#White American Beautyberry

[faguscarolinensis]

Callicarpa americana 'Alba' / White American Beautyberry at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens at Duke University in Durham, NC

[tonytomeo]

Six on Saturday: Colorful but Inedible Berries

Snowberry is native here. I have been wanting to grow it because I like its white berries. I just found a seedling where it could not stay, so brought it back here. I am very pleased with it, but did not want to share pictures of it as scrawny canned bare twigs. I got these pictures instead. 1. Callicarpa americana, American beautyberry is what compelled me to get pictures of berries for this…

[strawberry-soot]

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* 💀 Idia Birthday SSR flower analysis* 💀*:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

*Mandatory reminder that I’m no flower specialist, which means these are all very subjective opinions. Take everything with a grain of salt!

Blue gerbera daisies are believed to lessen sorrows and stress, though generally they symbolize innocence, purity, cheerfulness and loyal love. (In Egypt they also represent devotion to the sun and a closeness to nature.)

Blue hydrangeas symbolize apology, regret and forgiveness. They’re typically given to people to make amends and communicate a want for forgiveness and regret. However, they can also stand for gratitude, understanding and abundance.

Glory-of-the-snow symbolizes hope.

The yellow flowers are either begonias which symbolize hope, friendship, or a kindness towards someone, or they are roses which represent friendship and love.

(White though they appear more of a blush yellow/slightly greenish in tone) clovers are not only a good luck charm but they’re believed to also be able to ward off evil spirits.

The red flowers look like cockscomb which symbolize affection and silliness and are often used in for bouquets siblings.

Callicarpa/American beautyberry represents dignity, preparation, wisdom, seriousness and mourning.

Naturally, these are my un-educated guesses, but  feel free to let me know if I got anything wrong/what flowers I might’ve missed.

[floridensis]

so cool! i was wandering around after class and found a white beautyberry! ive heard of them, but never seen one until today, so exciting. its the same species as the native purple american beautyberry, but it makes white berries instead of purple

its not wild, it was definitely a deliberate planting. unsure if you can find the white berry version in the wild

[blackswallowtailbutterfly]

Smoothie Ideas

It’s been a little while and since I posted one of these and I’ve been asked by exactly no one to post another, so here we are! If I had access to all of these and a good amount of space to work with as well as room in a freezer, and a good blender/food processor, this is what I would do. All plant parts in equal amounts. Plus plain yogurt and silky tofu for texture. And honey, maple syrup, and cane sugar for added sweetness. Also assume anything toxic or potentially toxic (elderberries and pokeberry, for example) are properly prepared (cooked, seeds removed, etc.).

Drupe smoothie

açaí

acerola

allspice

amla

avocado

barberries: Darwin’s Japanese Ottawa

beautyberry

black huckleberry

brambles: Allegheny blackberry American raspberry arctic raspberry black raspberry blue raspberry boysenberry Canadian blackberry cloudberry common dewberry dewberry glandstem blackberry golden raspberry leafy-bracted blackberry loganberry Ohelo berry olallieberry Pennsylvania blackberry purple-flowered raspberry red raspberry salmonberry setose blackberry sphagnum dewberry swamp dewberry tayberry thimbleberry trailing raspberry wineberry youngberry

buffaloberry

camu camu

cashew apple

coffee cherry

crowberry

cupuaçu

dates: Barhi medjool

dogwoods: bunchberry cornel gray Kousa red osier silky

elderberries: common red

false Solomon’s seals: Canada mayflower false Solomon’s seal starry false Solomon’s seal

gandaria

genip

ginsengs: American Asian dwarf

hackberries: common sugarberry

harar

jujubes: ber black honey red

kinnikinnick

linden berry

longan

loquat

lychee

mamey sapote

mangos: ataulfo carabao Hayden Maya Palmer

miracleberry

mombins: ambarella imbu purple

mulberries: black red white

nance

Oregon grapes: creeping holly-leaved

partridgeberry

peach palm

pechiche

peppercorn

porcelainberry

rambutan

rose apples: Java jamun Malay water

silverberry

snowberries: common coralberry western

stone fruits: apricot American plum Bing cherry black cherry Canada plum chokecherry damson donut peach Mirabelle nectarcot nectarine peach pin cherry plumcot Rainier cherry sand cherry sloe sour cherry sugarplum

sugar palm

viburnums: arrowwood highbush cranberry mapleleaf viburnum nannyberry snowball tree squashberry witch’s hobblebush witherod viburnum

white sapote

wintergreens: creeping snowberry salal teaberry

[coffinsandcauldrons]

Foods for Mabon:

A Mabon feast is a time of giving recognition to the earth, showing gratitude, praising both light and dark, and celebrating abundance.

Through feasting with whatever we may have, we are able to represent this years bounty, draw in abundance for the upcoming winter, and show that we are thankful for what we currently have. Fall foods that represent the second harvest are typically appropriate so that we are able to celebrate and acknowledge the season.

