.	Jesh StG	17.	Simone, Germany	25.	Fall Dahlias
2.	NixPixMix	10.	NatureFootstep Photo	18.	Tina	26.	Donna, Finland
3.	Nick, Melbourne	11.	Gemma Wiseman	19.	Zauberpalme	27.	The Rosegarden in Malevik
4.	Gunilla	12.	bettyl - New Zealand	20.	Hazel	28.	Mascha
5.	beagleAnnie	13.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	21.	Synnöve	29.	Scene by Minerva
6.	Ulla Laiho	14.	Sara Chapman #2	22.	Christines Welt!	30.	Ileana, Romania
7.	girl friday	15.	Sara Chapman #3	23.	Dawn	31.	WoollyMuses
8.	Birgitta	16.	Jama-Singapore	24.	Asian Poppies	32.	Alexandra

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FFF103 - GAZANIA

Gazania is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to Southern Africa. They produce large, daisy-like composite flowers in brilliant shades of pink, maroon, yellow, orange and cream, over a long period in summer. They are often planted as drought-tolerant groundcover.

Most Gazania species and cultivars are low-growing, near-evergreen, clump-forming or carpeting plants. They quickly develop into small clumps of narrow lance-shaped leaves that can be downy and lobed near the base, often with lighter coloured undersides. Their showy flowers, which appear throughout the warmer months, are large, brightly coloured, often interestingly marked, and the ray florets tend to be darker at the base, with a contrastingly coloured central disc. The species usually have yellow or orange flowers, but the garden forms are available in a wide colour range.

Most gazanias tolerate very little frost and dislike wet winters, but they are otherwise easily grown in any sunny position with light, gritty, well-drained soil. They thrive in coastal gardens. Plants should be deadheaded frequently to encourage flower production. Annuals are propagated from seed; the perennials may also be divided or can be grown from basal cuttings.

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1.	Nick, Melbourne	12.	Gemma Wiseman	23.	Jesh StG	34.	Donna, Finland
2.	NixPixMix	13.	Birgitta	24.	beagleAnnie	35.	Colonialist
3.	My Desktop Daily	14.	Naturefootstep Photo	25.	Dawn	36.	Karen, Pixel Posts
4.	Gunilla	15.	The Rosegarden in Malevik	26.	Lois Evensen, Cincinnati, USA	37.	Arija Australia
5.	Andrea	16.	Autumn Roses	27.	LindyLouMac	38.	Arkenaten
6.	Simone, Germany	17.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	28.	wieczorama-fotografie	39.	A Student Gardener
7.	Randi, Sweden	18.	Rajesh	29.	What made our hearts tumble in October	40.	Orange Flowers in Nov
8.	Aud - Norway	19.	Purple asters with raindrops	30.	Christines Welt!	41.	Giant Poppy for Remembrance Sunday
9.	Anneli	20.	Jama-Singapore	31.	Raewyn Forbes	42.	Joe
10.	Modern Mom	21.	Zauberpalme	32.	Susan	43.	Alexandra
11.	Ulla Laiho	22.	Hazel	33.	Scene by Minerva

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FFF102 - NIGELLA

Nigella damascena (love-in-a-mist, ragged lady) is an annual garden flowering plant, belonging to the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. It is native to southern Europe (but adventive in more northern countries of Europe), north Africa and southwest Asia, where it is found on neglected, damp patches of land.

The specific epithet damascena relates to Damascus in Syria. The plant's common name comes from the flower being nestled in a ring of multifid, lacy bracts. It is also sometimes called devil-in-the-bush.

It grows to 20–50 cm (8–20 in) tall, with pinnately divided, thread-like, alternate leaves. The flowers, blooming in early summer, are most commonly different shades of blue, but can be white, pink, or pale purple, with 5 to 25 sepals. The actual petals are located at the base of the stamens and are minute and clawed. The sepals are the only coloured part of the perianth. The seed capsule becomes brown in late summer. The plant self-seeds, growing on the same spot year after year.

This easily-grown plant has been a familiar subject in English cottage gardens since Elizabethan times, admired for its ferny foliage, spiky flowers and bulbous seed-heads. It is now widely cultivated throughout the temperate world, and numerous cultivars have been developed for garden use. The related Nigella sativa (and not N. damascena) is the source of the spice variously known as nigella, kalonji or black cumin.

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1.	My Desktop Daily	12.	Jama-Singapore	23.	Brilliant Colors	34.	Mascha
2.	Nick, Melbourne	13.	Gemma Wiseman	24.	Mama Zen	35.	Jim, Sydney, Australia
3.	NixPixMix	14.	Modern Mom	25.	Aktuella bilder	36.	Arija Australia
4.	BlEyedSusanVineHeart	15.	Zauberpalme	26.	Macro of the day	37.	Moni
5.	Gunilla	16.	The Rosegarden in Malevik	27.	Why not make an all-green arrangement?	38.	WoollyMuses
6.	Ulla Laiho	17.	Scene by Minerva	28.	Network Nextme	39.	Senna
7.	Mary, MI	18.	Randi, Sweden	29.	Pat @ A New Day	40.	A Student Gardener
8.	Simone, Germany	19.	ileana, Romania	30.	guild-rez Canada	41.	ch-photoArt
9.	Jesh StG	20.	Dawn	31.	Jim, Sydney, Australia
10.	Valerie, Australia	21.	Hazel	32.	ann nz
11.	NatureFootstep Photo	22.	maryaustria	33.	ann nz 2

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FFF101 - TRAILING LOTUS

Lotus berthelotii is a perennial plant endemic to the Canary Islands, in the genus Lotus. This plant is either extinct in the wild or persists as a few individuals. In 1884 it was already classed as "exceedingly rare" and plant collection probably hastened its decline.

The plant has a creeping or trailing habit, with leaves divided into 3-5 slender leaflets, each leaflet 1–2 cm long and 1 mm broad, densely covered with fine silvery hairs. The flowers are orange-red to red, peaflower-shaped, but slender, 2–4 cm long and 5–8 mm broad.

Lotus berthelotii is cultivated in the horticulture trade and widely available as an ornamental plant with its needle-like silvery foliage and red flowers for traditional gardens, container (pots), and drought tolerant water conserving gardens. A golden orange flowering cultivar is also grown.

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1.	Nick, Melbourne	10.	Randi, Sweden	19.	Simone, Germany	28.	Pat
2.	NixPixMix	11.	Mary, MI	20.	Sunny from Munich (Germany)	29.	Kiku Chrysanthemum garden art
3.	My Desktop Daily	12.	Bernie in Australia	21.	WoollyMuses	30.	NatureFootstep
4.	Xavi, Barcelona	13.	Jama-Singapore	22.	Sanjeev Sinha	31.	wisper wisper
5.	Kalantikan from Manila	14.	Jim, Sydney, Australia	23.	Scene by Minerva	32.	The Rosegarden in Malevik
6.	Mina fotostunder	15.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	24.	Hazel	33.	Mascha
7.	Gunilla	16.	Sara Chapman #2	25.	Dawn	34.	A Student Gardener
8.	Gemma Wiseman	17.	Sara Chapman #3	26.	Autumn Bouquets
9.	Emille (Jesh StG)	18.	Liz (mlc)	27.	ch-photoArt

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FFF100 - FUCHSIA 'BLUE EYES'

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees. The first, Fuchsia triphylla, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti) in about 1696–1697 by the French Minim monk and botanist, Charles Plumier during his third expedition to the Greater Antilles. He named the new genus after the renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs (1501–1566).

There are currently almost 110 recognised species of Fuchsia. The vast majority are native to South America, but with a few occurring north through Central America to Mexico, and also several from New Zealand to Tahiti. One species, F. magellanica, extends as far as the southern tip of South America, occurring on Tierra del Fuego in the cool temperate zone, but the majority are tropical or subtropical. Most fuchsias are shrubs from 0.2–4 m tall, but one New Zealand species, the kōtukutuku (F. excorticata), is unusual in the genus in being a tree, growing up to 12–15 metres tall.

The cultivar shown here, 'Blue Eyes' was hybridized by Reedstorm and its year of registration was 1954.

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1.	Nick, Melbourne	11.	Streets of SF Photos	21.	Synnöve	31.	Randi, Sweden
2.	NixPixMix	12.	Naturefootstep Photo	22.	Tina	32.	wisper wisper
3.	My Desktop Daily	13.	Heidrun, Bavaria	23.	Christines Welt!	33.	The Rosegarden in Malevik
4.	Maboe	14.	Andrea, Philippines	24.	Jim, Sydney, Australia	34.	LindyLouMac
5.	BirgittaB	15.	Jama-Singapore	25.	Hazel	35.	bettyl - New Zealand
6.	Xavi, Barcelona	16.	Mascha	26.	Moni	36.	Mary, MI
7.	Gunilla	17.	Rake and Spade	27.	beagleAnnie	37.	Senna
8.	Jesh StG	18.	WoollyMuses	28.	Dawn	38.	Jana's Photo Journal - USA
9.	Marit`s	19.	Simone, Germany	29.	Angel Wings and this & that	39.	A Student Gardener
10.	Scene by Minerva	20.	Gemma Wiseman	30.	Aktuella bilder	40.	girl friday

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FFF99 - FEIJOA FLOWER

Acca sellowiana, a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, is native to the highlands of southern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, Uruguay, and northern Argentina, and Colombia. It is widely cultivated as a garden plant and fruiting tree in New Zealand, and can be found as a garden plant elsewhere such as in Australia, Azerbaijan, West part of Georgia, South part of Russia and South Africa.

