Anthurium
Common names: anthurium, tailflower
Anthurium is a large neotropical genus of about 600- 800 or more species, belonging
to the arum family (Araceae).
A tropical flower, anthuriums have strange petal-like bracts, that are red, pink,
white or green.
The blooms are glossy like patent leather.
Usually just below the flower spike lies a colorful, solitary spathe: a showy
modified bract that can be somewhat leathery in texture.
Several species are popular with florists as pot plants or cut flowers, as a cut
flower, anthuriums live two to three weeks. |
Freesia
Common names: freesia
Freesia is a genus of flower belonging to the Iris family (Iridaceae).
Flowers usually referred to as freesias are Common Freesias, Freesia corymbosa,
which are native to the Cape of Good Hope.
Its flower is strongly scented so it makes a nice addition to any area.
They have five to 10 single or double flowers, stems are usually 10 to 18 inches
long with little or no foliage.
Freesias bloom up to seven days with flowers in white, golden yellow, orange,
red, pink, mauve, lavender, purple or bicolors. |
