38 Quotes About Genus-species

Lily of the Valley(Convallaria majalis)Lily of the valley is known to slow the disturbed action of a weak and irritable heart, while at the same time increasing its power. As a heart medication, it is sometimes preferable to the digitalis made from the foxglove plant, because it is less toxic and does not accumulate in the blood. Lily of the valley has one of the most sexual scents of all plants and is widely used in perfume. No wonder it causes the heart to beat stronger.

Wheel of fireMeaning: The color of my fateStenocarpus sinuatus | Queensland and New South WalesProfuse bright red and orange flowers create a spectacular display from summer to autumn. Shaped like the spokes of a wheel before they open, these symmetrical blossoms get their name from their resemblance to a spinning fire.

Violet nightshadeMeaning: Fascination, witchcraftSolanum brownii | New South WalesA member of the nightshade family, often toxic. Commonly associated with death and ghosts in folklore. Latin name comes from 'solamen' meaning to quieten or comfort, and refers to the narcotic properties of some species. Used as food plants by the larvae of some butterflies and moths.

Sticky everlastingMeaning:My love will not leave youXerochrysum viscosum | New South Wales and VictoriaThese paper-like flowers display hues of lemon, gold, and splotchy orange to fiery bronze. They can be easily cut, dried, and preserved while retaining their stunning colors.

Chinese Windmill Palm(Trachycarpus fortunei)The Chinese windmill palm does very well in cooler climates, and it doesn't grow very tall, making it the perfect plant for small apartments in big, cold cities. Instead of discarding its older leaves as most trees do, this kindhearted palm simply drops them down until they form a warm, protective skirt around the trunk, thereby giving them a second career.

Thorn boxMeaning: GirlhoodBursaria spinosa | Eastern Australia Small tree or shrub with furrowed dark grey bark. Smooth branches are armed with thorns. Leaves yield pine-like fragrance when bruised. Sweetly scented white flowers bloom in summer. Provides nectar to butterflies and safety to small birds. Intricate architecture of thorns is much sought after by spiders for constructing webs.

Beaumont's intention was to promote the virtue and nutritional value of fruit-bearing trees. Fifteen different genera of fruit and a number of their different species are described in the work: almonds, apricots, a barberry, cherries, quinces, figs, strawberries, gooseberries, apples, a mulberry, pears, peaches, plums, grapes, and raspberries. Each colored plate illustrates the plant's seed, foliage, blossom, fruit, and sometimes cross sections of the species.

Pearl saltbushMeaning: My hidden worthMaireana sedifolia | South Australia and Northern TerritoryCommon in deserts and salty environments, this low shrub creates a fascinating ecosystem of almost hidden treasures: geckoes, fairy wrens, fungi and lichen colonies. Drought-tolerant, with silvery grey evergreen foliage that forms a dense groundcover that is fire-retardant.

River red gumMeaning: EnchantmentEucalyptus camaldulensis | All states and territoriesIconic Australian tree. Smooth bark sheds in long ribbons. Has a large, dense crown of leaves. Seeds require regular spring floods to survive. Flowers late spring to mid-summer. Has the ominous nickname 'widow maker', as it often drops large boughs (up to half the diameter of the trunk) without warning.