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11 Popular Cactus Flower FAQs

April 24, 2021 by Flower Glossary

We’ve answered your top 11 questions about cactus flowers, including the meaning, blooming, and more. What are the flowers on a cactus called? The hair-like spikes or short prickles which are generally barbed that are found on the areoles of Cacti are called Glochids or glochidia. Cactus glochids easily detach from the plant and …

Cucumber Plant (Cucumis sativus): Fast Facts

April 24, 2021 by Flower Glossary

Usually called the Cucumber, Cucumis sativus is from the gourd family. Originating from the East Indies, it is a yearly creeping vine that is often grown on trellises or any other kind of supportive frame. The Cucumis sativus is often found in home vegetable gardens. Growing Tips Cucumis sativus is easy to grow and does …

Fire Lilies (Lilium Bulbiferum)

April 24, 2021 by Flower Glossary

Lilium Bulbiferum is the scientific name for the orange lily, also known as the fire lily. Bulbiferum is a Latin word that means “bearing bulbs”. Lilium is their genus, where we get the word “lily”. They can grow almost anywhere, they’re found in parks, meadows, forests, on the side of the road, and of course …

Dandelions: Everything You Need to Know

April 15, 2021 by Flower Glossary

Dandelions are one flower that everyone, from children to adults, can identify without pause. Their little yellow buds have been around for ages, sometimes annoying, sometimes fun, sometimes even dinner.

Most Poisonous Flowers and Plants Parents and Pet Owners Should Know About

April 14, 2021 by Flower Glossary

You may not know it, but certain flowers and plants actually have a pretty good reason for being poisonous to those who come within their proximity. Much like small or defenseless mammals and other creatures in the wild, some plants and flowers contain toxins as a means to keep themselves safe from those who might dare to touch them, pluck them, or uproot them from their forest or tropical homes.