Z Is For Zaria

A-Z Latin and Common names of plants. A is for Acanthus Mollis the Latin name but this does teach us B is for the common name we know it as bears Breaches. C is for Campanula some are short and some of them tower D is for the common name the pretty blue Dalmatian Bellflower E is for Erigeron a daisy like flower not keen on the rain F is for its common name, a strange sounding Fleabane. G is for Galtonia its nodding head like a bowing nymph H is for the common name the snowdrop or summer Hyacinth. I is for Imperata Ruba not so hardy let me tell you alas J is for the common name It’s known as Japanese Blood Grass. K is for Kniphoria Triangularis a tall flower when unfurled L is for the common name the pretty Light of the World. M is for Morus nigia a stately tree with hearts shaped leaves N is not for the common name but NEEDS care when pruning as it bleeds Oenothera biennis is for an ephemeral beauty a perfume delicate on the nose P is for the common name, and we know it as the Evening Primrose. Q is for Quercus Ruba a fast growing plant that looks tremendous against a wall R is for the red leaves that this plant displays when in the fall S is for Salvia greggii you will of heard of this I’ll will wage T is for its common name we know it as a Texas Sage. U is for Ugni a fruiting tree with leathery leaves that is second to none V is for variety in fact in this tree there is only one. W is for Wisteria that loves to ramble up wires and twist X is for Xeranthemum the flowers are straw like and crisp Y is for the Yucca plant a flowering beauty that last for weeks Z is for Zantedeschia a lily, a variety of colours for you to seek. © 27/03/2013