Vegetables:

Corn

Carrots

Beans

Potatoes

Brussels Sprout

Beets

Parsnips

Pumpkin

Acorn Squash

Butternut Squash

Cauliflower

Broccoli

Onions

Eggplant

Tomatoes

Artichoke

Celery

Cucumber

Leeks

Kale

Peas

Peppers

Mushroom

Meats:

Tofu

Tempeh

Chicken

Turkey

Lamb

Duck

Goose

Rabbit

Salmon

Fruits:

Pomegranate

Apricot

Fig

Pear

Apple

Plum

Melons

Peach

Grape

Orange

Persimmon

Olives

Berries:

Blackberry

Raspberry

Blueberry

Elderberry

Hawthorn

American Beautyberry

Cranberry

Herbs and Spices:

Cinnamon

Pumpkin Spice

Anise

Cloves

Rosemary

Sage

Chamomile

Rose Hips

Drinks:

Apple Cider

Wine

Grape Juice

Bourbon

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Cranberry Juice

Beer

Pomegranate Juice

Apple Juice

Mead

Chai

Tea

Sangria

Misc.:

Bread

Nuts

Wheat

Dried Fruit

Cheese

Honey

Acorn

Seeds

Grains

Recipes-

Drinks:

Blueberry & Apple Cider-

https://wishfarms.com/recipe/hot-fall-harvest-blueberry-apple-cider/?pp=1

Side Items:

Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes-

https://www.eatthis.com/pumpkin-potato-mash-recipe/

Caramalized Sweet Potato and Kale Fried Rice-

https://iowagirleats.com/caramelized-sweet-potato-kale-fried-wild-rice/

Pumpkin Cornbread-

https://www.spoonforkbacon.com/pumpkin-cornbread/

Sweet Potato Pomegranate Salad-

https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/sweet-potato-pomegranate-salad/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=473602156_16644670_203092

Pomegranate Baked Brie-

https://www.thelifejolie.com/pomegranate-thyme-brie-appetizer/

Pomegranate Almond Cheese Ball-

https://www.howsweeteats.com/2013/12/pomegranate-jeweled-white-cheddar-toasted-almond-and-crispy-sage-cheeseball/

Entrees:

Balsamic and Pomegranate Chicken-

https://honestcooking.com/balsamic-pomegranate-chicken/

Roasted Vegan Mabon (Thanksgiving) Bowl-

https://www.ilovevegan.com/roasted-vegan-thanksgiving-bowl/

Rosemary and Orange Slow-Roasted Duck-

https://www.finecooking.com/recipe/rosemary-and-orange-slow-roasted-duck

Fall Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin with Honey Balsamic Roasted Vegetables-

https://www.goodlifeeats.com/fall-sheet-pan-pork-tenderloin-with-honey-balsamic-roasted-vegetables/

Roasted Butternut Squash (Three Ways)-

https://www.feastingathome.com/stuffed-butternut-three-ways/

Tuscan White Bean Soup-

https://www.feastingathome.com/ribollita-recipe/

Butternut Lasagna with Mushrooms and Sage-

https://www.feastingathome.com/butternut-lasagna-with-mushrooms-and-sage/

Mushroom Wellington with Rosemary and Pecans-

https://www.feastingathome.com/mushroom-wellington-rosemary-pecans/

Fall Shepherds Pie-

https://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/fall-shepherds-pie/05a1a0e6-acc8-40e1-8072-69e70b0ce846

Autumn Chicken Dinner-

https://www.cookingclassy.com/one-pan-autumn-chicken-dinner/

Chicken & Leek Soup-

https://www.ravenandcrone.com/catalog/a16/Mabon,-Fall-Equinox-Food-Recipes/article_info.html

Cream of Tomato Soup-

https://www.ravenandcrone.com/catalog/a16/Mabon,-Fall-Equinox-Food-Recipes/article_info.html

Acorn Squash and Apple Soup-

https://www.ravenandcrone.com/catalog/a16/Mabon,-Fall-Equinox-Food-Recipes/article_info.html

Stuffed Acorn Squash-

https://www.ravenandcrone.com/catalog/a16/Mabon,-Fall-Equinox-Food-Recipes/article_info.html

Harvest Ratatouille-

https://www.ravenandcrone.com/catalog/a16/Mabon,-Fall-Equinox-Food-Recipes/article_info.html

Roast Fillet of Beef-

https://www.ravenandcrone.com/catalog/a16/Mabon,-Fall-Equinox-Food-Recipes/article_info.html

Pumpkin Beef Stew-

https://www.honeyandbirch.com/pumpkin-beef-stew-recipe/

Roasted Stuffed Pumpkin-

http://tiphero.com/roasted-stuffed-pumpkin/?utm_content=bufferb6d43&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Vegan Turkey-

https://www.vegankitchenmagick.com/the-best-vegan-gluten-free-turkey-or-chickn/

Beef Barley Vegetable Soup-

https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/soup/beef-soup/mabon-beef-barley-veggie-soup.html