Common names include feijoa, pineapple guava and guavasteen. It is an evergreen, perennial shrub or small tree, 1–7 metres in height, widely cultivated as a garden plant and fruiting tree. The German botanist Otto Karl Berg named feijoa after João da Silva Feijó, a Portuguese botanist born in the colony of Brazil.

The flower petals are edible, with a flavour that is slightly sweet with hints of cinnamon. The most common use is as an addition to salads. They regularly are consumed by birds. The fruit, maturing in autumn, is green, ellipsoid, and about the size of a chicken egg. It has a sweet, aromatic flavour. The flesh is juicy and is divided into a clear gelatinous seed pulp and a firmer, slightly granular, opaque flesh nearer the skin. The fruit falls to the ground when ripe and at its fullest flavour, but it may be picked from the tree prior to falling to prevent bruising.The fruit pulp resembles the closely related guava, having a gritty texture. The feijoa pulp is used in some natural cosmetic products as an exfoliant. Feijoa fruit has a distinctive, potent smell that resembles oil of wintergreen. The aroma is due to the ester methyl benzoate and related compounds that exist in the fruit.

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1.	Nick, Melbourne	9.	Gemma Wiseman	17.	Bright yellow sunflower	25.	Dawn
2.	NixPixMix	10.	Emille (Jesh StG)	18.	Tina	26.	The Rosegarden in Malevik
3.	My Desktop	11.	Heidrun	19.	beagleAnnie	27.	MonarchButterflyEupatorium
4.	Gunilla	12.	Jama-Singapore	20.	Scene by Minerva	28.	A Student Gardener
5.	Synnöve	13.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	21.	Hazel	29.	Bernie in Australia
6.	Mary, MI	14.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	22.	Senna	30.	Mascha
7.	Xavi, Barcelona	15.	Poetic Shutterbug	23.	Jasmine and Bougainvillea	31.	Senna
8.	BirgittaB	16.	Simone, Germany	24.	ode to the lotus	32.	Zauberpalme

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FFF98 - ORANGE BLOSSOM

The orange blossom is the fragrant flower of the Citrus sinensis (orange tree). It is used in perfume making, has been written about as an aphrodisiac and is the state flower of US state, Florida. It is photographed in our garden, here, where it is currently in bloom.

It is traditionally associated with good fortune and has been popular in bridal bouquets and head wreaths for weddings. Orange blossom essence is an important component in the making of perfume. The petals of orange blossom can also be made into a delicately citrus-scented version of rosewater; orange blossom water (aka orange flower water), a common part of both French cuisine and Middle Eastern cuisine (most often as an ingredient in desserts and baked goods).

In the United States, orange flower water is used to make orange blossom scones and marshmallows. Orange blossom honey (citrus honey) is produced by putting beehives in the citrus groves during blooming period. This also pollinates seeded citrus varieties. Orange blossom honey is highly prized and tastes much like the fruit.

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1.	NixPixMix	10.	Gemma Wiseman	19.	Cactus with bright red flowers	28.	Scene by Minerva
2.	Nick, Melbourne	11.	Jim, Sydney, Australia	20.	Simone, Germany	29.	Streets of SF Photos
3.	Xavi, Barcelona	12.	Mary, MI	21.	Mascha (Germany)	30.	Zauberpalme
4.	Rajesh, India	13.	genie~va~usa	22.	Hazel	31.	The Rosegarden in Malevik
5.	Andrea, Manila	14.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	23.	Moni	32.	Jana's Photo Journal - USA
6.	Gunilla	15.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 2nd entry	24.	Tina	33.	Cynthia,Germany
7.	Emille (Jesh StG)	16.	Macro of the day	25.	Dawn	34.	A Student Gardener - blue
8.	BirgittaB	17.	Aktuella bilder	26.	beagleAnnie	35.	Senna
9.	Carole M.	18.	Jama-Singapore	27.	mermaid at frog hollow

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FFF97 - GARLAND CHRYSANTHEMUM

The garland chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum coronarium syn. Leucanthemum coronarium) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean and East Asia. It is used a leaf vegetable. Other English language common names include chrysanthemum greens, edible chrysanthemum, chop suey green, crown daisy, and Japanese-green.

A leafy herb, the garland chrysanthemum is one of the few annual plants in its genus. It has yellow ray florets grouped in small flower heads and aromatic, bipinnately lobed leaves. The vegetable grows very well in mild or slightly cold climates, but will go quickly into premature flowering in warm summer conditions. Seeds are sown in early spring and fall.

The plant is rich in minerals and vitamins with potassium concentrations at 610 mg/100 g and carotene at 3.4 g/100 g in edible portions. In addition, the plant contains various antioxidants (in stem, leaf,and root tissues) that have potential long-term benefits for human health, although toxic (dioxin) properties have also been observed. Extracts from C. coronarium var. spatiosum have been shown to inhibit growth of Lactobacillus casei, a beneficial human intestinal bacterium."

The plant’s greens are used in many Asian cuisines. They appear in Cantonese dishes and Hong Kong cuisine in stews, casseroles, and hotpots. The leaves are also an important ingredient in Taiwanese oyster omelettes and, when young, are used along with stems to flavour soup and stir-fry. In Japan, it is used in nabemono. Korean cookery uses the greens in soups, stews, and alone as a side dish or (banchan). In a hotpot, it is added at the last moment to the pot to avoid overcooking.In Crete, a variety of the species called mantilida (μαντηλίδα) has its tender shoots eaten raw or steamed by the locals.

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1.	NixPixMix	12.	Randi, Sweden	23.	Pink water lilies	34.	twiggy
2.	Nick, Melbourne	13.	Gemma Wiseman	24.	Ingmarie We/Refugium	35.	The Rosegarden in Malevik
3.	My Desktop Daily	14.	Poetic Shutterbug	25.	Christines Welt!	36.	HoodPhoto OR-USA
4.	Xavi, Barcelona	15.	Valerie, Australia	26.	Simone, Germany	37.	Moni
5.	Andrea, Hoya Cousin	16.	Karen	27.	beagleAnnie	38.	Bougainvilleas arrangement in a Greek house
6.	Gunilla	17.	Heidrun, Germany	28.	Scene by Minerva	39.	A Student Gardener - Gardeners Unite!
7.	Jorunn Norge	18.	Jama-Singapore	29.	Synnöve	40.	Sirpa, Finland
8.	BirgittaB	19.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	30.	Aktuella bilder	41.	Rajesh, India
9.	Jesh StG	20.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 2nd entry	31.	Dawn
10.	Mary, MI	21.	Rake and Spade	32.	Julianne Victoria
11.	Maboe	22.	Zauberpalme	33.	lena ericsson

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FFF96 - JACOB'S LADDER

Attractive, dense ferny foliage makes Polemonium pulcherrimum 'Blue Dove' (also known as Jacob's ladder) a valuable plant for all year round interest in the garden. As an added bonus loose sprays of open bell shaped flowers in a soft shade of blue can appear from spring right through to and including autumn. Its 'lacy' appearance makes it a useful plant for softening hard lines and edges created by rocks, garden edging or paving.

Polemonium is a genus comprising of around 30 species of mostly perennial herbs which are native to regions of North and Central America, Europe and Asia. An excellent plant for general garden use and suitable for most colour schemes. 'Blue Dove' looks particularly at home in woodland type settings or in the cottage garden. It may be grown in semi shade although this may decrease flower production. This, however, is not necessarily a reason to avoid planting it in such locations as the attractive foliage alone will lend a visual appeal to these often difficult landscaping zones. To accent the foliage further create a foil of foliage behind it using larger, broader leafed plants or those with tall slender foliage such as that of Irises.

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1.	Nick, Melbourne	11.	Zauberpalme	21.	maryaustria	31.	Mascha
2.	NixPixMix	12.	Ingmarie We/Refugium	22.	Dawn	32.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 2nd entry
3.	My Desktop Daily	13.	Heidrun, Germany	23.	Moni	33.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 3rd entry
4.	Xavi, Barcelona	14.	Lotus flower and lotus seed head	24.	Bird of Paradise	34.	A Student Gardener
5.	Andrea, Manila	15.	Jama-Singapore	25.	HoodPhoto OR-USA	35.	Arija Australia
6.	Maboe	16.	Simone, Germany	26.	Chiang Mai Orchid Farm	36.	Jana's Photo Journal - USA
7.	Gunilla	17.	Synnöve	27.	Scene by Minerva	37.	The Rosegarden in Malevik
8.	Jesh StG	18.	Tina	28.	Karen	38.	Green, Here, There and Everywhere
9.	Gemma Wiseman	19.	veredit	29.	Golden Tulips in London	39.	ann nz
10.	Poetic Shutterbug	20.	Doris - Masadiso79	30.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA

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FFF95 - AFRICAN DAISY 'WHIRLIGIG'

Osteospermum is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Calenduleae, one of the smaller tribes of the sunflower/daisy family Asteraceae. The common name is African daisy or Cape daisy.

