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Start with P - 21 Flowers Names and Types with Pictures

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Start with P -  21 Flowers Names and Types with Pictures   Painted Daisy The Painted Daisy is also known as Tanacetum coccineum, a perennial from the Caucasus Mountains in Asia. The flowers bloom between June and July, and the flowers are white, pink, or red blossoms with yellow central areas. They make good cut flowers, and they can tolerate full sun to partial shade. Pansy Pansies are popular cool weather flowers that do well in spring and fall. The flowers are often multicolored with “faces,” that can be yellow, purple, blue, and red. They like soil that is loamy and can do well between full sun and partial shade. They attract pollinators such as butterflies. Parodia The Parodia or ball cactus is a type of succulent. These are native to South America, including Brazil and Argentina. These cacti flower profusely and are typically rounded, although you may find some that are column-shaped. The cactus plants have varying amounts of spines, with some being co

China's most appreciated flowers for the nation

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  China's most appreciated flowers for the nation China has a wide variety of flowering plants. In all of the species, ten flowers are considered as the most appreciated in Chinese history and culture. They are not only popular but also have profound historical connotations. Plum blossom Plum blossom (Prunus mume) originally came from China, around the Yangtze River and was later introduced to other countries including Japan and Vietnam. It starts to flower in mid-winter and can grow to 4-10 meters tall. The flowers have a strong fragrant scent. Due to its cold-resistance character, plum blossom stands for courage, hope and new life in Chinese culture. Peony Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa), characterized by large blossoms, multiple petals, and vivid colors, is known as the “king of flowers” in China.  Peonies have been cultivated in China since early history. It's a traditional floral symbol of the country, also known as “flower of riches and honor.” Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum (D