Floral Quiz #2

Narcissus; daffodil

Solitary flower, named for the youth of Greek mythology who was arrogant and fell in love with his own reflection

Tulipa; tulip

solitary flower, from the Turkish word tulband=turban

Iris; Dutch iris

6 petals (3 upright and 3 downward), named for the Greek goddess of the rainbow

Ranunculus; Persian buttercup

rana=frog

Helianthus; sunflower

head flower with disc and ray florets; from Greek words helios=sun, and anthos=flower

Lilium; lily

anthers (pollen) should be removed to prevent staining

Alstroemeria; Peruvian lily, Inca lily, or alstro

umbel

Eustoma; lisianthus

from the Greek words leukos=white and sperma=seed for the white coating on black seeds

Matthiola; stock

raceme

Anthurium; tail flower, anthurium (spadix surrounded by a spath)

• anthos=flower
• oura=tail

Strelitzia; bird of paradise

Alpinia; ginger, torch ginger

Protea; protea

Leucospermum; pincushion protea 

leukos=white, sperma=seed

Heliconia; lobster claw

Aspidistra; cast iron plant(all green), striped cast iron plant(variegated stripes)

Cordyline; ti leaf

Monstera; Swiss cheese plant, split-leaf philodendron

Galax; galax

Equisetum; horsetail, snake grass