Osteospermum used to belong to the genus Dimorphotheca, but only the annual species remain in that genus; the perennials belong to Osteospermum. The genus Osteospermum is also closely related to the small genus Chrysanthemoides, such as C. incana and C. monilifera.

Osteospermum ‘Whirligig’ is referred to as a “spoon” type of hybrid where the tips of each petal is scalloped and rounded in shape.

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1.	Xavi, Barcelona	13.	Hazel	25.	Zauberpalme	37.	Simone, Germany
2.	Nick, Melbourne	14.	Orange hibiscus flower	26.	Heidrun, Germany	38.	Dawn
3.	NixPixMix	15.	A Student Gardener - sunflowers	27.	Alison	39.	Green, Here, There and Everywhere
4.	My Desktop Daily	16.	Jama-Singapore	28.	Jutta K.	40.	Sweetness6645
5.	Gunilla	17.	Doris - Masadiso79	29.	Julianne Victoria	41.	Mascha
6.	Poetic Shutterbug	18.	Emille (Jesh StG)	30.	Rajesh, India	42.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 2nd entry
7.	Mary, MI	19.	Tina, Germany	31.	Moni	43.	Trini Garden
8.	Randi, Sweden	20.	Ingmarie We/Refugium	32.	Papyrus plant	44.	Linley S, W Aust
9.	BirgittaB	21.	Carole M.	33.	wieczorama-fotografie	45.	Senna
10.	Maboe	22.	Jorunn Norge	34.	Senna	46.	mandysea
11.	Gemma Wiseman	23.	Synnöve	35.	HoodPhoto OR-USA
12.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	24.	WoollyMuses	36.	A bouquet for you

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FFF94 - THE PRINCESS LAVENDER

Lavandula spp "Princess Lavender" is an early flowering, fragrant Italian lavender cultivar. Bred in Australia and selected for its large, vibrant, dark pink flowers, it has a lengthy flowering season. The main flowering flush begins in spring but the plants also free flower throughout the autumn and winter months. It has a neat, compact habit with aromatic foliage. Flowers last well for floral arrangements and it is hardy and easy to grow without any special needs.

Once established, the plants are quite dry tolerant requiring only occasional deep watering during extended periods of heat. They should be planted in a sunny location in a well draining soil. Clip back to two thirds of overall size in late summer to maintain shape and vigour. After pruning an application of slow release fertiliser and a light sprinkling of dolomite lime over soil would be beneficial to overall performance.

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1.	My Desktop Daily	12.	BirgittaB	23.	Tina, Germany	34.	wieczorama-fotografie
2.	Nick, Melbourne	13.	Jesh StG	24.	Debbie with more thistles	35.	Dawn
3.	NixPixMix	14.	NatureFootstep Photo	25.	Synnöve	36.	Mascha
4.	Andrea, Happy Reds	15.	Gemma Wiseman	26.	Heidrun, Germany	37.	Bev Baird
5.	Gunilla	16.	Mary, MI	27.	Jama-Singapore	38.	NixPixMix2
6.	Xavi, Barcelona	17.	Yellow water lilies	28.	Mama Zen	39.	ann nz
7.	Jorunn Norge	18.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	29.	Julianne Victoria	40.	ann 2
8.	WoollyMuses	19.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 2nd entry	30.	Moni	41.	Senna
9.	Maboe	20.	Simone, Germany	31.	Mixed roses in a teapot
10.	Randi, Sweden	21.	Gardeners Unite!	32.	Bleeding hearts ?
11.	Poetic Shutterbug	22.	Zauberpalme	33.	Marit`s

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FFF93 - ICE PLANT

Aptenia cordifolia is a species of succulent plant in the ice plant family known by the common names heartleaf ice plant and baby sun rose. Perhaps the most common plant seen under this name is actually Aptenia 'Red Apple', a hybrid with red flowers and bright green leaves, whose parents are A. cordifolia and A. (Platythyra) haeckeliana. The true species of A. cordifolia has magenta purple flowers and more heart-shaped, mid-green, textured leaves.

Native to southern Africa, this species has become widely known as an ornamental plant. It is a mat-forming perennial herb growing in flat clumps on the ground from a woody base. Stems reach up to about 60 centimetres long. The bright green leaves are generally heart-shaped and up to 3 centimetres long. They are covered in very fine bumps. Bright pink to purplish flowers appear in the leaf axils and are open during the day. The fruit is a capsule just over a centimetre long.

The hybrid, Aptenia 'Red Apple', has, in some areas, escaped cultivation and now grows as an introduced species. Its far more vigorous growth and ability to root from small bits of stem makes it a poor choice for planting adjacent to wild lands as it can overwhelm native plants.

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1.	Nick, Melbourne	11.	Mary, MI	21.	Moni	31.	BirgittaB
2.	NixPixMix	12.	Carole M.	22.	Matkatar, Finland	32.	Enerhagen, Norway
3.	My Desktop Daily	13.	Zauberpalme	23.	Doris - Masadiso79	33.	Hostas and Lilys
4.	FirstSightingMigratingBird	14.	Jama-Singapore	24.	Senna	34.	Native Plants in Bulgaria
5.	Gunilla	15.	Simone, Germany	25.	Dawn	35.	Bev Baird
6.	Randi, Sweden	16.	Mascha	26.	Mama Zen	36.	Trini Garden
7.	Xavi, Barcelona	17.	Hazel	27.	wieczorama-fotografie	37.	A Student Gardener
8.	Maboe	18.	Heidrun, Germany	28.	Yellow plumeria flowers	38.	Senna
9.	Emille (Jesh StG)	19.	Tall, Dark, Handsome	29.	HoodPhoto OR-USA	39.	Jana's Photo Journal - USA
10.	Jeannette St G	20.	Synnöve	30.	Rake and Spade

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FFF92 - COUROUPITA

Couroupita guianensis, known by several common names, including cannonball tree, is a deciduous tree in the family Lecythidaceae, which also contains the Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa). It is native to the rainforests of Central and South America.

The tree grows up to 35 metres in height. The clustered leaves vary in length, generally from 8 to 31 cm, but reaching up to 57 cm.  The fragrant flowers are borne in large bunches up to 80 meters long. Some trees flower profusely, until the entire trunk is buried in flowers. One tree can bear 1000 flowers per day. They are strongly scented, especially at night, and in the early morning. They are large, up to 6 cm wide, and often brightly coloured, the six petals in shades of pink and red near the bases and yellowish toward the tips. There is a ring of stamens at the centre, and an arrangement to stamens that have been modified into a hood.

The large fruit, which is woody and very spherical, measuring up to 25 cm wide, gives the species the common name “cannonball tree”. A smaller fruit contains perhaps 65 seeds, while a large one can have 550. One tree can bear 150 fruits. The fruit takes up to a year to mature in most areas, sometimes as long as 18 months.

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1.	My Desktop Daily	12.	Maboe	23.	Anneli	34.	white cosmos and this and that
2.	Nick, Melbourne	13.	Mary, MI	24.	Heidrun in Bavaria, Germany	35.	Bev, Canada
3.	NixPixMix	14.	Rake and Spade	25.	Tina, Germany	36.	Senna
4.	Gunilla	15.	Jennay @ A Day In the Life of Jennay	26.	Debbie at Travel with Intent	37.	Lake Louise, BC
5.	Andrea	16.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	27.	Nick, Melbourne 2	38.	WoolyMuses
6.	Randi, Sweden	17.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 2nd entry	28.	Susan	39.	Ruby
7.	Kalantikan	18.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 3rd entry	29.	Miiiaa	40.	girl friday
8.	Zauberpalme	19.	Jama-Singapore	30.	Dawn	41.	A Student Gardener
9.	BirgittaB	20.	Simone, Germany	31.	Moni	42.	Jana's Photo Journal - USA
10.	Emille (Jesh StG)	21.	Xavi,Barcelona	32.	Rajesh, India	43.	Senna
11.	Poetic Shutterbug	22.	Synnöve	33.	HoodPhoto OR-USA

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FFF91 - SPRING BLOSSOM

One of the best spring blossom trees, Prunus x blireana is a cross between the Japanese apricot (Prunus mume) and the purple-leaved plum (Prunus cerasifera 'Pissardii'). The common name is the double flowering plum. It is a deciduous tree growing to around 5m  tall. It has slender, arching branches, double mauve pink flowers, and reddish purple leaves which turn purplish green in summer. Flowering time is from mid August to mid September in Australia. This hybrid is sterile, so does not produce fruit.

