Flower || Definition, Parts, Types, Uses, 11 Advantages

• A daisy is a types of flowers with flat petals which is surround a round center. This round center presents in yellow or black florets.
• Its belong to the aster family.
• Its believed that their named is taken from old english phrase ” daes eage,” or ” day’s eye ” because of the way the flower blossoms at the first sign of dawn.
• There scientific named is “Bellis perennis”.
• This is a very beautiful and whitish flower.
• It’s a great source of vitamin C and other medicinal ingredients.
• Daisy symbolizes Love, childbirth, Innocence, motherhood and rebirth.
• It is a two – in – one flower- outer petals make one flower and small inner another.
• It is found in different size and in colors like Pink, Green, Yellow, White etc.

• The carnation is a types of a flowering plant which is prized for its beautiful blooms.
• Carnation is also known as grenadine, clove- gilly flowers, divine flowers, clove pinks and gilly flowers.
• Its scientific named is “Dianthus caryophyllaceae“.
• This scientific named is taken from the two Greek words” Dios” which refer to the God Zeus and “Anthos” which translates to flower. Thats why it is also known as ” Flower of God” or ” God’s Flower“.
• The carnations have a soft, spicy, balsamic scent that is devoid of cloves.
• Carnations have voluminous and bouffant like shape which are truly adept at adding mass to a bouquet. This makes them ideal to pair with flowers which miss the same natural “bounciness” and volume.
• It is used for treating muscle spasms and further develop heart wellbeing.
• It is also useful for treating the issue of hair loss and sore muscles.
• Carnation tea is proved to be very effective against depression that can lift the mind-set of people instantly.
• Its tea is also used as a treatment for diarrhea.

6. Gerbera Daisy

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• Gerbera daisy are bright, colorful flowers that is commonly planted in gardens as bedding plants.
• Gerbera daisy are the members of the aster family and they are similar to sunflowers and marigolds.
• Their scientific named is “Gerbera“.
• It is also written as Gerbera jamesonii. Its plants thrive in a position with full sun sandy soil.
• Gerbera daisy comes in many vibrant colors including red, orange, yellow, pink, white and cream with their alluring fragrance.
• The gerbera flower is a symbol of purity, joy, and devoted love.
• Gerberas might be the perfect flower for you, if you suffer from hay fever.
• It is generally used as a decorative cut flower for bouquets but are also in flower beds.

7. Orchid

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• Orchid is a diverse and widespread group of flowering plants with blooms which are often colourful and fragrant.
• It’s belong to the Orchidaceae family.
• It has three petals, three sepals, and an ovary with three chambers.
• It’s two of the petals and three sepals are frequently similar to one another but one petal is usually highly modified to produce a ‘lip‘ or labellum.
• The scientific name of orchid is Orchidaceae.
• Orchid has a great source of vitamin A and antioxidants.
• It is used for treating skin problems like wrinkles, blemishes and more.
• Orchid is found in a multiple colors like red, pink, white, green, orange, blue, yellow and purple.

8. Tulip

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• Tulips are one of the most beautiful bright colored, bell-shaped flower on a stem that grows from a bulb, also a flower itself.
• It is a member of a lily family and they usually bloom in spring.
• The word tulip has been derived from a Persian word called turban.
• It is found in a multiple color like red, pink, yellow or white.
• Tulip is the national flower of Turkey as well as Afghanistan.
• The scientific named of tulip flower is Tulipa.
• The Tulip flowers are shaped like a cup and it has three petals, sepals, and stems.
• The meaning of tulip is generally perfect and deep love.
• Its petals are edible and can be used in the place of onions in many recipes or even to make wine.
• Tulip flowers are known to be a great poultice for insect bites, honey bee stings, burns and rashes on the skin as it gave quick relief with a soothing effect.

