Violets (Viola) are a genus of Spring flowering plants in the family Violaceae. There are around 500-600 species of Violets in the genus. Most species are found in the temperate Northern Hemisphere, however some are also found in widely divergent areas such as Hawaii, Australasia, and the Andes. Violets are found in moist and slightly … Read more
Irises are flowering plants with showy flowers that belongs to the iris family. There are 260 to 300 species of iris. It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, which is also the name for the Greek goddess of the rainbow, Iris. As well as being the scientific name, iris is also very … Read more
Orchids (Orchidaceae family) are the largest and most diverse of the flowering plant families, with over 800 described genera and 25,000+ species. There are also over 100,000 hybrids and cultivars produced by horticulturalists, created since the introduction of tropical species to Europe. Orchids are found on all continents except Antarctica. The great majority are to be … Read more