A strange chance seedling, by Seán A. O'Hara
Category: plant profile
That Mysterious Plant
How I finally determined its identity, by Seán A. O'Hara
What’s in a Name – Scilla peruviana
Researching the naming of this Mediterranean native bulb, by Seán A. O'Hara
Helleborus orientalis
Ancient Greek - ἑλεῖν (heleîn) = to injure; βορά (borá) = food + oriēns = east Ranunculaceae "The Lenten rose (Helleborus orientalis) arguably lays claim to the showiest flowers in the genus. They nod gracefully or are out-facing, held free of the leaves on branched stalks. Large, graceful flowers in a variety of colors give … Continue reading Helleborus orientalis
Cyclamen persicum
Cyclamen = 'circle' or 'round' (referring to the tuber's shape) ; persicum = 'of Persia' Primulaceae Exhibited by Sean O'Hara, Berkeley, February 2018 A large, old, potted specimen with numerous blooms was presented. https://www.flickr.com/photos/calhortsociety/40871537984/in/album-72157668008106848/ Exhibited by Richard Turner, San Francisco, March 2017 This easily grown flowering plant is an important parent of the common 'florist's … Continue reading Cyclamen persicum
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