Did you know that the shiny black and berry-like fruits of Ochna serrulata, suspended below bright-red sepals in a way that resembles the face of Mickey Mouse, hence the common name Mickey Mouse bush?
Mickey Mouse bush - Ochna serrulata
Ochna is a genus comprising 86 species of evergreen trees, shrubs and shrublets belonging to the family Ochnaceae. These species are native to tropical woodlands of Africa or Asia. Species of this genus are usually called Ochnas or Mickey-mouse plants, a name coming from the shape of the drupelet fruit. The name of this genus comes from Greek Ochne, a word used by Homer and meaning wild pear.
The very first
ancient documents about plants (Babylonian souces, the Old Testament,
Homers's works) that came down on us regarded plants mainly under the
aspects of utility and medicinal use. No one knows when herbs were
first collected in the wild or planted in gardens, but Egyptian records
dating back to 2800 BC show herbs were being prescribed as medicine, and
being used for food, cosmetics, perfumes, and dyes. It's obvious that
Μediteranean region is the place in which the sience of botany was born.
For that reason mediterranean herbs takes an extremely important part in the
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Gardenia
A favorite shrub, the gardenia has
very fragrant creamy-white flowers and glossy, dark-green leaves. The genus Gardenia
is believed to have been named after Alexander Garden, a physician in Charleston,
South Carolina, during colonial days. Gardenias are a member of the family
Rubiaceae and belong to the genus Gardenia. There are over 200 species of
Gardenias. One species is of primary importance: Gardenia jasminoides
containing many cultivars.Gardenia jasminoides is native to China
although most named cultivars have arisen in cultivation. Click on the image.
Flower
Recipes
Yes, flowers can be
eaten! They can also be candied, frozen into ice rings, made into
jelly and jams, and made into flower waters! It's true, that it is not
for the ordinary, but it is fun for that special event or celebration
party! We will start this section with a variety of things you can do
with particuliar flowers, and then follow with a list of flowers than
can be devoured! Click
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Flowershop
Save money for flowers on a wedding
decoration
Anyone who has ever itemized the cost of a wedding knows the flower
bill can go through the roof. A fancy bouquet for the bride can run as
much as a wedding ring but it's not enough. By the time you add
bouquets for the bridesmaids, flower baskets for the flower girls,
corsages for the mothers, boutonnieres for the men, centerpieces for
the banquet and gift tables and a bouquet to toss to single
girlfriends, the tab can easily soar too high. Click
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