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FFF91

1.	Nick, Melbourne	12.	My flowering cactus makes me want to dance	23.	Daniela Augustka	34.	HoodPhoto OR-USA
2.	My Desktop Daily	13.	Emille (Jesh StG)	24.	Heidrun	35.	wieczorama-fotografie
3.	NixPixMix	14.	A Thistle Epistle	25.	Tina, Germany	36.	WoollyMuses
4.	Gunilla	15.	Andrea from the Tropics	26.	Synnöve	37.	Rajesh, India
5.	Zauberpalme	16.	Trini Garden	27.	Ruby	38.	ann nz
6.	BirgittaB	17.	Mascha	28.	Dawn	39.	ann2
7.	Randi, Sweden	18.	Jennay @ A Day In the Life of Jennay	29.	Carole M.	40.	Boriana Boeva
8.	Maboe	19.	Jama-Singapore	30.	Mary, MI	41.	Native Plants in Bulgaria
9.	Shirley	20.	Simone, Germany	31.	Mama Zen	42.	Senna
10.	anki-itte	21.	Xavi, Barcelona	32.	Streets of SF Photos
11.	Native Plants in Bulgaria	22.	Moni	33.	Poetic Shutterbug

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FFF90 - JAPANESE STAR ANISE

Illicium anisatum, commonly known as the Japanese star anise, is a tree similar to Chinese star anise. It is highly toxic, therefore it is not edible; instead, it has been burned as incense in Japan, where it is known as shikimi. Cases of illness, including serious neurological effects such as seizures, reported after using star anise tea may be a result of using this species.

I. anisatum is native to Japan. It is similar to I. verum, but its fruit is smaller and with weaker odour, which is said to be more similar to cardamom than to anise. While it is poisonous and therefore unsuitable for using internally, it is used for treatment of some skin problems in traditional Chinese medicine.

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FFF90

1.	NixPixMix	14.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	27.	Moni	40.	Gorgeous orchids from Hawaii
2.	My Desktop Daily	15.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 2nd entry	28.	Dawn	41.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 3rd entry
3.	Minoru,Tokyo	16.	Jennay @ A Day In the Life of Jennay	29.	Marit`s	42.	Bernie in Australia
4.	Randi, Sweden	17.	Pink water lilies	30.	A Student Gardener - back from vacation	43.	Mascha
5.	Fitness Buff	18.	Simone, Germany	31.	Susan	44.	Regina, PH
6.	Gunilla	19.	Poetic Shutterbug	32.	Hazel	45.	Lori @ LorikArt
7.	Matkatar, Finland	20.	Enerhagen, Norway	33.	Orchids from the Conservatory	46.	Mermaid at Frog Hollow
8.	Zauberpalme	21.	Aino	34.	HoodPhoto OR-USA	47.	Pixel Posts
9.	BirgittaB	22.	Doris - Masadiso79	35.	Senna	48.	bev Baird
10.	Mary,MI	23.	Tina, Germany	36.	Gladiola-li	49.	Jana's Photo Journal - USA
11.	Maboe	24.	Arija Australia	37.	wieczorama-fotografie	50.	Green, Here, There and Everywhere
12.	Nick, Melbourne	25.	WoollyMuses	38.	LindyLouMac	51.	Xavi, Barcelona
13.	Jama-Singapore	26.	Debbie at Travel with Intent	39.	Eva

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FFF89 - CYMBIDIUM ORCHID

Cymbidium, or boat orchids, is a genus of 52 evergreen species in the orchid family Orchidaceae. It was first described by Olof Swartz in 1799. The name is derived from the Greek word kumbos, meaning 'hole, cavity'. It refers to the form of the base of the lip. The genus is abbreviated Cym in horticultural trade.

This genus is distributed in tropical and subtropical Asia (such as northern India, China, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Borneo) and northern Australia. The larger flowered species from which the large flowered hybrids are derived grow at high altitudes. Cymbidium plants are sympodial and grow to a height of 60 cm and the racemes as high as 90 cm. The raceme grows from the base of the most recent pseudobulb. Each flower can have a diameter of 5 to 10 cm, according to the species. They bloom during the winter, and each plant can have up to fifteen or more flowers.

The fantastic range of colours for this genus include white, green, yellowish-green, cream, yellow, brown, pink, and red [and orange] and black (and there may be markings of other colour shades at the same time), but not blue. The flowers last about ten weeks. They have a waxy texture. The rounded sepals and petals have about the same dimensions. They show very diverse colour patterns, different for every species.

It is one of the most popular and desirable orchids in the world because of the beautiful flowers. These plants make great houseplants, and are also popular in floral arrangements and corsages. They have been cultivated for thousands of years, especially in China. Cymbidiums became popular in Europe during the Victorian era. One feature that makes the plant so popular is the fact that it can survive during cold temperatures (as low as 7˚ C or 45˚ F).

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1.	NixPixMix	14.	Hazel	27.	Moni	40.	Perfection...More or Less
2.	Nick, Melbourne	15.	Jama-Singapore	28.	Julianne Victoria	41.	Fitness Buff
3.	guild-rez Canada	16.	Simone, Germany	29.	Lavender Fields of Provence	42.	Valerie, Australia
4.	Xavi, Barcelona	17.	Bernie in Australia	30.	HoodPhoto OR-USA	43.	ann nz
5.	Zauberpalme	18.	Luna Miranda	31.	Eva	44.	Lori@LorikArt
6.	Andrea	19.	Enerhagen, Norway	32.	Bev, Canada	45.	Ranu
7.	Mary,MI	20.	ann nz	33.	Andrew	46.	Self Sagacity FOLLOWS BACK
8.	Maboe	21.	Herding Cats	34.	Jennay @ A Day In the Life of Jennay	47.	Senna
9.	Gunilla	22.	Doris - Masadiso79	35.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	48.	Native Plants in Bulgaria
10.	Mascha	23.	Tina	36.	thetravelgal	49.	Jana's Photo Journal - USA
11.	Emille (Jesh StG)	24.	Photo By Manka	37.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 2nd entry	50.	Debbie at Travel with Intent
12.	NatureFootstep Photo	25.	Dawn	38.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 3rd entry
13.	Loredana Donovan	26.	Susan	39.	Rajesh, India

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FFF88 - FIREWOOD BANKSIA

Banksia menziesii, commonly known as firewood banksia, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Banksia. It is a gnarled tree up to 10 m tall, or a lower spreading 1–3 m shrub in the more northern parts of its range. The serrated leaves are dull green with new growth a paler grey green. The prominent autumn and winter inflorescences are often two-coloured red or pink and yellow, and their colour has given rise to more unusual common names such as port wine banksia and strawberry banksia. Yellow blooms are rarely seen.

First described by the botanist Robert Brown in the early 19th century, no separate varieties of Banksia menziesii are recognised. It is found in Western Australia, from the Perth (32° S) region north to the Murchison River (27° S), and generally grows on sandy soils, in scrubland or low woodland. Banksia menziesii provides food for a wide array of invertebrate and vertebrate animals; birds and in particular honeyeaters are prominent visitors. A relatively hardy plant, Banksia menziesii is commonly seen in gardens, nature strips and parks in Australian urban areas with Mediterranean climates, but its sensitivity to dieback from the soil-borne water mould Phytophthora cinnamomi makes it short-lived in places with humid summers, such as Sydney. Banksia menziesii is widely used in the cut flower industry both in Australia and overseas.

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FFF88

1.	wieczorama - fotografie	14.	BirgittaB	27.	Nick, Melbourne	40.	Kaya
2.	Khabbab pakistan	15.	Anneli	28.	Herding Cats	41.	Sandalwood blooms inside bud vases
3.	Meghana, India	16.	Daniela Augustka	29.	Ranu	42.	Debbie at Travel with Intent
4.	Xavi, Barcelona	17.	Maboe	30.	Tina, Germany	43.	Kramer
5.	NixPixMix	18.	Jama-Singapore	31.	Moni	44.	Rain on a Pane
6.	Minoru, Tokyo	19.	Luna Miranda	32.	Dawn	45.	Doris - Masadiso79
7.	NatureFootstep Photo	20.	Hazel	33.	Matkatar, Finland	46.	Senna
8.	Zauberpalme	21.	Poetic Shutterbug	34.	BeautifulGreenMoth	47.	Bev, Canada
9.	Mascha	22.	Bernie in Australia	35.	BonMInou	48.	ann nz
10.	Gunilla	23.	Simone, Germany	36.	Jim, Sydney, Australia	49.	Senna
11.	Starry Universe	24.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	37.	Enerhagen, Norway	50.	Jana's Photo Journal - USA
12.	verna trehus	25.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 2nd entry	38.	Streets of SF Photos
13.	Emille (Jesh StG)	26.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	39.	HoodPhoto OR-USA