Acorn Squash and Carrot Soup-

https://www.saltandlavender.com/acorn-squash-and-carrot-soup/

Pumpkin Chili-

https://www.willcookforsmiles.com/pumpkin-chili/

Spicy Pumpkin Soup-

https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/recipes/spicy-pumpkin-soup/

Tuscan Pumpkin Pasta Sauce-

https://detoxinista.com/vegan-tuscan-pumpkin-pasta-sauce/

Harvest Stew with Smoked Sausage-

https://thecozyapron.com/harvest-stew-with-smoked-sausage/

Pomegranate Glazed Salmon-

https://www.primaverakitchen.com/4-ingredient-pomegranate-glazed-salmon/

Roasted Pumpkin Caramelized Onion Walnut Pizza-

http://tohercore.com/roast-pumpkin-caramelized-onion-walnut-pizza/

Dessert:

Apple Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes-

https://omgchocolatedesserts.com/apple-cinnamon-roll-cupcakes/

Apple Spice Cake-

https://www.justsotasty.com/apple-spice-cake-cream-cheese-frosting/

Fig Bread Pudding-

http://userealbutter.com/2019/10/07/fig-bread-pudding-recipe/

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies-

https://www.ravenandcrone.com/catalog/a16/Mabon,-Fall-Equinox-Food-Recipes/article_info.html

Cinnamon Baked Peaches-

https://simplyshellie.com/cinnamon-baked-peaches-recipe

Vegan Pumpkin Pie-

https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/easy-vegan-pumpkin-pie/

Fresh Apple Pound Cake-

https://www.ravenandcrone.com/catalog/a16/Mabon,-Fall-Equinox-Food-Recipes/article_info.html

Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes With Cinnamon Pumpkin Cream Cheese Icing-

https://therecipecritic.com/chocolate-pumpkin-cupcakes-with-cinnamon-pumpkin-cream-cheese-frosting/

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies-

https://witchoflupinehollow.com/2017/09/09/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-cookies-recipe/

Pumpkin Chai Cake-

https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/chai-pumpkin-cake/

Carrot Honey Cake-

https://www.ravenandcrone.com/catalog/a16/Mabon,-Fall-Equinox-Food-Recipes/article_info.html

Pumpkin Apple Muffins-

https://www.ravenandcrone.com/catalog/a16/Mabon,-Fall-Equinox-Food-Recipes/article_info.html

[steampunk-magnum-blog]

Come Home To Tennessee

Exploring some of the best places to live in the U.S. based on crime rate, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities. Then Tennessee should be at the top of your wish list. The state of Tennessee is geographically, culturally, economically, and divided into three separate Divisions : East Tennessee , Middle Tennessee , and West Tennessee The state constitution allows no more than two justices of the five-member Tennessee Supreme Court to be from one Grand Division and a similar rule applies to certain commissions and boards.

The public education system in Tennessee is governed by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission which guides two public university systems such as the University of Tennessee and Tennessee Board of Regents. Then we have the public primary and secondary schools function under the Tennessee Department of Education.

The state's official capital, Nashville, accounts for a sizable contribution to the state's total population at roughly 610,000 citizens, it is also worth noting that the state's westernmost city of Memphis holds the honor of being the most populated city overall in the state, featuring a population of over 655,000, and a Immensely diverse range of cultures and history that gives the state's capital a close run for its money.

You can walk to shops and restaurants in the Gulch as well as other areas such as Downtown Nashville , Demonbreun and Midtown The Gulch is not ideal for families, but rather for young adults or people who want to be in the heart of the action in Nashville.

The Spanish explorer known as Hernando de Soto was the first recorded European to explore the land we now call Tennessee, in the year 1540. The French and English started fighting over control of Tennessee in the year 1754 during the French and Indian War (a battle in which many Native Americans fought with the French).

The British were ultimately victorious and in the year 1763 won control of everything east of the Mississippi River, including what we now know Tennessee. At that time the region was part of North Carolina. But after the American Revolution, Tennessee became its own U.S. state in 1796. 

The state’s native trees include sugar maple, pecan, eastern red cedar, loblolly pine, swamp chestnut oak, and bald cypress. Wildflowers like the rare yellow-and-white Tennessee glade cress, bright purple American beautyberry, wild bleeding heart, and autumn sneezeweed all grow in Kentucky. 

The Gulf Coastal Plain covers the westernmost part of the state. It lies right on a fault line and was the site of the worst earthquake in the continental United States in the year 1812. The quake was so massive that the land dropped several feet, the Mississippi River started flowing backwards, and a new lake was born called Reel-foot The land nearest to the Mississippi river is mineral rich swampland and often called “the Delta. 

