{floral friday #91}

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April 19, 2013 By | 8 Comments

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Welcome to this week’s {floral friday}!

You might have already noticed my lack of posts lately. I’ve just been a little overwhelmed with work and just can’t seem to find time to craft and take pictures of flowers as much as I would like to.. So, thanks to my mom, I still get to share some pretty flowers with you from time to time. :)
This delicate beauty is called Fritillaria meleagris.

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A few facts about the Fritillaria meleagris:

  • Common names include snake’s head fritillary, chess flower,  checkered daffodil, guinea-hen flower, chequer lily, leper lily and Lazarus bells
  • The name meleagris means ‘spotted like a guinea fowl’.
  • Fritillaria meleagris is a plant of damp grasslands and river meadows. Once more common in the wild than it is today, it is now listed as an endangered species in several European countries. {source}

I’m partying here! ❤

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{floral friday #90}

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April 12, 2013 By | 14 Comments

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Welcome to this week’s {floral friday}!

These pretties are another contribution by my wonderful mom. They’re called Ornithogalum or Star of Bethlehem. I’ve posted another version of this flower a couple of years ago. It actually was {floral friday #5}. Wow, are we really already at flower #90?!

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A few facts about the Ornithogalum:

  • Although nearly 150 Ornithogalum species are known, fewer than five are regularly used as cut flowers. {source}
  • Because of its star-shaped flowers, it is named for the Star of Bethlehem that appeared in the Biblical account of the birth of Jesus. {source}
  • Ornithogalums are amongst the longest lasting cut flowers. {source}

I’m partying here! ❤

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{floral friday #89}

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March 15, 2013 By | 6 Comments

daphne from {nifty thrifty things}

Welcome to this week’s {floral friday}!

These pictures of this beautiful star-shaped flower were taken during our latest trip to the botanical garden. Unfortunately that was the last visit with our season tickets.. But I’m sure we’ll be back nonetheless. ;)

daphne from {nifty thrifty things}

daphne from {nifty thrifty things}

A few facts about the Daphne:

  • According to Nova Scotia Museum, some researchers say extracts from Daphne may have the potential for treating leukemia.
  • The daphne plant’s leaves, flowers, and berries are poisonous. A berry, even if chewed and not swallowed, causes burning in the mouth and throat. {source}
  • The Daphne Bholua is also called Nepalese paper plant and Jacqueline Postill.

I’m partying here! ❤

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{floral friday #88}

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March 1, 2013 By | 21 Comments

blue freesia from {nifty thrifty things}

Welcome to this week’s {floral friday}!

I’ve already shared one kind of freesia (44 floral fridays ago), but I just loved this one (that my mom took photos of) so much, that I wanted to share one again. ;)

So pretty, isn’t it?

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blue freesia from {nifty thrifty things}

A few more facts about the freesia:

  • Freesia is a genus of about 14 species. All the 14 species of Freesia originate from Africa.
  • Freesia bulbs are usually grown for use as cut flowers.
  • Freesia perfume has a light, sweet, soap-like floral scent. {source}
  • Most freesias are available all year round although their peak period is spring, depending on their variety. Their average vase life is 4–7 days.
  • Do not mix freesias with freshly cut narcissuses or daffodils, which emit a substance that can shorten freesias’ vase life. {source}

I’m partying here! ❤

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{floral friday #87}

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February 22, 2013 By | 15 Comments

kalanchoe from {nifty thrifty things}

Welcome to this week’s {floral friday}!

Happy Friday! I hope y’all will have a great start into the weekend! Do you have anything fun planned?

This week’s flower is the Kalanchoe — a plant I bought during Christmas-time. Almost two months later it’s still holding up well, as you can see. :)

kalanchoe from {nifty thrifty things}

kalanchoe from {nifty thrifty things}

A few facts about the Kalanchoe:

  • The Kalanchoe is native to Madagascar.
  • They are succulents like cacti.
  • The Kalanchoe is easy to care for and comes in great variety of colors.
  • They are toxic! Kalanchoe species contain a substance known as bufadienolide cardiac glycosides which can cause cardiac poisoning.
  • They open their flowers by growing new cells on the inner surface of petals, thus forcing them outwards. {source}

I’m partying here! ❤

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