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FFF87 - GEUM

Geum, commonly called avens, is a genus of about 50 species of rhizomatous perennial herbaceous plants in the rose family Rosaceae, native to Europe, Asia, North and South America, Africa, and New Zealand. They are closely related to Potentilla and Fragaria.
From a basal rosette of leaves they produce flowers on wiry stalks, in shades of red, yellow and orange, in midsummer. Geum species are evergreen except where winter temperatures drop below −18 °C. The cultivars "Lady Stratheden" and "Mrs J. Bradshaw" have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

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FFF87

1.	Milka Pejovic Photography	11.	Fitness Buff	21.	Perfection...More or Less	31.	Two Easy Frugal Garden Tips
2.	NixPixMix	12.	BirgittaB	22.	Tina, Germany	32.	Street Orchids
3.	Nick, Melbourne	13.	Poetic Shutterbug	23.	Senna	33.	Marit , Norway
4.	Xavi, Barcelona	14.	Emille (Jesh StG)	24.	Herding Cats	34.	Daniela Augustka
5.	Jorunn Norge	15.	Pure Joy Tree Flower	25.	Enerhagen, Norway	35.	Bernie in Australia
6.	Randi, Sweden	16.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	26.	Doris Dragonea-Skliri	36.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 4th entry
7.	Maboe	17.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 2nd entry	27.	Dawn	37.	Jim, Sydney, Australia
8.	Black-EyedSusan&CaterpillarGuest	18.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 3rd entry	28.	Moni	38.	Trini Garden
9.	Mary,MI	19.	Jama-Singapore	29.	wieczorama - fotografie	39.	Senna
10.	Zauberpalme	20.	Simone, Germany	30.	HoodPhoto OR-USA	40.	Jana's Photo Journal - USA

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FFF86 - VIOLET

Viola is a genus of flowering plants in the violet family Violaceae. It is the largest genus in the family, containing between 525 and 600 species. Most species are found in the temperate Northern Hemisphere, however some are also found in widely divergent areas such as Hawaii, Australasia, and the Andes.

Some Viola species are perennial plants, some are annual plants, and a few are small shrubs. A large number of species, varieties and cultivars are grown in gardens for their ornamental flowers. In horticulture the term "pansy" is normally used for those multi-coloured, large-flowered cultivars which are raised annually or biennially from seed and used extensively in bedding. The terms "viola" and "violet" are normally reserved for small-flowered annuals or perennials, including the species.

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1.	NixPixMix	13.	Luna Miranda	25.	Masadiso79	37.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA
2.	Xavi	14.	Bernie in Australia	26.	Macro of the day	38.	Sallie (FullTime-Life)
3.	Meghana, India	15.	Poetic Shutterbug	27.	Tina, Germany	39.	A Matter of Perspective
4.	Maboe	16.	Jama-Singapore	28.	Aktuella bilder	40.	Shiju Sugunan
5.	Mascha	17.	Zauberpalme	29.	Susan	41.	beagleAnnie
6.	Dawn	18.	Simone, Germany	30.	Summer Garden Sizzle In Red	42.	ann nz
7.	NatureFootstep Photo	19.	Milka Pejovic Photography	31.	Rake and Spade	43.	Cynthia Schelzig
8.	Enerhagen, Norway	20.	Hazel	32.	Streets of SF Photos	44.	Senna
9.	Gunilla	21.	Moni	33.	HoodPhoto OR-USA	45.	Jana's Photo Journal
10.	Mary, MI	22.	Herding Cats	34.	wieczorama - fotografie
11.	BirgittaB	23.	Synnöve	35.	Poppy field of Provence
12.	Emille (Jesh StG)	24.	Daniela	36.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA

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FFF85 - SUTERA CORDATA

Sutera cordata also known by the name Bacopa or Ornamental Bacopa (not to be confused with the genus of that name) is a species in the genus Sutera (Scrophulariaceae) and is now more properly called Chaenostoma cordata, and best known in its cultivated forms. Another synonym is Sutera diffusus. It originated in southern Africa, and is a tender perennial forming a ground cover, but often used in hanging baskets. Small dark green heart shaped leaves and small round five-petaled white flowers at the branch tips can be found year round, but at its prime in spring.

It is notable as the source of a breed marketed as "The Pikmin Flower", after the GameCube game "Pikmin". The plant was bred to have a similar appearance to most flower images found in the game. Other cultivars include 'Bridal Showers', 'Snowflake', 'Giant Snowflake' and 'Pink Domino'. The illustrated cultivar is Sutera cordata 'Snowstorm Pink' ("Pink Bacopa"). It has a profusion of small pink flowers, which look quite striking en masse.

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1.	HoodPhoto OR-USA	13.	Fitness Buff	25.	Rake and Spade	37.	Daniela
2.	beagleAnnie	14.	Zauberpalme	26.	Doris Dragonea-Skliri	38.	A Matter of Perspective
3.	NixPixMix	15.	Enerhagen	27.	Senna	39.	Country Wildwood
4.	Xavi	16.	Emille (Jesh StG)	28.	Streets of SF Photos	40.	Rajesh, India
5.	Maboe	17.	Gemma Wiseman	29.	Minou	41.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 4th entry
6.	Luna Miranda	18.	Jama-Singapore	30.	What made our ♥♥ dance	42.	ann nz
7.	Ingmarie We/Refugium	19.	Jeannette St G	31.	Eva	43.	A Student Gardener
8.	Gunilla	20.	Hazel	32.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	44.	veredit
9.	BirgittaB	21.	Simone, Germany	33.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 2nd entry	45.	Senna
10.	Anneli	22.	Moni	34.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 3rd entry	46.	Jana's Photo Journal
11.	Mascha	23.	Synnöve	35.	wieczorama - fotografie
12.	NatureFootstep Photo	24.	Dawn	36.	anki-itte

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FFF84 - WINTERSWEET

Chimonanthus praecox (wintersweet) has been cultivated in China for more than 1,000 years and has been introduced to Japan, Korea, Europe, Australia and the United States. It is a familiar plant in British gardens, where it is grown mainly for its gorgeous scent. The rather insignificant, creamy-yellow, waxy flowers are borne on bare stems from about December to March, with the leaves appearing later.

Long esteemed in China and Japan for its fragrance, many parts of the plant are rich in essential oils and are also used for culinary and medicinal purposes.Wintersweet was introduced to Japan from China during the 17th century, and to Britain, under the name of Calycanthus praecox, a century later. The generic name means "winter-flower', while the specific name means "precocious' as it flowers so early.

It is a deciduous shrub (or sometimes with persistent leaves), up to 3 m high and wide (up to 13 m tall in the wild), with rough, opposite, dark green leaves and small, solitary, highly scented, yellowish flowers borne on short stalks in winter and spring before the leaves appear. The outer petals (tepals) are waxy, almost transparent, in appearance, while the inner tepals are smaller and usually purplish. The flowers are beetle-pollinated.Named cultivars include Chimonanthus praecox ‘Luteus’, which has slightly larger flowers and yellow inner tepals, and C. praecox ‘Grandiflorus’, a larger shrub, with bigger leaves and larger, but less strongly scented, pure yellow flowers, with red-stained inner tepals.

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1.	Lotta, Sweden	12.	Mona's Picturesque	23.	Doris Dragonea-Skliri	34.	wieczorama - fotografie
2.	NixPixMix	13.	Enerhagen, Norway	24.	Synnöve	35.	Kramer
3.	Meghana, India	14.	Emille (Jesh StG)	25.	veredit	36.	Lillianna in Sweden
4.	Maboe	15.	Gemma Wiseman	26.	Hazel	37.	PhotoLeoGrapher
5.	Rajesh, India	16.	BirgittaB	27.	Dawn	38.	Shiju Sugunan
6.	NatureFootstep Photo	17.	Jama-Singapore	28.	jody (humanTriumphant)	39.	Minou
7.	Xavi	18.	Milka Pejovic Photography	29.	Moni	40.	ann nz
8.	Zauberpalme	19.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	30.	Rake and Spade	41.	ann nz
9.	Luna Miranda	20.	Simone, Germany	31.	HoodPhoto OR-USA	42.	PhenoMenon
10.	Gunilla	21.	Fitness Buff	32.	Jorunn Norge	43.	A Student Gardener
11.	Marit`s	22.	Herding Cats	33.	The broom fields of Provence	44.	Senna

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FFF83 - PANSY

The pansies are a group of large-flowered hybrid plants cultivated as garden flowers. Pansies are derived from the viola species Viola tricolor hybridised with other viola species, these hybrids are referred to as Viola × wittrockiana. Some unrelated species, such as the Pansy Monkeyflower, also have "pansy" in their name.

