Naming Flowers and Trees

 

I’ve decided to try  to learn a few Latin (and other common) names for the flowers, plants and trees in my house and garden.

14. Honesty – Lunaria annua

 

13. Hellebores – Helleborus Orientalis

 

 

 

 

12. Lilac tree – Syringa vulgaris 

 

11. Wallflower – Erysimum cheiri

 

 

 

 

 

10. Rosemary – Rosmarinus officinale

 

 

 

9. Comfrey – Symphytum Officinale 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. Primrose – Primula vulgaris 

Lenten/ Easter/ Butter /Early/ Golden rose.

 

 

 

 

7.  Iris x germanica.

Iris was the Greek god of rainbows. Bearded iris.

 

 

 

 

6.  Amaryliss – Hippeastrum

 

 

 

 

 

5. The spider plant – Chlorophytum comosum

 

 

 

 

4. Peace Lily – Spathyphyllum wallisii.

 

 

 

 

 

3. Today’s flower is known as Sedum, Autumn Joy. It truly is a delight in the autumn with it’s cheery red flower clusters.

Sedum – Hylotelephium spectabile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Today’s flower is Borage  – a plant the bees absolutely love. Star plant.

Borage – Borago officinalis

 

 

 

1. I’m starting off with the Cornflower, the flower that reminds my Mum of her childhood garden.

Cornflower – Centaurea cyanus

 

 

 

 

 

All photos taken by and © Sareen McLay.