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Flowers

Of or realting to the reproductive part of a flowering plant. The flower facilitates the unification of sperm and eggs. Also, flowers are used by humans as decoration, romance, ritual, religion, medicine, and food source.

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Flowers

Calla

Plants; Flowers

Having characteristic heart-shaped leaves and a white swathe surrounding a yellow inflorescence.

Bells of Ireland

Plants; Flowers

Bells of Ireland have tiny white flowers surrounded by large green calyces or sepals. Part of the mint family, these flowers grow tall in height, averaging about one metre in height.

Eremurus

Plants; Flowers

Tall and colourful with bell-shaped petals, these flowers are part of the lily family. The inflorescence consist of flowers that can be yellow, white, copper, orange, pink or a combination of these ...

Gerbera

Plants; Flowers

With many layers and rays of petals, these flowers are from the sunflower family. They come in multiple colors, shapes and sizes. The flower centre is sometimes black.

Gardenia

Plants; Flowers

Fragrant and tall, these flowers are usually found on evergreen shrubs or small trees. They are usually white or pale yellow with leave that are broad, glossy and dark green. The petals are ...

Dahlia

Plants; Flowers

Coming in a variety of colours depending on the species, dahlias are native to Central America and Mexico. These perennials have a characteristic long stem and multiple layers of petals.

Nectar

Plants; Flowers

A sweet liquid that is made by flowers. Insects and birds use nectar as food, and bees use nectar to make honey.

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