9. Peony

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• Peony is a large and layered flowers with sweet fragrance.
• It can live for over 100 years.
• The scientific named of Peony flower is Paeonia.
• They are only genus in the family Paeoniaceae which are native to Asia, Europe and Western North America.
• Peony produces large single and double flowers of white, pink, rose and deep crimson colors in late spring and early summer.
• Peony mostly grow in a sunny location with well- drained soil.
• It is used for the purpose of gout, osteoarthritis, fever, respiratory tract illnesses and cough.
• Peony smell like sweet and rosy to citrusy and spicy.
• It comes in a variety of colors, but red, pink, white and yellow are most popular in the world.

10. Dahlia

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• Dahlia is a beautiful shining star and attractive flower with simple leaves that are segmented and toothed or cut.
• They are planted in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.
• It is a member of the Asteraceae famil of dicotyledonous plants.
• The scientific named of Dahlia flower is Dahlia.
• The birthplace of today’s dahlias are belongs to the mountain regions of Mexico and Guatemala.
• It may be respects that dahlia culture is similar to “tomato culture“. They are easy plants to grow and yield beautiful blooms from mid-summer through fall.
• Dahlia is found in peach, red, lavender, white, yellow, orange, pink and bi-color. Their shapes change from tiny pom to gigantic, corsage-worthy blooms.
• Dahlia are mostly fragrance-free.

11. Marigold

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• Marigolds are ultimate deer-resistant flowering plants that is found in red, orange, yellow and maroon color.
• The scientific named of Marigold flower is Tagetes.
• Marigold is also known as “Gendha“.
• Specially, it can be found anywhere in India.
• They are found in round shape that are many petals inside it.
• When the Marigold flower is ripe than the leaves are planted in the soil to prepare a marigold plant.
• Marigold represent the sun, symbolizing brightness and positive energy that’s why they are very popular in Hindu weddings.
• Marigolds are also associated with Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, who are viewed as an ideal couple in Hindu Mythology.
• It is used for medicinal purpose such as skin conditions of all kinds, including contusions, bruises and varicose veins.

12. Azalea

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• Azalea is a funnel- shaped flowers that are two-lipped with often fragrant.
• The scientific named of Azalea is ” Rhododendron” .
• Azalea has delightfully scented with a sweet and spicy clove fragrance reminiscent of cottage pinks and carnations.
• These attract butterflies and hummingbirds with their blooms in multiple seasons.
• It is said that Azalea flowers are an ideal gift for somebody who aspires to greatness.
• Azalea found in shades of yellow, pink, organe, red and white in color.

13. Aster

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• Actually, aster is a member of the sunflower family.
• It has round yellow center which are made up of a network of extremely small mini flowers called flowerets.
• Asters creat large clusters of flowers in white, purple, lavender, pink and red.
• Their plants tolerate poor soil and dryness but bloom poorly in dry soil.
• The scientific named of Aster is ” Aster “.
• It gives off a balsam like scent when crushed.
• Aster is a name comes from Greek word for ” star ” which is ” asteri“.
• It is commonly used added to tea blends, eaten fresh in salads or used as a garnish.
• The Aster of New England imparts medicial properties of immense value. Their stems and roots are used as poultices in relieving pain and healing wounds.
• Althought root alone is helpful in attenuating Diarrhea and fever.

14. Buttercup

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• Buttercup is a small shiny yellow wild flower which look like cups.
• It is basically five petaled flowers.
• It called buttercup because the beginning of the name seems to come from a belief that it gave butter its golden hue.
• Buttercup is a kind of herbaceous plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family.
• The scientific named of Buttercup is”Ranunculus“.
• All parts of a buttercup are poisonous for cattle and humans.
• It grows upto 14 to 16 inches in height.
• A few types of buttercups have orange, red or white blossoms.
• Buttercups have shiny blossoms thanks to extraordinary layer of intelligent cells that are situated underneath the shallow cells of the petals.
• Buttercups normally blossom from April to May. A few species bloom during the summer.
• Buttercup fruit is called achene.
• It belongs to the group of dry and little fruits that contain just a single seed.
• Buttercup is utilized for joint inflammation, nerve pain, blisters, chronic, skin issues, and bronchitis.