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1.	NixPixMix	11.	Enerhagen	21.	Rajesh, India	31.	HoodPhoto OR-USA
2.	Maboe	12.	Liz (mlc)	22.	Synnöve	32.	wieczorama - fotografie
3.	Xavi	13.	Shiju Sugunan	23.	Rake and Spade (Asha Ram)	33.	Poppies
4.	Jorunn Norge	14.	Blue Hydrangea in a cream dispenser	24.	Tina, Germany	34.	ann nz
5.	Gunilla	15.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	25.	Herding Cats	35.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 2nd entry
6.	Mary, MI	16.	Hazel	26.	Moni	36.	beagleAnnie
7.	Mascha	17.	BirgittaB	27.	Gemma Wiseman	37.	Loredana, Peonies, Zinnias
8.	Magic Palm	18.	Jama-Singapore	28.	Et nytt landsbyliv	38.	Senna
9.	NatureFootstep Photo	19.	Simone, Germany	29.	Dawn	39.	Cynthia Schelzig
10.	Marit`s	20.	Daniela	30.	maryaustria

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FFF82 - ASIATIC LILY

Lilium (members of which are true lilies) is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs, all with large prominent flowers. Lilies are a group of flowering plants which are important in culture and literature in much of the world. Most species are native to the temperate northern hemisphere, though their range extends into the northern subtropics. Many other plants have "lily" in their common name but are not related to true lilies.

Asiatic Lilies are a very popular garden and florist flower and they offer a brilliantly colourful range of blooms to choose from. The bulbs of Asiatic lilies are tough and resilient, providing a bounty of colourful blooms for vases, very easily grown and wonderfully tolerant of searing Australia's hot Summers. Asiatic Lilies come in a wide range of brilliant colours from bright red to soft and pretty pink which means they can be used to create pockets of colour or gentle waves of soft and pretty cottage colours. Asiatic Lilies have more advantages in that they are great in pots and the bulbs can be planted anytime between May and October (in the Southern Hemisphere).

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1.	Synnöve	13.	Magic Palm	25.	Dawn	37.	maryaustria
2.	NixPixMix	14.	Fitness Buff	26.	The Flower Shop	38.	Sunny Flowers On A Rainy Day
3.	Nick, Melbourne	15.	Mary,MI	27.	wieczorama - fotografie	39.	ann nz
4.	NatureFootstep Photo	16.	beagleAnnie	28.	twiggy	40.	Shiju Sugunan
5.	Minoru, Tokyo	17.	Xavi	29.	Rake and Spade	41.	Emille (Jesh StG)
6.	Andrea, Philippines	18.	Jama-Singapore	30.	HoodPhoto OR-USA	42.	ann nz
7.	Maboe	19.	Simone, Germany	31.	Donna's Designs	43.	Hibiscus Fantasia
8.	Gunilla	20.	Tina, Germany	32.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	44.	PhotoLeoGrapher
9.	Luna Miranda	21.	Herding Ca	33.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 2nd entry	45.	Lillianna in Sweden
10.	Liz (mlc)	22.	Gemma Wiseman	34.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 3rd entry	46.	Billde @ Flora Friday in Oz
11.	Grow peonies from dry roots	23.	veredit	35.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 4th entry	47.	A Student Gardener
12.	Hazel	24.	Moni	36.	NatureFootstep Photo

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FFF81 - CELOSIA

Celosia is a small genus of edible and ornamental plants in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. The generic name is derived from the Greek word κηλος (kelos), meaning "burned," and refers to the flame-like flower heads. Species are commonly known as woolflowers, or, if the flower heads are crested by fasciation, cockscombs. The plants are well known in East Africa’s highlands and are used under their Swahili name, mfungu.

Celosia 'Intenz' (Celosia caracus) seen here, has a vibrant magenta colour on spiky blooms and sought-after texture to add to mixed containers. Intenz is also versatile, able to be planted in patio pots, landscapes or used as a pot plant indoors. It performs well in full-sun with a long flowering time for home gardeners. It is a low-maintenance plant with high appeal.

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1.	NixPixMix	12.	Zauberpalme	23.	Sunny	34.	Shelly Bean
2.	Nick, Melbourne	13.	Luna Miranda	24.	Kerri	35.	June @ Inspired by
3.	Kalantikan	14.	Mary,MI	25.	beagleAnnie	36.	A Matter of Perspective
4.	Sophie A.	15.	Ingmarie We/Refugium	26.	Moni	37.	ann nz
5.	Xavi	16.	Gemma Wiseman	27.	Wieczora (◔‿◔)	38.	Copper Diem
6.	NatureFootstep Photo	17.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	28.	HoodPhoto OR-USA	39.	Agni
7.	Enerhagen, Norway	18.	Simone, Germany	29.	A Student Gardener - Iris	40.	maryaustria
8.	Maboe	19.	Jama-Singapore	30.	Streets of SF Photos	41.	A Student Gardener
9.	Gunilla	20.	Tina, Germany	31.	La Vie en Rose	42.	Dawn
10.	Anneli	21.	Herding Cats	32.	Liz (mlc)	43.	Bill de
11.	BirgittaB	22.	Synnöve	33.	Chris

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FFF80 - MOTH ORCHID

Phalaenopsis (Blume,1825), known as the Moth Orchid, is an orchid genus of approximately 60 species. Phalaenopsis is one of the most popular orchids in the trade, through the development of many artificial hybrids. The generic name means "moth-like" as the flowers of some species supposedly resemble moths in flight. For this reason, the species are sometimes called Moth orchids. They are native throughout southeast Asia from the Himalayan mountains to the islands of Polillo, Palawan and Zamboanga del Norte in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines and northern Australia.

Most are epiphytic shade plants; a few are lithophytes. In the wild, some species grow below the canopies of moist and humid lowland forests, protected against direct sunlight; others grow in seasonally dry or cool environments. The species have adapted individually to these three habitats. If very healthy, a Phalaenopsis plant can have up to ten or more leaves. The inflorescence, either a raceme or panicle, appears from the stem between the leaves. They bloom in their full glory for several weeks. If kept in the home, the flowers may last two to three months.

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1.	Synnöve	10.	Simone, Germany	19.	jody	28.	ann nz
2.	NixPixMix	11.	BirgittaB	20.	Enerhagen	29.	Synke
3.	NatureFootstep Photo	12.	Anneli Finland	21.	Milka Pejovic Photography	30.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA
4.	Bernie in Australia	13.	Maboe	22.	Copper Diem	31.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA
5.	Xavi	14.	Minoru, Tokyo	23.	Cynthia, Germany	32.	Daniela
6.	Tina, Germany	15.	Kramer	24.	Magic Palm	33.	Valerie, Australia
7.	Gemma Wiseman	16.	Sunshineforpangaea	25.	wieczorama - fotografie	34.	Treasure everywhere!
8.	Gunilla	17.	HoodPhoto OR-USA	26.	Queen of the Night	35.	joy: Norway
9.	Marit , Norway	18.	Julianne Victoria	27.	Chris	36.	A Student Gardener

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FFF79 - DANDELION

Taraxacum officinale, the common dandelion (often simply called "dandelion"), is a flowering herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae. It can be found growing in temperate regions of the world, in lawns, on roadsides, on disturbed banks and shores of water ways, and other areas with moist soils. T. officinale is considered a weed, especially in lawns and along roadsides, but it is sometimes used as a medicinal herb and in food preparation. Common dandelion is well known for its yellow flower heads that turn into round balls of silver tufted fruits that disperse in the wind called "blowballs" or "clocks" (in both British and American English).

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1.	Dawn	14.	Magic Palm	27.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	40.	Arrangement in a dim sum bamboo steamer
2.	A Student Gardener - moon garden	15.	BirgittaB	28.	Hazel	41.	Julianne Victoria
3.	Beverly @ Eclectic Red Barn	16.	Liz (mlc)	29.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 2nd entry	42.	Rajesh, India
4.	NixPixMix	17.	Gunilla	30.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 3rd entry	43.	Valerie, Australia
5.	Nick, Melbourne	18.	Luna Miranda	31.	Jama-Singapore	44.	ann nz
6.	Xavi	19.	anki-itte	32.	Enerhagen	45.	Moni
7.	NatureFootstep Photo	20.	Rain or shine ( Joy)	33.	Herding Cats	46.	Tina´s PicStory wef # 100
8.	Andrea, Gingerly yours	21.	Mary, MI	34.	Tina, Germany	47.	Sophie A.
9.	Maboe	22.	Bernie in Australia	35.	Sue B	48.	Imelda
10.	Sallie (FullTime-Life)	23.	ann nz	36.	wieczorama-fotografie	49.	Evia Koos, Duluth MN, USA
11.	Synnöve	24.	June @ Inspired by	37.	beagleAnnie
12.	Marit , Norway	25.	Washington, US	38.	HoodPhoto OR-USA
13.	Fitness Buff	26.	Simone, Germany	39.	Sonel

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FFF78 - IPOMOEA

Ipomoea is the largest genus in the flowering plant family Convolvulaceae, with over 500 species. Most of these are called morning glories, but this can also refer to related genera. Those formerly separated in Calonyction (Greek καλός, kalos, good and νύκτα, nycta, night) are called moonflowers. The generic name is derived from the Greek words ιπς (ips) or ιπος (ipos), meaning "worm" or "bindweed," and όμοιος (homoios), meaning "resembling". It refers to their twining habit. The genus occurs throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and comprises annual and perennial herbaceous plants, lianas, shrubs and small trees; most of the species are twining climbing plants.