Tennessee wasn’t just the birthplace of Elvis Presley's career, but of country music It’s self. While during the 1920s we saw the nation’s musical talents rush to big cities like New Yoago to try and land recording deals, famed producer and talent scout Ralph Peer set up roots in Bristol Tennessee, angling to catch some of the more unique sound enjoyed by the locals. Peer is credited with launching the musical genre by signing acts such as Jimmie Rodgers, Mamie Smith, and the Carter Family, and bringing unprecedented attention to the country and folk scene. As a result, Bristol became home to the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance.  

[tendrilsgreen]

Callicarpa… When I first saw these sweet little purple berries, the color was so intense I could hardly believe they were real (and edible) 💜 . Native to Southeastern United States, hardy to zone 6, 3-5ft tall, although if it’s happy can reach 9ft. Produces fragrant flowers in spring that attract bees and butterflies. . Historically Native Americans used root and leaf tea in sweat baths for rheumatism, fevers, and malaria. Root tea used for dysentery, stomach aches. Root and berry tea used for colic. . Seeds and berries are an important food source for many species of birds, particularly the Northern Bobwhite. . Foliage is a favorite of White-tailed Deer. You’ve been warned 😅 . . . #callicarpa #callicarpaamericana #beautyberry #beautyberries #winterinterest #fallinterest #woodlandgardens #woodlandplants #shrub #shrubs #floweringshrub #floweringshrubs #understoryshrub #plantforthepollinators #plantforthebees #plantforthebirds (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVk9cZZJacQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

[txwitchery]

American Beautyberry 

Callicarpa americana

This attractive shrub is, to many people’s surprise, native to the southern US and bears thick clusters of shimmering magenta-purple fruits which are attractive to many birds, especially the Northern Bobwhite. Its hairy leaves are a favourite of the White-tailed Deer, and recent studies indicate they may be strongly repellant to mosquitoes, fire ants, and ticks due to the presence of callicarpinal (but their toxicity has not yet been studied-- don’t crush leaves on the skin, but on the outside of one’s clothes). 

Beautyberries are edible when fully ripe (late summer to early fall) but are highly astringent and should not be eaten in great quantities lest they cause stomach upset. ForagingTexas has a great recipe for a beautyberry jelly:

Combine 1.5 quarts of berries with one quart water and boil 20 minutes, then strain out the solids. Add 4.5 cups of sugar and one envelope Sure-Jell, bringing the mixture back to a boil for two minutes. Skim off any foam. Pour hot jelly into sterilized jars and seal.

The Alabama used a decoction of roots and branches in the sweatbath for rheumatism and malarial fever. The Choctaw took a decoction of the roots for dysentery and for dizziness, and a decoction of the roots and berries for colic. The Koasati made a decoction of the roots for stomachache. The Seminole made a decoction of the root bark for urine retention and used the roots or stem bark for itchy skin.

I associate the beautyberry with (shocker) the goddess of beauty, Venus, the astrological sign Scorpio, the Sun, and the element Water. A tea of the berries may be used (topically) for glamours and the leaves may be added to charms to keep away pests.

[nunoxaviermoreira]

Purple Beautyberry cluster is drying by jungle mama Brilliant purple clusters! Birds love them. Moths and butterflies love them. And so do ants. They make a delightful jam too. The American Beautyberry is a shrub, 6-9 feet in height. Shoot growth occurs throughout much of the season. It is characterized by its attractive foliage and clusters of flowers or fruit around the leaf nodes. Leaves are simple, opposite or subopposite, and deciduous. The leaves are 3-5 inches long, 1-3 inches wide, oval-shaped, with an acute apex. Leaf bases are tapered. Leaf margins are serrate. Leaf surfaces are green and usually glabrous above, paler and pubescent below. Petioles are short and slender. The flowers are perfect and in sessile clusters around the leaf nodes. Fruit is a 4-pitted lavender-pink, magenta, or violet drupe, about 1/4 inch in diameter. The fruit lasts long into winter and is eaten by a variety of birds. American Beautyberry is a food plant used by the larvae of many species of butterflies and moths making is a wonderful butterfly garden plant. Birds including robins, catbirds, cardinals, mockingbirds, brown thrashers, finches and towhees are favorite consumers of both the fresh berries and the shriveled ones in later winter. The fruit is also a favorite of white tailed deer and they will forage on it well into the winter months as well. American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) Also called French mulberry. Biscayne Park, FL www.susanfordcollins.com https://flic.kr/p/2iVHmEE

[landscapeshading]