15. Chrysanthemum

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• Chrysanthemums is are sun-loving plants which is brightly coloured and shaped like a ball.
• It called mums or chrysanths sometimes. Thses flowering plants are related to the genus Chrysanthemum in the family Asteraceae.
• Chrysanthemum flower name is taken from the Greek words chrysos and anthemon.
• The scientific named of Chrysanthemum is “Chrysanthemum“.
•  It was first cultivated in the country China as a flowering herb and it is described in writings as early as 15th century B.C.
• Chrysanthemums are available in different shapes and sizes and the flowers vary between species.
•  Its stem can reach 5 to 15 centimeters in height.
• There flower can have 1 to 25 centimeters in diameter.
• Chrysanthemum is used in the field to treat chest pain, fever, cold, dizziness, headache, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and swelling.
• The chrysanthemum became related with death as opposed to life in European cultures because of its common use as gravesite decoration.
• Chrysanthemum flowers found in a range of colors in shades of white, yellow, orange, lavender, purple or red as well as bicolor flowers.

16. Geranium

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• Geranium is a typically five-petaled and white to purple flower.
• Their leaves are palmate divided into narrow pointed segments.
• They are found in coloured white, pink, purple or blue, often with distinctive veining.
• It will grow in any soil as long as it isn’t waterlogged.
• The scientific named of Geranium is “Geranium“.
• The common name of Geranium is “Cranesbills”.
• Geranium are found throughout the temperate regions of the world and the mountains of the jungles, yet generally in the eastern part of the Mediterranean region.
• Rugmini is the Hindi name of Geranium.
• Geraniums are known for their best aromatic and green foliage.
• The fragrance of Geraniums are varies from plant to plant.
• Geranium smell like citrus and fruity accents with a hint of spice and a rose when we smash a geranium leaf between our fingers.
• Although geranium is frequently confused with ‘the other’ rose but with a less powdery and more lemony, herbaceous fragrance, with a soft but potent warm green scent.
• Geranium oil is widely used in the field of an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.

17. Delphinium

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• A Delphinium is any of a large genus of the buttercup family that bears tall spikes of blue flowers.
• Its common named is larkspur.
• The genus name Delphinium derives from the Ancient Greek word “Delphinion” which means “dolphin”.
• Their leaves are deeply lobed with three to seven toothed that sharp curves in a palmate shape.
• The flowers of most species have five spreading sepals and four petals for e.g. Delphinium nuttallianum.
• The scientific named of Delphinium is “Delphinium”.
• Delphinium grows in moist but well-drained soil in full sun.
• People use the flower to make medicine to treat intestinal worms, fluid retention, poor appetite, and trouble sleeping (insomnia).
• Delphiniums bloom in a wide array of colors that are true blues, purple, lavender, pink, scarlet, white, and rarely yellow.
• It has a strong musky smell.

18. Lavender

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• Lavender is a plant that has grey-green leaves like needles small and pale purple flowers.
• Their leaves are covered in fine hairs or indumentum in the most species that normally contain essential oils.
• Lavender flowers may be blue, violet or lilac in the wild species, occasionally blackish purple or yellowish.
• For the best growth lavender needs full sun and well-drained soil.
• The name lavender derives from the Latin verb “lavare,” which means “to wash.”
• The scientific named of lavender is “Lavandula“.
• The scent of lavender is delicate, sweet, and simultaneously flowery, herbal, and evergreen.
• Additionally, it contains subtle, powdery or smoky undertones.
• A few lavenders smell more like medicinal camphor and are more reminiscent of rosemary’s balsamic resin.
• People frequently use lavender for anxiety, stress, sleeplessness, depression, dementia, pain and many other ailments.
• However many of these claims are not well-supported by science.