Ipomoea nil is a species of Ipomoea morning glory known by several common names, including picotee morning glory, ivy morning glory, and Japanese morning glory. It is native to most of the tropical world, and has been introduced widely. It is cultivated as an attractive ornamental plant in many places, and the descendants of garden escapees now grow wild. This is a climbing annual herb with three-pointed leaves 3 to 8 centimeters long. The flowers are several centimeters wide and appear in various shades of blue, pink or rose, often with white stripes or edges or blends of colors. Common cultivars include 'Scarlet O'Hara', 'Early Call', and 'Rose Silk'.

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1.	Karen	13.	Liz (mlc)	25.	Synnöve	37.	Edge of the Forest
2.	NixPixMix	14.	Luna Miranda	26.	Tina, Germany	38.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA
3.	Xavi	15.	Ingmarie We/Refugium	27.	Daniela	39.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 2nd entry
4.	Andrea, Survivors	16.	Gemma Wiseman	28.	Tina´s PicStory	40.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 3rd entry
5.	Maboe, Norway	17.	Valerie, Australia	29.	Moni	41.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 4th entry
6.	NatureFootstep Photo	18.	Andrea, Reds	30.	beagleAnnie	42.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 5th entry
7.	Sherry at Still and All	19.	Hazel	31.	Donna's Designs	43.	Emille (Jesh StG)
8.	Zauberpalme	20.	Jama-Singapore	32.	wieczora (◔‿◔)	44.	Norbert
9.	BirgittaB	21.	Mascha	33.	HoodPhoto OR-USA	45.	A Wondering Star
10.	Monet's Garden - Giverny	22.	Simone, Germany	34.	Tamara Eckstadt	46.	Copper Diem
11.	Mina fotostunder	23.	Bernie in Australia	35.	Susan	47.	A Student Gardener
12.	Gunilla / Finland	24.	Herding Cats	36.	Dawn	48.	Julianne Victoria

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FFF77 - CHRYSANTHEMUM

Although once referred to as Dendranthema, the florists chrysanthemum is now correctly known under its old name. There are about 40 species int he genus Chrysanthemum, mainly from East Asia. In China, where they have been cultivated for over 2,500 years, the chrysanthemum was used medicinally and for flavouring, as well as for ornament. The flower is also significant in Japan where it is a symbol of happiness and longevity, and the royal family has ruled for 2,600 years from the Chrysanthemum Throne. The annual species are referred to Xanthophthalmum and are mainly used for summer bedding or as fillers in borders of perennial flowers.

Most chrysanthemums are upright plants with lobed leaves that can be aromatic. The many showy flowerheads, carried at the tips of strong stems, begin to bloom as the days shorten. Florists chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum grandiflorum) are grouped according to form: Irregular incurved, reflexed, regular incurved, intermediate incurved, pompon, single and semi-double, anemone, spoon, quill, spider, brush or thistle, and unclassified, which is a catch-all group for blooms not yet classified or not falling into one of the existing groups.

Florists chrysanthemums prefer a heavier richer soil in a sunny position, though they like a spot that offers some afternoon shade. The plants require training and trimming to produce their best flowers. Pinch back when young and disbud to ensure the best flower show. Propagate by division when dormant or from half-hardened summer cuttings.

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1.	NixPixMix	12.	BirgittaB	23.	Tina, Germany	34.	Daniela
2.	Maboe	13.	NatureFootstep Photo	24.	Mascha	35.	Tulips and sunshine
3.	Aud - Norway	14.	Gemma Wiseman	25.	doris	36.	PhotoLeoGrapher
4.	Gunilla	15.	Enerhagen	26.	Jeannette St G	37.	A Matter of Perspective
5.	Zauberpalme	16.	Valerie, Australia	27.	Simone, Germany	38.	Pat Bailey
6.	Xavi	17.	Jama-Singapore	28.	Herding Cats	39.	Randi, Sweden
7.	Anneli	18.	Bernie in Australia	29.	Hazel	40.	Jim, Sydney, Australia
8.	anki-itte	19.	Mary, MI	30.	Pacific Northwest	41.	Lillianna in Sweden
9.	Liz (mlc)	20.	wieczorama-fotografie	31.	HoodPhoto OR-USA	42.	Chris
10.	Ingmarie We/Refugium	21.	Freesia & Snaps	32.	What made our ♥♥ dance	43.	ann 1
11.	Luna Miranda	22.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	33.	Cee Neuner	44.	ann 2

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FFF76 - EPIPHYLLUM

Epiphyllum crenatum is a species of cactus and one of the most important parents in creating the Epiphyllum-hybrids commonly cultivated throughout the world. It is cultivated for its beautiful diurnal flowers. It is found naturally from Mexico (Oaxaca & Chiapas) to Honduras. It is epiphytic (grows upon another plant) or lithophytic (grows on rocks) in moist or wet forests, sometimes in oak forests (1.750 m alt. or less).

It is an easily cultivated, fast growing epiphyte. Needs compost containing plenty of humus and sufficient moisture in summer. Should not be kept under 12°C in winter. Can be grown in semi-shade or full sun. Extra light in the early spring will stimulate budding. Flowers in late spring or early summer.

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1.	NixPixMix	10.	Synnöve	19.	HoodPhoto OR-USA	28.	Ingmarie We/Refugium
2.	Hyacinths, Daffodils and Muscari	11.	Maboe	20.	Cee Neuner	29.	Gemma Wiseman
3.	Luna Miranda	12.	Simone, Germany	21.	Xavi	30.	Gina, Art and Alfalfa
4.	Jama-Singapore	13.	Tina, Germany	22.	Herding Cats	31.	Sophie
5.	Nick, Melbourne	14.	NatureFootstep Photo	23.	Moni	32.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA
6.	Zauberpalme	15.	Aud - Norway	24.	Marit`s	33.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 2nd entry
7.	Bernie in Australia	16.	Donna's Designs	25.	Pat Bailey	34.	Perfection...More or Less
8.	Gunilla	17.	wieczorama - fotografie	26.	Emille(Jesh StG)	35.	TINS ROSE
9.	doris	18.	Shannon, USA, WA	27.	Enerhagen	36.	The phenomenal tulips of Keukenhof

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FFF75 - ANTHURIUM

Anthurium (Schott, 1829), is a large genus of about 600–800 (possibly 1,000) species of flowering plants, belonging to the arum family (Araceae). Anthurium can also be called "flamingo flower" or "boy flower", both referring to the structure of the spathe and spadix.

The Anthurium was discovered in 1876 in Colombia. TROPICOS lists 1901 types, although some of these are duplicates. It is one of the largest and probably the most complex genera of this family; certainly it is one of the most variable. Many species are undoubtedly not yet described and new ones are being found every year.

The genus has neotropical distribution; mostly in wet tropical mountain forest of Central and South America, but some in semi-arid environments. Most species occur in Panama, Colombia, Brazil, the Guiana Shield and Ecuador. According to the work of noted aroid botanist Dr. Tom Croat of the Missouri Botanical Garden, no members of this genus are indigenous to Asia. Deliberately or accidentally, however, some species have been introduced into Asian rain forests, and have become established there as aliens.

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FFF75

1.	NixPixMix	13.	Gemma Wiseman	25.	Antara India	37.	Susan
2.	Nick, Melbourne	14.	Ingmarie We/Refugium	26.	doris	38.	Indian Blanket
3.	Xavi	15.	Enerhagen	27.	bettyl - New Zealand	39.	Dogwood
4.	Sleepshort Thailand	16.	Daniela	28.	Synnöve	40.	Donna's Designs
5.	Gunilla	17.	beagleAnnie	29.	Bernie in Australia	41.	My Garden - Canada
6.	Luna Miranda	18.	Valerie, Australia	30.	Moni	42.	Emille (Jesh StG)
7.	Minoru,Tokyo	19.	June @ Inspired by	31.	wieczorama - fotografie	43.	Perfection...More or Less
8.	Maboe	20.	PhenoMenon	32.	~~Bodenseewellen~~	44.	Rajesh, India
9.	Magic Palm	21.	Jama-Singapore	33.	HoodPhoto OR-USA	45.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA
10.	Liz (mlc)	22.	Herding Cats	34.	Sunny Southern California	46.	Tina´s PicStory
11.	BirgittaB	23.	Chris	35.	Washington state	47.	A Student Gardener - viper's bugloss
12.	NatureFootstep Photo	24.	Tina, Germany	36.	beagleAnnie

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FFF74 - YELLOW DAISIES

The daisy is a cheerful-looking flower that's been a mainstay in gardens and fields for hundreds of years. The origin of the word "daisy" lies in the Anglo-Saxon "daes eage," meaning "day's eye," because the daisy blossom opens to greet each new day at the rising of the sun. The daisy petals are arranged with central disk florets surrounded by ray florets in an inflorescence known as a capitulum. Ten percent of all flowering plants on earth are types of daisy. All daisies belong to the Asteraceae family of flowering plants

