admins99Introduction Daisy is a common name for the flowering plant Bellis perennis, also known as the lawn daisy or English daisy. The species are native to Europe, North Africa,, and Asia but has been widely introduced to other parts of the world. The flower heads contain many tiny individual flowers (called florets) grouped together. Daisy …
Introduction Daphne (also known as Spurge Laurel) is a genus of woody shrubs and small trees in the Thymelaeaceae family. They are native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, but some species have been introduced to other parts of the world. Daphne has evergreen foliage that is usually leathery and glossy. The flowers are small, …
Introduction Daylily (Hemerocallis) is a perennial flower that belongs to the family Asphodelaceae. It is native to Eurasia but has been widely cultivated elsewhere for its attractive and fragrant flowers. Daylilies are very easy to grow and can be found in almost any garden. They come in a wide range of colors including pink, yellow, …
Introduction Delphinium is a genus of about 300 species of perennial flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, native throughout the Northern Hemisphere and also on the high mountains of tropical Africa. The genus was erected by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. Most delphiniums are toxic if ingested and some can be irritating to skin. However, they …
Introduction Dutchman’s breeches (Dicentra cucullaria) is a spring-blooming wildflower native to the woodlands of eastern North America. The plant grows up to 18 inches tall and blooms in early spring with white, yellow, or pink four-petalled flowers resembling Dutch pantaloons. Its fern-like foliage is lacy and deep green in colour. Dutchman’s breeches are a favorite …
Introduction Dittany is a rare and aromatic herb found in the mountainous regions of Crete, a Greek island. It has long been used for its medicinal properties, as well as its distinct flavor in cooking. The plant grows wild on rocky hillsides and can be identified by its thick stems and white flowers with purple …
Introduction Digitalis is a group of more than 40 species of plants which occur in a variety of habitats throughout the world. The best known Digitalis plant is the foxglove, but there are many other varieties including larkspur, yellow archangel and bee balm. Digitalis plants are widely used by gardeners for their showy flowers and …
Introduction Drumstick flower, also known as Moringa Oleifera, is a fast-growing tree native to India and Africa that produces clusters of edible flowers. The flowers are typically eaten raw or cooked in various dishes or used to make sauces and chutneys. Drumstick flowers are well known for their medicinal properties and use in traditional medicine …
Introduction Datura is a genus of nine species of poisonous vespertine flowering plants belonging to the family Solanaceae. They are commonly known as thornapples or jimsonweeds but are also known as devil’s trumpets, due to the shape and sound of the flowers when they bloom. All species of Datura are toxic, especially their seeds and …
Introduction Didiscus is an annual flowering plant. It belongs to the Thymelaeaceae family, which includes more than 300 species of flowering plants. The genus Didiscus comprises two species, namely D. albiflorus and D. sylvatica, both of which are native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Africa. Didiscus plants have oblong leaves with serrated margins …