MASTER PLANT LIST

Acer griseum Paperbark Maple

Acer rubrum Red Maple

Acer palmatum Japanese Maple

Aesculus parviflora Bottlebrush Buckeye

Agave tequilana Blue Agave

Ailanthus altissima Tree of Heaven

Albizia julibrissin Mimosa

Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Island Pine

Asparagus densiflorus Asparagus Fern

Averrhoa carambola Starfruit

Berberis aquifolium Holly-Leaved Bayberry

Betula populifolia Grey Birch

Callicarpa dichotoma Purple Beautyberry

Carya galbra Pignut Hickory

Carya laciniosa Shellbark Hickory

Carya myristiciformis Nutmeg Hickory

Carya ovata Shagbark Hickory

Cercidiphyllum japonicum Katsura Tree

Cinnamomum zeylanicum Ceylon Cinnamon

Clethra alnifolia Summersweet

Coffea arabica Arabian Coffeetree

Comptonia peregrina Sweet Fern

Cornus alternifolia Pagoda Dogwood

Cupressus arizonica Arizona Cypress

Dionaea muscipula Venus Flytrap

Fagus grandifolia American Beech

Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris Climbing Hydrangea

Juniperus rigida Needle Juniper

Juniperus squamata ’Meyeri’ Singleseed Juniper

Juniperus virginiana Eastern Red Cedar

Liriope muscari Lilyturf

Liquidambar acalycina Sweetgum

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Dawn Redwood

Musa acuminata Banana Tree

Myrica pensylvanica Northern Bayberry

Nipponanthemum nipponicum Montauk Daisy

Parrotia persica Persian Ironwood

Pennisetum alopecuroides Miniature Fountain Grass

Picea abies Norway Spruce

Picea orientalis Oriental Spruce

Pinus bungeana Lacebark Pine

Pinus echinata Shortleaf Pine

Pinus flexilis Limber Pine

Pinus ponderosa Sugar Pine

Pinus pungens Table Mountain Pine

Pinus rigida Pitch Pine

Pinus strobus Eastern White Pine

Pinus thunbergii Japanese Black Pine

Plumeria rubra Frangipani Tree

Prunus maackii Amur Chokecherry

Prunus serotina Black Cherry

Quercus Macrocarpa Burr Oak

Rhus aromatica Fragrant Sumac

Rhus typhina Staghorn Sumac

Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary

Sarracenia flava North American Pitcher Plant

Schefflera actinophylla Umbrella Tree

Stachys byzantina Lamb’s Ear

Taxus baccata English Yew

Taxus cuspidata ‘Capitata’ Japanese Yew

Thuja plicata Western Red Cedar

Tilia americana American Linden

Tsuga canadensis Canadian Hemlock

Tsuga caroliniana Carolina Hemlock

Zelkova serrata Sawleaf Zelkova

[kevinscottgardens]

14 October through 3 November 2019

I didn’t realise how long it had been since my last update. Well, I was in France and Italy last week. In France I paid a long overdue visit to Matt and Will near Limoges. We had a very nice few days together, doing some autumn chores; I met Will’s parents who moved to a nearby village earlier this year, escaping Brexit (which didn’t happen - again - on Halloween); visiting a château; and playing lots of cards.

I flew back to Stansted where I checked into the Holiday Inn Express and awaited Ginny who arrived later that evening. I passed the afternoon reading American Eden for book club. I really enjoyed the book. We watched the Great British Bake Off final then early to bed. We flew to Perugia for our annual visit to Casa Luciano.

This year was quite different than years past - part due to there being no olives to harvest due to a very bad spring when all the flowers were knocked off in heavy rain and freezing weather - and several new people were invited, so we enjoyed hikes, games, getting to know each other, and a Halloween costume party more than doing outdoor work. Thursday and Friday we managed to prune all the trees in front of the house. Elizabeth and Rob purchased all the surrounding land this year so we also did a bit of exploring of the newly acquired property.

I missed the annual comradery of everyone pruning, harvesting, clearing and the ensuing bonfire. There was a lot of rain, so we didn’t even manage to burn what little we did prune. Of course we all ate very well and imbibed delicious wines.

In the weeks since my previous update, we have been focused on winter protection and the Index Seminum. I’m sure there is more winter protection waiting for me. The Friday before I departed for Limoges, Elizabeth, Alessia and Paul visited the garden then we all went to lunch at Maze Grill down the street.

I’ve been working on getting the seeds for Index Seminum on Iris and I hope this makes producing this year’s catalogue faster. I’m meeting with Robert tomorrow.