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1.	genie ~ va	10.	Ingmarie We/Refugium	19.	Jama-Singapore	28.	Susan
2.	NixPixMix	11.	Magic Palm	20.	Sleepshort Thailand	29.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA
3.	Nick, Melbourne	12.	NatureFootstep Photo	21.	Perfection...More or Less	30.	A Wondering Star
4.	Gunilla	13.	BirgittaB	22.	Daniela	31.	Kramer
5.	Oxygen Generators	14.	Matkatar	23.	Synnöve	32.	ann nz
6.	Xavi	15.	Gemma Wiseman	24.	Moni	33.	All the flowers in our garden
7.	Liz (mlc)	16.	Maboe	25.	beagleAnnie	34.	Antara India
8.	Luna Miranda	17.	robert geiss	26.	Anneli Finland
9.	Aud - Norway	18.	Valerie, Australia	27.	HoodPhoto OR-USA

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FFF73 - ROSE: STRAWBERRY ICE

The Floribunda rose "Strawberry Ice" was bred by G. Delbard (France, before 1971). It was introduced in France by Delbard/Georges Delbard SA in 1973 as "Bordure Rose". It was subsequently introduced in the United Kingdom by Bees, Ltd. in 1975 as "Bordure Rose". It is white and pink, pink edges, no fragrance.

A double rose with 17-25 petals, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.   Short, dense.  Glossy foliage.   Height of 90 cm.  Width of 60 cm. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  Can be used for beds and borders, container rose or ground cover.

It is very hardy and very disease resistant.  Spring pruning should remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and canes that cross should be cut back. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that.

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1.	genie~va	12.	Emille, Ca	23.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	34.	HoodPhoto OR-USA
2.	NixPixMix	13.	Ingmarie We/Refugium	24.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 2nd entry	35.	Moni
3.	Nick, Melbourne	14.	Bjarnes hageblogg	25.	Perfection...More or Less	36.	Sakura Cherry Blossom Time
4.	Gunilla	15.	NatureFootstep Photo	26.	Synnöve	37.	Jane
5.	Xavi	16.	BirgittaB	27.	Tina, Germany	38.	Anneli Finland
6.	Andrea, pink blossoms	17.	Gemma Wiseman	28.	Antara India	39.	Marit , Norway
7.	Magic palm	18.	robert geiss	29.	Simone, Germany	40.	A Student Gardener - camouflage?
8.	Tina´s PicStory	19.	Enerhagen	30.	doris	41.	Chris
9.	Fitness Buff	20.	Bernie in Australia	31.	Mona's Picturesque	42.	Update! Fountain Planter
10.	Liz (mlc)	21.	Jama-Singapore	32.	Shirley USA	43.	ann nz
11.	Maboe	22.	Sleepshort Thailand	33.	Kramer	44.	ann nz

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FFF72 - AECHMEA FASCIATA

Aechmea fasciata (silver vase, urn plant) is a bromeliad native to Brazil. This plant is probably the best known species in this genus, and it is often grown as a houseplant in temperate areas. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

The plant grows slowly, reaching to between 1 and 3 feet in height, and spreading up to 2 feet. It has elliptic–oval-shaped leaves that are between 18 and 36 inches long and arranged in a basal rosette pattern.

A. fasciata requires partial shade and a well-drained, but moisture-retentive soil. It can also be grown epiphytically, as, for example, with moss around its roots and wired to rough bark. Root rot can be a problem if the soil is too moist. Scale insects and mosquitos will sometimes breed in the pools of water that are trapped between the leaves.

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1.	NixPixMix	10.	BirgittaB	19.	Enerhagen	28.	June @ Inspired by
2.	Nick, Melbourne	11.	Maboe	20.	Minoru, Tokyo	29.	Antara India
3.	Xavi	12.	Maipikucha	21.	beagleAnnie	30.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA
4.	Gunilla	13.	Valerie, Australia	22.	Kramer	31.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 2nd entry
5.	Magic Palm	14.	Simone, Germany	23.	HoodPhoto OR-USA	32.	Self Sagacity FOLLOWS BACK
6.	Aud - Norway	15.	Jama-Singapore	24.	Anneli	33.	ann nz
7.	Luna Miranda	16.	Emille, CA	25.	Lots to love in March
8.	Liz (mlc)	17.	Synnöve	26.	Shannon
9.	Sivinden	18.	Tina, Germany	27.	Katya, Finland

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FFF71 - PANDOREA JASMINOIDES

Pandorea jasminoides is a species of woody climbing vine in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to New South Wales and Queensland, Australia. It forms large pointed pods filled with papery seeds. It is easy to germinate, having two-lobed dicotyledons. It grows in USDA zones 9 and 10. Flowers range from magenta through to white, often with a darker trumpet, and produce a fragrant, jasmine-like scent. Their petals can grow up to 55mm long.  Pandorea is slow growing at first, but will cover a reasonable distance once established.

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1.	Jeannette St G	10.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 2nd entry	19.	Kristina Eriksson	28.	A Student Gardener - Mexico vacation
2.	Emille/Jesh	11.	BirgittaB	20.	doris	29.	Rajesh, India
3.	NixPixMix	12.	guild-rez Canada	21.	Ingmarie We/Refugium	30.	ann nz
4.	Gunilla	13.	Bernie in Australia	22.	beagleAnnie	31.	A Wondering Star
5.	Tina´s PicStory	14.	Jama-Singapore	23.	Wisteria in full bloom	32.	Moni
6.	Xavi	15.	Carole M.	24.	HoodPhoto OR-USA	33.	Regina
7.	Magic Palm	16.	Anneli	25.	Lotta
8.	Liz (mlc)	17.	Elin, Norway	26.	Antara India
9.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	18.	Simone, Germany	27.	Luna Miranda

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FFF70 - CYCLAMEN

Cyclamen persicum, the Persian cyclamen, is a species of flowering herbaceous perennial plant growing from a tuber, native to rocky hillsides, shrubland, and woodland up to 1,200 m above sea level, from south-central Turkey to Israel and Jordan. It also grows in Algeria and Tunisia and on the Greek islands of Rhodes, Karpathos, and Crete, where it may have been introduced by monks. Cultivars of this species are the commonly seen florist's cyclamen.

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1.	Karen, Pixel Posts	10.	robert geiss	19.	Luna Miranda	28.	Susan
2.	NixPixMix	11.	ann	20.	Bernie in Australia	29.	June @ Inspired by
3.	Magic Palm	12.	BirgittaB	21.	Tina, Germany	30.	Emille, Ca
4.	Gunilla	13.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	22.	Minoru, Tokyo	31.	Chris - Germany
5.	guild-rez Canada	14.	Jama-Singapore	23.	beagleAnnie	32.	ann 2
6.	Maboe	15.	Jidhu Jose	24.	HoodPhoto OR-USA	33.	ann nz 3
7.	Xavi	16.	Sleepshort, Thailand	25.	Enerhagen
8.	Liz (mlc)	17.	doris	26.	Moni
9.	bettyl - New Zealand	18.	NixPixMix2	27.	Simone, Germany

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FFF69 - ICEBERG ROSE

'Iceberg' is a floribunda rose cultivar that was bred in Germany in 1958. It is also known by the names 'Korbin' (the registered cultivar name), Fée des Neiges and Schneewittchen. It is among the world's best known roses. Iceberg is a modern cluster-flowered floribunda rose cultivar. The cultivar is commercially available in two main forms. These are as a tall bush and a standard rose produced by grafting. Weeping and climbing forms are also available. Shrub forms of the cultivar have an upright habit and are 75 to 150 cm wide high and 60 cm wide. Leaves are light green and glossy. Blooms are about 5 cm in diameter and have 25 to 35 petals. Buds are long and pointed. The fragrant flowers usually appear throughout the year.

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1.	Loredana, snapdragon	11.	Aud - Norway	21.	Firas, India	31.	Emille
2.	HoodPhoto OR-USA	12.	Fitness Buff	22.	Tina, Germany	32.	Kramer in SA
3.	Nick, Melbourne	13.	Liz (mlc)	23.	robert geiss	33.	bettyl - New Zealand
4.	NixPixMix	14.	Xavi	24.	Moni	34.	Rajesh, India
5.	Zauberpalme	15.	Maboe	25.	Shutter Happy Jenn	35.	Enerhagen, Norway
6.	Synnöve	16.	Bernie in Australia	26.	beagleAnnie	36.	June @ Inspired by
7.	Tina´s PicStory	17.	Jama-Singapore	27.	Chris - Germany	37.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 2nd entry
8.	Gunilla	18.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	28.	Susan	38.	Spring Bouquet for your fresh from California
9.	NatureFootstep Photo	19.	BirgittaB	29.	Bev, Florida
10.	Hazel	20.	Randi	30.	Anneli Finland

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