Encyclopedia of flowers
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Acanthus
Acanthus is a genus of flowering plants native to the Mediterranean region. They are known for their large, lobed leaves and tall spikes of flowers. Acanthus flowers are typically white or purple, and they bloom in the summer.
Achillea
Achillea is a genus of flowering plants in the aster family. They are native to Europe and Asia, and they are now naturalized in North America. Achillea flowers are typically white, yellow, or pink, and they bloom in the summer.
Adonis
Adonis is a genus of flowering plants in the buttercup family. They are native to Europe and Asia, and they are now naturalized in North America. Adonis flowers are typically red, but they can also be yellow or white. They bloom in the spring.
Ageratum
Ageratum is a genus of flowering plants in the aster family. They are native to Central and South America, and they are now naturalized in North America. Ageratum flowers are typically blue, but they can also be white or pink. They bloom in the summer.
Aglaonema
Aglaonema is a genus of flowering plants in the arum family. They are native to Southeast Asia, and they are now popular houseplants. Aglaonema flowers are typically white or green, and they bloom in the summer.
Alchemilla
Alchemilla is a genus of flowering plants in the rose family. They are native to Europe and Asia, and they are now naturalized in North America. Alchemilla flowers are typically yellow or green, and they bloom in the summer.
Allium
Allium is a genus of flowering plants in the onion family. They are native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Allium flowers are typically white, purple, or pink, and they bloom in the summer.
Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria is a genus of flowering plants in the amaryllis family. They are native to South America, and they are now popular cut flowers. Alstroemeria flowers come in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, orange, pink, red, and purple. They bloom in the summer.
Alyssum
Alyssum is a genus of flowering plants in the mustard family. They are native to Europe and Asia, and they are now naturalized in North America. Alyssum flowers are typically white, but they can also be yellow or pink. They bloom in the spring and summer.
Amaranthus
Amaranthus is a genus of flowering plants in the amaranth family. They are native to Central and South America, and they are now grown as ornamental plants worldwide. Amaranthus flowers come in a variety of colors, including red, purple, pink, orange, yellow, and green. They bloom in the summer and fall.
Amaryllis
Amaryllis is a genus of flowering plants in the amaryllis family. They are native to South Africa, and they are now popular houseplants. Amaryllis flowers are typically red, but they can also be white, pink, or orange. They bloom in the winter and spring.
Anemone
Anemone is a genus of flowering plants in the buttercup family. They are native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Anemone flowers come in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, pink, red, and purple. They bloom in the spring and summer.
Angelica
Angelica is a genus of flowering plants in the parsley family. They are native to Europe and Asia, and they are now grown as culinary and medicinal herbs. Angelica flowers are typically white or green, and they bloom in the summer.
Anthemis
Anthemis is a genus of flowering plants in the aster family. They are native to Europe and Asia, and they are now naturalized in North America. Anthemis flowers are typically white or yellow, and they bloom in the summer.
Anthurium
Anthurium is a genus of flowering plants in the arum family. They are native to Central and South America, and they are now popular houseplants. Anthurium flowers come in a variety of colors, including red, pink, white, and green. They bloom year-round.
Aphelandra
Aphelandra is a genus of flowering plants in the acanthus family. They are native to Central and South America, and they are now popular houseplants. Aphelandra flowers are typically yellow or orange, and they bloom in the fall and winter.
Aquilegia
Aquilegia is a genus of flowering plants in the buttercup family. They are native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Aquilegia flowers come in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, pink, red, and purple. They bloom in the spring and summer.
Arabis
Arabis is a genus of flowering plants in the mustard family. They are native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Arabis flowers are typically white or pink, and they bloom in the spring.
Arbutus
Arbutus is a genus of flowering plants in the heath family. They are native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Arbutus flowers are typically white or pink, and they bloom in the spring.
Arctotis
Arctotis is a genus of flowering plants in the aster family. They are native to Africa, and they are now naturalized in North America. Arctotis flowers come in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, orange, pink, and red. They bloom in the summer.
Ardisia
Ardisia is a genus of flowering plants in the primrose family. They are native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Ardisia flowers are typically white or pink, and they bloom in the summer.
Areca
Areca is a genus of flowering plants in the palm family. They are native to Southeast Asia, and they are now grown as ornamental plants worldwide. Areca flowers are typically white or yellow, and they bloom in the summer.
Argemone
Argemone is a genus of flowering plants in the poppy family. They are native to North America, and they are now naturalized in other parts of the world. Argemone flowers are typically white or yellow, and they bloom in the summer.
Argyranthemum
Argyranthemum is a genus of flowering plants in the aster family. They are native to the Canary Islands, and they are now popular garden plants worldwide. Argyranthemum flowers come in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, pink, red, and purple. They bloom in the spring and summer.
Arisaema
Arisaema is a genus of flowering plants in the arum family. They are native to Asia and North America. Arisaema flowers are typically green or purple, and they bloom in the spring.
Armeria
Armeria is a genus of flowering plants in the plumbago family. They are native to Europe and North Africa, and they are now naturalized in North America. Armeria flowers are typically pink or white, and they bloom in the spring and summer.
Artemisia
Artemisia is a genus of flowering plants in the aster family. They are native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Artemisia flowers are typically yellow or green, and they bloom in the summer.
Asarina
Asarina is a genus of flowering plants in the snapdragon family. They are native to Mexico, and they are now naturalized in other parts of the world. Asarina flowers are typically purple or pink, and they bloom in the summer.
Asclepias
Asclepias is a genus of flowering plants in the milkweed family. They are native to North and South America, and they are now naturalized in other parts of the world. Asclepias flowers come in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, orange, pink, red, and purple. They bloom in the summer.
Asparagus
Asparagus is a genus of flowering plants in the asparagus family. They are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. Asparagus flowers are typically white or green, and they bloom in the spring and summer.
Asperula
Asperula is a genus of flowering plants in the bedstraw family. They are native to Europe and Asia, and they are now naturalized in North America. Asperula flowers are typically white or pink, and they bloom in the spring and summer.
Aster
Aster is a genus of flowering plants in the aster family. They are native to North America, and they are now naturalized in other parts of the world. Aster flowers come in a variety of colors, including white, blue, purple, pink, and red. They bloom in the fall.
Astilbe
Astilbe is a genus of flowering plants in the saxifrage family. They are native to Asia and North America. Astilbe flowers come in a variety of colors, including white, pink, red, and purple. They bloom in the summer.
Astrantia
Astrantia is a genus of flowering plants in the parsley family. They are native to Europe and Asia, and they are now naturalized in North America. Astrantia flowers come in a variety of colors, including white, pink, red, and purple. They bloom in the summer.
Aubrieta
Aubrieta is a genus of flowering plants in the mustard family. They are native to Europe, and they are now naturalized in North America. Aubrieta flowers come in a variety of colors, including white, pink, red, and purple. They bloom in the spring.
Aucuba
Aucuba is a genus of flowering plants in the dogwood family. They are native to Asia, and they are now grown as ornamental plants worldwide. Aucuba flowers are typically green or purple, and they bloom in the spring.
Aurinia
Aurinia is a genus of flowering plants in the mustard family. They are native to Europe, and they are now naturalized in North America. Aurinia flowers are typically yellow or white, and they bloom in the spring.
Azalea
Azalea is a genus of flowering plants in the heath family. They are native to Asia and North America. Azalea flowers come in a variety of colors, including white, pink, red, purple, and orange. They bloom in the spring.
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Baccharis
Baccharis is a genus of flowering plants in the aster family. They are native to North and South America, and they are now naturalized in other parts of the world.
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