19. Snapdragon

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• A snapdragon is a plant bearing spikes of brightly coloured two-lobed flowers that can open and shut like a mouth.
• A snapdragon is also known as Antirrhinum, dog flowers and dragon flowers because of the flowers’ imagined similarity to a dragon’s face that opens and closes its mouth when lateral pressure is applied.
• The scientific named of snapdragon is “Antirrhinum”.
• Their leaves are usually lance- shaped.
• Snapdragon flowers are tubular and bilaterally symmetrical.
• There are many different colours of Snapdragons such as white, yellow, orange, red, purple, lavender, burgundy and pink.
• Snapdragon are used to create edible oils in Russia.
• Snapdragons flower grow best in rich, well-draining soil in a sunny location.
• Snapdragon flower and leaves have been used as traditional herbal medicine for treating several symptoms and diseases such as watery eyes, gum scurvy, ulcers, liver disorder, hemorrhoids and tumors.
• All snapdragons are ethylene sensitive and most florist snapdragons do not give off much scent.

20. Zinnia

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• Zinnia is an an American plant of the daisy family that is cultivated for its bright showy flower heads with long-lasting ray flowers.
• Full sun is ideal for zinnia growth and flowering.
• Even in warmer climates with afternoon shadow, they can flower there, but they may be more prone to disease and produce fewer flowers.
• It needs Organically rich, fertile soils with good drainage are ideal for growing zinnias.
• Zinnias best bloom from April to November.
• The scientific named of Zinnia is “Zinnia“.
• Zinnia appears in a range from a single row of petals to a dome shape.
• Zinnias have no fragrance but they do grow in a huge range of colors may be yellow, orange, red, purple, white, chartreuse or lilac.
• Zinnia species are utilised in folk medicine for the treatment of malaria and stomach pain as well are used as hepatoprotective, antiparasitic, antifungal and antibacterial agents.

21. Iris

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• Iris flower is beautiful bloom that possess three sepals, three petals, and three broad pollen-receptive stigma branches, under which the pollen-producing anthers are hidden.
• The word “iris” taken from the Greek word “rainbow” that is also the name for the Greek goddess of the rainbow.
• Iris inflorescences are in the shape of a fan and contain one or more symmetrical six-lobed flowers.
• They grow on a pedicel or peduncle.
• The scientific named of Iris is “Iris“.
• Iris required a full sun location in well-draining soil with an ideal pH of 6.8.
• Iris flower appears in shades of purple, orange, rose, black, white, blue, red, peach and yellow.
• Iris flowers have a buttery-soft, smooth and skin-like scent.
• Iris Orris root is used for blood-purifying, gland-stimulating, increasing kidney activity, stimulating appetite and digestion, and increasing bile flow.
• It is also utilised for headache, muscle and joint pain, migraine, toothache, constipation, bloating, diabetes, and skin diseases.

22. Rose

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• Roses are the most beautiful flower of all because they emits beautiful positive feelings.
• Rose is also known as the king and queen of flowers.
• It belongs to the genus Rosa and family Rosaceae.
• The name of rose is derived from the Latin “rosa” which refers to the Rosa genus of woody perennial flowers.
• The scientific named of rose is “Rosa“.
• It is the oldest flowering plant that born in June.
• Rose has swirling petals, long stems, and oval leaflet extend to roses a mystic charm that is difficult to discover in any other flower.
• The beauty and fragrance of roses is a sight and experience to behold.
• The rose is viewed as a representation of love.
• Rose is the national flower of the United Kingdom, the United States and the Maldives.
• The most popular use for roses is as aesthetic plants developed for their blossoms in gardens and occasionally indoors.
• They have also been employed in the commercial production of cut flowers and perfumes.
• Some of them are employed as ornamental plants, as hedges, and for other practical reasons including game cover and slope stabilisation.
• Rose come in many different colors such as red, violets, pink, orange, blue and even black.