Plant ident on sages by Nell and Allison:

Lamiaceae Salvia canariensis

Lamiaceae Salvia confertiflora

Lamiaceae Salvia discolor

Lamiaceae Salvia haenkei 'Prawn Chorus'

Lamiaceae Salvia involucrata

Lamiaceae Salvia leucantha

Lamiaceae Salvia officinalis

Lamiaceae Salvia ‘Phyllis’ Fancy’

Lamiaceae Salvia regla

Lamiaceae Salvia uliginosa

Plant ident on fragrant plants by intern Valentina:

Asteraceae Helichrysum italicum

Cannabaceae Cannabis sativa

Ginkgoaceae Ginkgo biloba

Lamiaceae Lavandula x christiana

Lamiaceae Salvia 'Phyllis' Fancy'

Onagraceae Oenothera stricta

Rosaceae Filipendula ulmaria

Rosaceae Rosa rugosa 'Frau Dagmar Hastrup'

Solanaceae Brunfelsia pauciflora

Solanaceae Nicotiana sylvestris

Plant of the week

Lamiaceae Callicarpa japonica Thunb.

common name(s) - East Asian beautyberry, Japanese beautyberry; Japanese Murasakishikibu synonym(s) - Amictonis japonica (Thunb.) Raf.; Callicarpa caudatifolia Koidz.; C. japonica f. albibaccata H.Hara; C. japonica f. albiflos Konta; C. japonica f. angustifolia Miq.; C. japonica var. japonica; C. japonica f. taquetii (H.Lév.) Ohwi; C. mimurazakii Hassk. [Invalid]; C. murasakii Siebold [Invalid]; C. taquetii H.Lév. conservation rating - none native to - China, Japan, Korea, Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan location - embankment west, accession _____ leaves - simple, opposite flowers - can range from pink to white in late summer; producing purple drupes in autumn habit - small, rounded, deciduous shrub to 2m tall and wide with slender, upright branches habitat - no information found pests - generally pest-free disease - leaf spot; black mould hardiness - to -10ºC (H4) soil - well-drained moist soil sun - full sun to light shade propagation - seed; semi-ripe or hard-wood cuttings pruning - flowers and fruits on the current season's growth and so any pruning is best done whilst the plant is dormant nomenclature - Lamiaceae - gullet, the name in Pliny refers to the gaping mouth of the corolla; Callicarpa - callos (beauty), carpos (fruit); japonica - from Japan or Japanese NB - fruits are not edible for humans, but provide food for birds and deer; leaves can be used to make herbal tea; essential oils are the most common use for the plant, though not for aromatherapy, oils, which contain at least 67 different compounds, have been found to be useful for repelling insects like ants and mosquitoes.

References, bibliography:

Gardenia [online] https://www.gardenia.net/plant/Callicarpa-Japonica-Japanese-Beautyberry [4 Nov 19]

Gledhill, David, (2008) “The Names of Plants”, fourth edition; Cambridge University Press; ISBN: 978-0-52168-553-5

IUCN [online] http://www.iucnredlist.org/search [4 Nov 19]

Plant List, The [online] http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-30810 [4 Nov 19]

Plants for a Future [online] https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Callicarpa+japonica [4 Nov 19]

Superfoodly [online] https://www.superfoodly.com/beautyberry/ [4 Nov 19]

Useful Temperate Plants [online] http://temperate.theferns.info/plant/Callicarpa+japonica [4 Nov 19]

Wikipedia [online] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callicarpa_japonica [4 Nov 19]

Ibid https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callicarpa [4 Nov 19]

Plant of the week

Plantaginaceae Lophospermum erubescens D.Don

common name(s) - creeping gloxinia, Mexican twist synonym(s) - Asarina erubescens (D. Don) Pennell; A. lophospermum (L. H. Bailey) Pennell; A. purpusii (T. S. Brandeg.) Pennell; Besleria scandens Sesse & Mocino ex D. Don; Lophospermum chiapense W. J. Elisens; L. purpusii (T. S. Brandeg.) Rothm.; L. scandens D. Don; L. spectabile Hort. ex Vilmorin’s; L. turneri W. J. Elisens; Maurandya erubescens (Don) A. Gray; M. erubescens var. glabrata I. M. Johnston; M. erubescens var. purpusii (T. S. Brandeg.) I. M. Johnston; M. glabrata (I. M. Johnston) Ramirez; M. lophospermum L. H. Bailey; M. purpusii T. S. Brandeg.; M. scandens (D. Don) A. Gray; M. scandens var. erubescens (D. Don) A. Voss; M. scandens var. glabrior A. Voss; M. scandens var. spectabilis A. Voss conservation rating - none native to - Mexico location - dicotyledon order beds, accession 2019-0280 leaves - twining leaf-stalks (petioles rather than tendrils or twining stems), triangular leaves flowers - solitary, trumpet-shaped rose-pink flowers to 70mm long, summer and autumn habit - climbing evergreen perennial (usually grown as an annual in the UK) habitat - in the margins of seasonally dry Quercus or Quercus-Liquidambar forests, including forest edges created by roads, or on canyon walls at elevations between 1,000m and 2,200m pests - generally pest-free disease - generally disease-free hardiness - to 1ºC (H2) (it will survive if its base and roots are protected from freezing in the winter) soil - moist and well-drained, moderately fertile sand or loam sun - full sun propagation - seed sown at 19ºC to 24ºC in early spring pruning - cut back after flowering nomenclature - Plantaginaceae - plantago - foot-sole-like, feminine termination of planta (ancient Latin, plantaginem, for the way the leaves of some lie flat on the ground) cognate with the French derivative, plantain; Lophospermum - crested-seed; erubescens - shamed, blushing, turning red, erubesco, erubescere, erubescui NB - has been cultivated as an ornamental plant since at least 1830; Lophospermum erubescens has been confused with Lophospermum scandens, partly because the earliest illustration of L. erubescens was labelled as L. scandens. Among other differences, L. erubescens has a more climbing habit than L. scandens, with many twining leaf stalks; also the sepals are broader and joined at the base for only 2–3 mm rather than 7–11 mm.

