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What are monocots?
Monocots and dicots are differentiated mainly from the number seed leaves they have on the first bloom.
Hence, in simple terms, a monocot has only one cotyledon in its seed.
This plant classification mostly includes bulbs like garlic, onion, tulips,daffodils,liliesand evenorchids.
What are dicots?
On the other hand, as the term implies, dicots have two cotyledons in their seeds.
Monocots vs dicots
These are the two major classifications of flowering plants.
For alphabetized flower names with images, you’re able to check out.
Flowers By color
Another way of classifying flowers is in terms of color.
Each colored flower would have its specific symbolic meaning.
Most of the time, some flowers would have multiple color sets.
And of course, there are flowers with very rare colors.
Read moretypes of purple flowers
Blue
This flower color is rare.
Blue flowers are symbolically associated with peace and tranquility.
They often have white contrasts/tinges.
Popular pink flowers are azaleas, pink roses, pink carnation, chrysanthemum, dahlias andpeonies.
White
White flowers are symbols of perfection, divinity, innocence, peace and rebirth.
They are seen in arrangements and vases for all types of occasions.
There are a lot of naturally red flowers but there are more cultivars.
Orange
These flowers always spruce up any spring or summer garden.
They represent euphoria, enthusiasm, excitement and bravery.
Black
Albeit its ominous appearance, black flowers are beautiful additions in arrangements.
They represent both farewell and rebirth.
Some flowers with black variants areroses, dahlias, Hellebores, pansy, calla lily, tulips and petunia.
Brown flowers
Some popular flowers also have brown variations.
This flower color is associated with stability, preservation and warmth.
Flowers with brown variants are pansies, bearded iris, columbines,daylilies,dahliaand oriental poppy.
Here are some of them.
Africa flowers
The national flower of Africa is King Protea or also known as King Sugar Bush.
Aside from this, Africa is also known to be the native location of 90 flowers and counting.
Japan
Japans national flower is not cherry blossoms, contrary to popular belief.
It is actually the 16-petaled chrysanthemum or also known as the imperial flower in Japan.
Seasonal flowers
Classifying flowers in terms of when they bloom is handy in landscaping.
Here is a rundown of the kinds of flowers whose blooming peaks are in the following seasons.
Note that we will use NH for the northern hemisphere and SH for southern hemisphere bloom times.
Fall
Autumn starts in September (NH) and March in (SH).
For this section, we will particularly look at the state of Hawaii.
#1.
Alabama
#2.
Alaska
#3.
Arkansas
#4.
Arizona
#5.
California
#6.
Colorado
#7.
Connecticut
#8.
Delaware
#9.
Florida
#10.
Georgia
#11.
#12.
Idaho
#13.
Illinois
#14.
Indiana
#15.
Iowa
Wild rose
#16.
Kansas
Wild native sunflower
#17.
Kentucky
Goldenrods (Solidago)
#18.
Louisiana
Louisiana Iris
#19.
Maine
White Pine Cone and Tassel
#20.
Maryland
Black-Eyed Susan
#21.
Massachusetts
Mayflower
#22.
Michigan
Apple Blossom
#23.
Minnesota
Pink & White Lady Slipper
#24.
Mississippi
Coreopsis
#25.
Missouri
Hawthorn
#26.
Montana
Bitterroot
#27.
Nebraska
Goldenrod
#28.
Nevada
Sagebrush
#29.
New Hampshire
Purple lilac
#30.
New Jersey
Violet
#31.
New Mexico
Yucca
#32.
New York
Rose
#33.
North Carolina
Carolina Lily
#34.
North Dakota
Wild Prairie Rose
#35.
Ohio
Red Carnation
#36.
Oklahoma
Idian blanket
#37.
Oregon
Oregon Grape
#38.
Pennsylvania
Penngift Crownvetch
#39.
Rhode Island
#40.
South Carolina
Yellow Jessamine
#41.
South Dakota
American Pasque
#42.
Tennessee
Iris
#43.
Texas
Bluebonnet
#44.
Utah
Sego Lily
#45.
Vermont
Red clover
#46.
Virginia
American Dogwood
#47.
Washington
Coast Rhododendron
#48.
West Virginia
Rhododendron
#49.
Wisconsin
Wood Violet
#50.
January
For January born, carnations and snowdrops are their birth flowers.
They represent rebirth, love, hope and admiration.
February
The month of love is best represented by primrose and violets.
They stand for young love, faithfulness and modesty.
March
Those born in the first month of spring havedaffodilsas their birth month flower.
It represents fortune, prosperity and new beginnings.
They represent hope and motherhood.
June
June people have rose and honeysuckle as their birth month flowers.
Both represent passion, romance and happiness.
August
Early fall babies have poppy and gladiolus as their birth month flowers.
They represent creativity, imagination and having a strong character.
September
September borns have morning glory and aster as their official birth month flowers.
They signify love, morality and undying affection.
October
Entering into the colder months, October borns havemarigoldand cosmos as birth month flowers.
These ones represent passion, creativity and peace.
November
People born in November are represented by chrysanthemums.
This flower signifies honesty and loyalty.
December
Winter babies have hollies andnarcissusas their birth month flowers.
They represent abundance, wealth, hope and are also symbols of protection.
They are practically small flowering plants whose blooming peak is from summer to spring.
Here are some flowers which you’re able to plant for an edible garden.
Medicinal flowers
As the term implies, medicinal flowers are known for their interesting medicinal profile.
It is also because of this reason that annual flowers to be planted should be chosen carefully.
They grow and bloom on their own and are not intentionally seeded or planted.
Most of them have large blooms and with notable fragrance.
They create a blanket of white sap surrounding the flowers in the early mornings of colder seasons.
Some of them can even be deadly when touched or ingested.
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