23. Sunflower

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• A sunflower is a large yellow flowers with tall plant annual forb of the genus Helianthus.
• It is frequently cultivated for its edible oily seeds.
• The scientific named of sunflower is “Helianthus“.
• Helianthus is the binomial name that is derived from the Greek Helios ‘sun‘ and anthos ‘flower’, while the epithet annuus means ‘annual‘ in Latin.
• The 1st time sunflower plant was domesticated in the Americas.
• In the 16th century their seeds were brought to Europe from the Americas.
• Russia and Ukraine together generate more than half of the world’s seed output.
• Sunflower plant typically grows to a height of 3 metres and has an upright, rough-hairy stem (10 feet).
• Sunflower is made up of many tiny flowers.
• The flower head is actually made up of up to two thousand florets.
• These tiny flowers are contain so much nectar making them a great treat for bees as well.
• Their leaves are broad, rough, and typically alternating; the largest and most frequently heart-shaped ones are found near the bottom.
• Sunflowers were also ground into flour and their seeds were roasted and consumed.
• It should come as no surprise that sunflowers are viewed as being incredibly uplifting flowers.
• They are the ideal flowers to commemorate a happy event or to lift someone’s spirits through a trying period.
• Sunflowers not only resemble tiny suns, but their blooms also move with the sun as it crosses the sky.
• They can travel back to their original position at night thanks to their internal biological clocks, which enable them to track the sun as it moves from east to west during the day.
• They only do this, though, while they are young plants because it promotes healthy growth.
• Sunflower is available in many other colors that including shades of gold, rose, cream, pink, and even chocolate brown.
• Sunflower gives a subtle and faint smell that gives a natural, irresistible fragrance.

24. Poppy

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• A poppy is a bright red wild flower that has small black seeds.
• A poppy is a flowering plant belonging to the subfamily Papaveroideae of the family Papaveraceae.
• It has often grown for their colourful flowers.
• Herbaceous plants known as Poppies.
• The scientific named of poppy is “Papaver“.
• There flowers are up to 3–10 cm in diameter, normally with four white, mauve or red petals, sometimes with dark markings at the base.
• A poppy needs full sun and well- drained, fertile soil for their best growth.
• The standard poppy has five papery petals, but certain varieties known as “doubles” have significantly more.
• On large plants, the flowers can have a diameter of up to four inches and have petals that resemble a cup.
• The opium poppy’s petals fall off a few days after it blooms, leaving its seed capsule behind.
• The poppy has served as a constant reminder of the First World War.
• The blue poppy is the national flower of Bhutan.
• Poppy basically available in three colors such as Red, White, Purple and Black.
• Poppy used to relax smooth muscle tone, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, toothache, earache, sore throat and even for reducing the appearance of wrinkles and in lipstick.
• The opium poppy is the primary source of several drugs, such as morphine, codeine and heroin.

25. Periwinkle

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• A periwinkle is typically bluish flowers that has flat-petalled with glossy leaves.
• The color of periwinkle is blue with shades of purple and sits beyween the two in the color wheel.
• Its belong to the violet family.
• Their name is derived from the lesser periwinkle or myrtle herb that bears flowers of the same color.
• The scientific named of periwinkle is “Vinca“.
• The color periwinkle is also known as “lavender blue” and “light blue violet”.
• Its plant grow upto 6inches tall.
• Periwinkle is also likes to be in shade and a little bit of a sun.
• They do very well in moist soil and likes getting water regularly.
• Periwinkle got the name “Sadabahar” in Hindi.
• The color of periwinkle is most commonly observed in red-eyed, pink, blue and white.
• They don’t known for their scent.
• Periwinkle is used in the field of medicine for the treatment of leukemia, vaginal discharge, throat ailments, tonsillitis, diarrhea, chest pain, high blood pressure, sore throat, intestinal pain and swelling, toothache and water retention.