References, bibliography:

Catalogue of Life [online] http://www.catalogueoflife.org/col/details/species/id/df4b1711c48c990e104c630b9975ee88 [13 Nov 19]

Gledhill, David, (2008) “The Names of Plants”, fourth edition; Cambridge University Press; ISBN: 978-0-52168-553-5

IUCN [online] http://www.iucnredlist.org/search [13 Nov 19]

Plant List, The [online] http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2498793 [13 Nov 19]

Plants of the World online [online] http://plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:279831-2 [13 Nov 19]

Royal Horticultural Society [online] https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/44861/i-Lophospermum-erubescens-i/Details [13 Nov 19]

Wikipedia [online] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lophospermum_erubescens [13 Nov 19]

Plant of the week

Lamiacaeae Plectranthus zuluensis T.Cooke

common name(s) - Zulu spurflower synonym(s) - none conservation rating - none native to - South Africa, Swaziland location - tropical corridor, accession 2018-0472 leaves - ovate, coarsely-toothed, textured, lime-green flowers - spikes of blue to pale mauve, tubular, spurred flowers are borne on dark purple stems above the foliage from late spring into summer habit - erect or sprawling, much-branched, four-angled, hairy stems, evergreen, frost-tender, plant to 1m tall and wide habitat - summer rainfall areas that experience little or no frost; often common along stream banks and deep river gorges pests - generally pest-free disease - generally disease-free hardiness - to 1ºC (H2) soil - fertile, well-drained loam or sand sun - part to full shade, sheltered propagation - seed or by cuttings taken in summer pruning - deadhead spent racemes to promote flowering; trim back after flowering or in spring to promote bushy growth nomenclature - Lamiacaeae - gullet,  the name in Pliny refers to the gaping mouth of the corolla; Plectranthus - spurred-flower; zuluensis - from Zululand NB - characteristic pungent smell when crushed; once established, plants need little watering; feed with 2:3:2 every three months in summer to keep plants healthy.

References, bibliography:

Gledhill, David, (2008) “The Names of Plants”, fourth edition; Cambridge University Press; ISBN: 978-0-52168-553-5

IUCN [online] http://www.iucnredlist.org/search [13 Nov 19]

Plant List, The [online] http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-158614 [13 Nov 19]

Plants of the World [online] http://plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:454800-1 [13 Nov 19]

Royal Horticultural Society [online] https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/105029/Plectranthus-zuluensis/Details [13 Nov 19]

SANBI [online] http://pza.sanbi.org/plectranthus-zuluensis [13 Nov 19]

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8 Native Plants to Deltona, FL Perfect for Your Landscape

The Sunshine State is known for its favorable weather. You’ll find plants that naturally thrive here both in gardens and forests. These plants are good for the environment since they require less water. They also help to attract and feed pollinators in the area. Native plants need much less maintenance which is a selling point for Florida gardeners. Check out these eight native plants to Deltona, FL perfect for your yard or landscape.

Tickseed

Don’t let the name fool you. Tickseed is a bright flower that’s well known for its ability to spring up anywhere in Florida. The small blooms can be either yellow, white, purple, or pink and are easy to spot. The plant gets its name from its small tick-shaped seeds that seem to catch on passerby animals making it easy to spread to other areas. There are a few different variations of Tickseed, both annuals, and perennials. Plant them in a spot near a window or outdoor living space to watch the birds and butterflies visit.

Milkweed

Well known as an essential part of the butterfly habitat, Milkweed is native to Florida with 24 species to choose from. This plant offers beautiful and vibrant blooms that appear during the spring and summer seasons. You’ll find milkweed will attract all kinds of pollinators including hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.

Beautyberry

Also known as American Mulberry, the beautyberry is a Floridian native that offers stunning purple berries that attract a wide range of area birds. Beautyberry is a small native shrub that can reach up to 8 feet tall at maturity. Some Deltona gardeners choose to prune the plant to keep it more compact. It’s best planted in the garden as a border or as a privacy plant. Beautyberry will bloom pale pink flowers during the spring and summer which will turn into beautiful purple berries by early fall. The berries densely line the stems of the plant making this native specimen an easy choice to add extra color to the garden.

