Wildflowers
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Anemone Lyallii
Description Anemone Lyallii, commonly known as Mount Cook Lily or Mount Cook Buttercup, is a beautiful wildflower native to New Zealand. It grows in alpine and subalpine regions in the South Island, and is named after David Lyall, a Scottish botanist who discovered the plant in 1849. Anemone Lyallii has large, white, cup-shaped flowers that bloom from November to February,…
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Linanthus
Description Linanthus is a genus of wildflowers that are native to North America. These delicate plants belong to the Phlox family (Polemoniaceae) and are known for their beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in a variety of colors, including white, pink, purple, and blue. Linanthus is often found growing in dry, rocky areas and is a popular choice for rock gardens…
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Torilis Scabra
Description Torilis Scabra, commonly known as hedge parsley or rough chervil, is a wildflower that belongs to the Apiaceae family. This plant is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa but can now be found in various parts of the world. It is an annual, biennial, or perennial herb that can grow up to 60 cm in height. The plant…
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Phacelia Parishii
Description Phacelia Parishii, also known as Parish’s phacelia, is a stunning wildflower that is native to California. It is a member of the borage family, Boraginaceae, and is a popular choice for gardeners and landscapers due to its beautiful and unique appearance. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Boraginales Family Boraginaceae Genus Phacelia Appearance Phacelia…
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Chylismia Cardiophylla
Description Chylismia Cardiophylla, also known as Heart-leaved Evening Primrose, is a beautiful wildflower endemic to California. It belongs to the Onagraceae family and is a herbaceous annual that grows up to 1.5 feet tall. The plant produces bright yellow flowers that bloom from March to June and have a diameter of 1.5 inches. The flowers are pollinated by bees and…
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Bidens Connata
Description Bidens connata, commonly known as Swamp Beggar-ticks, is a native wildflower found in North America. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and can grow up to 6 feet tall. This plant is known for its vibrant yellow flowers and needle-like leaves. The Swamp Beggar-ticks is considered an annual or short-lived perennial plant that blooms from July to…
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