26. Crocus

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• Crocus is a small yellow, purple or white buds flower that has in the shape of inverted tear-drop formed by six petals in two whorls of three.
• Their outer whorl’s petals are slightly larger than the inner whorl’s.
• It is aslo known as Saffron.
• The dried stigma of the autumn- blooming plant Crocus sativus is used to make saffron.
• It is one of the most costly spices in the world and is treasured for use as a spice and dye.
• The primary country for saffron manufacturing is Iran.
• The scientific named of crocus is “Crocus“.
• They can withstand both cold weather and low temperatures.
• The majority of crocus cultivars require a bright, open location for planting.
• They’ll flourish in grass and turn into a stunning spring meadow.
• Some species, like Crocus gargaricus, may also grow in partial shade and require moist but well-drained soil.
• The crocus plant is useful as a spice and medicinal in addition to being a floral plant.
• Medicine is made from the flower, bulb, leaves, and seed.
• However, the entire plant is regarded as poisonous.
• Autumn crocus is used to treat gout, familial Mediterranean fever, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) despite major safety concerns.
• Crocus is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of many diseases including tumors.
• The majority of common crocus variants have little to no perfume, although a handful of the more desirable ones have.

27. Black- eyed Susan

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• Black- eyed susan is a flower with dark-brown central cone that is surrounded by rich, yellow, petal-like rays.
• Their leaves are long, lanceolate, and unpleasant to the touch.
• The black-eyed Susan gets its name because of its black center or eye.
• Black-eyed Susans have stalks more than 8 inches long, flowers with a breadth of 2 to 3 inches, and leaves that are at least 6 inches long.
• They can grow to be 1 to 3 feet tall.
• Black-eyed Susans should be planted in full sun in the spring or early fall.
• The scientific named of Black-eyed Susans is “Rudbeckia hirta“.
• They are mostly show in bright yellow, gold, or bronze color.
• Black-eyed Susans has a pleasant sweet smell which is similar to sweet grass.
• It is the national flower of Maryland.
• Black-eyed Susans roots are used by several Native American herbal treatments to cold, dropsy, and worms in children.
• The mixture of Black-eyed Susans roots are also used for injuries and snake bites as well as the fluid inside the roots has been used as earache drops.

28. Daffodil

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• Daffodil is a tall yellow bell-shaped flower with a long stem that grows in the spring.
• The scientific named of Daffodil is “Narcissus“.
• Narcissus features striking flowers with six tepals that resemble petals and are topped by a corona in the form of a cup or trumpet.
• Daffodil is belong to Amaryllidaceae family.
• The color of Daffodil are generally white and yellow but also available in various combinations of pink and orange, with or without yellow, in intense and pastel shades.
• They are planted in October and its flowers bloom in late winter or early spring.
• The Daffodils mostly grow in the regions of North America, except in the hottest, wettest areas, such as South Florida.
• Daffodil is the national flower of “Wales“.
• Aside from the more popular daffodil, known as Nargis in India, wild daffodils are also grown in India.
• Daffodil smell like heady floral with sweet and green nuances.
• But some of daffodil will miss fragrance completely.
• Daffodils have been used regularly in folk and traditional medicine such as asthma, joint pain, and wound healing as well as being used for centuries in cancer treatments.

29. Petunia

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• Petunia is a South American plant that has purple, white or red funnel-shaped flowers with many ornamental varieties.
• Petunia needs full sunlight at least 5 or 6 hours every day to perform better bloom.
• Its belong to the family Solanaceae and subfamily Petunioideae.
• Petunia flower made up of five fused or partially fused petals and five green sepals.
• The scientific named of Petunia is “Petunia“.
• They grow better in flourish moist soil at low atmospheric humidity conditions.
• It releases smell like an aromatic, sweet-smelling fragrance in the evening to attract insect pollinators as well as hawk moths.
• They can be used as seasonal groundcover, colour masses, borders, containers, and hanging baskets.
• Asparagus beetles, leafhoppers, aphids, and tomato worms are all deterred by petunias, a useful plant for pest control.
• The flowers are funnel-shaped, consisting of five fused or partially fused petals and five green sepals.

30. Ranunculus