Southern Magnolia

We can’t make a list about the top Deltona plants without mentioning the southern magnolia. This Florida staple is well known for its ability to grow impressively large while also offering rich white blooms that are perfect for Florida’s climate. South Magnolias are a tried and true tree variety that does well in a garden with plenty of space. Some smaller cultivars are available as well to make sure that you don’t have future growth problems with roots and branches.

Firebush

This native shrub is popular among birds and butterflies given their bright red blooms that can last many months. Firebush is a woody shrub known for its ability to withstand almost any ailment. This easy plant can grow in a wide range of soil conditions and is best used in a mixed border or as a hedge.

Muhly Grass

Muhly grass is an ornamental grass that’s easy to grow and offers fall interest to your garden. It offers soft purple plumes that can grow up to 5 feet tall in the fall. You’ll find this grass naturally among coastal uplands and pine flatwood areas in the state, but many residents are choosing to use this stunning plant in cultivated gardens as well.

Swamp Lily

Also known as String Lily, this plant is a delicate native flower that enjoys humid and wet conditions. Swamp lily is a natural choice for Deltona residents given the many surrounding lakes and water features in the area. This plant will grow 2-3 feet tall and blooms thin petaled droopy flowers that produce a pleasant fragrance. Plant this water-loving flower in a very wet spot that sometimes floods or is too wet for other native species.

Railroad Vine

Open bare spots in the garden can be easily covered by planting native railroad vine. This low-growing groundcover will put out runners and quickly fill in those empty spots. Railroad vine does well in the Deltona climate given its ability to handle the salty air near the ocean. This plant can get out of hand because of its tenacity to spread, so make sure to plant it in a large enough area or prune it to size. The Railroad Vine offers pink flowers that are trumpet-shaped making it an interesting addition to any garden as well.

Consider any of these eight native plants for your Deltona garden to add beauty to your yard. Need additional help? Visit our Deltona lawn care page for more info!

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Beautyberry - American #beautyberry #shrubs (Callicarpa americana, USDA zones 7-11) bloom in late summer, and although the #flowers aren’t much to look at, the jewel-like, purple or white #berries are dazzling. In fact, the common name of #beautyberries derives from the genus #Callicarpa, meaning beautiful #fruit. The fall #foliage is attractive too, becoming a yellow or chartreuse color.

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Plant a Winter Garden

Scented plants and bushes with lavishly hued berries and leaves keep a garden looking alive and fascinating amid the long winter months. The magnificence of developing admirably picked plants as of now of year is that you can cut crisp stems and sprigs from the plants to finish and fragrance your home.

Scented Plants:

• Oregon grapeholly is an upright, evergreen bush with dull green, strongly toothed leaves that hand purplish over winter. In winter to early spring, contingent upon the cultivating zone, it has spikes of fragrant yellow blooms with an aroma like lily-of-the-valley.

• Chinese witch hazel is a deciduous bush with amazingly fragrant groups of substantial, brilliant yellow blossoms on its uncovered branches in mid-and late winter.

• Viburnum is another deciduous, upright bush with dark blue leaves in summer that hand ruddy over fall. In spring it has various, thickly stuffed groups of expansive, sweetly fragrant rose, pink or become flushed white blooms, contingent upon species.

• The little, rugged, evergreen Christmas sweetbox (Sarcococca) has long, slim, dull green leaves, small nectar scented, white winter blooms and dark berries in spring.

Plants With Berries:

• The deciduous beautyberry has little however striking bunches of violet berries with bronze-purple foliage in fall.

• Single-blooming Rugosa cross breed roses bear vast, stout, orange hips in winter.

• Chilean wintergreen otherwise known as thorny heath (Gaultheria mucronata) 'Wintertime', an evergreen, female bush, must be developed in bunches with Chilean wintergreen "Thymifolia" to develop its round white winter berries.

• The evergreen American holly has sparkling dull green leaves and bears loads of appealing red berries.

Knobs to Plant:

• Allium knobs create enormous umbels of lilac-purple, star-molded blossoms around 12 inches high in spring or summer, contingent upon assortment. Once the shading has vanished, in mellow atmospheres, they keep their structure through winter, turning practically gleaming. Plant allium knobs in fall, around three inches profound. They will develop anyplace, in any dirt, however favor full sun.

• Tough cyclamen (not the same as the flower vendor cyclamen, which is slaughtered by ice) has fuschia-pink blossoms and dynamically designed silver and green takes off. It blooms in early spring, summer or fall, contingent upon assortment. Plant globules around two inches somewhere down in incomplete shade.

• Gladwin iris (stinking iris) produces alluring cases of red seeds, which open in fall and re-primary all winter. It grows 30 inches high and preferences sun or shade and sodden or dry conditions. Plant knobs around two inches profound.

• Snowdrop is an incredible, nectar scented assortment with pendant white blossoms that sprout in late winter. Plant the globules two inches somewhere down in sun or fractional shade in clammy soil that doesn't dry out in summer.