Amaryllis belladonna's showy blooms rise above the ground on a bare and upright stem.
Yellow Daylily
Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus has edible buds and tubers and a sweet citrus fragrance.
Crapemyrtles
Lagerstoemia not only blooms in vivid red, pinks, and purples but also lasts until autumn.
Sunflowers
With vibrant yellow flowers, plants of the genus Helianthus have a world record and a famous painting dedicated to them.
Roses
The sweetly-scented flowers of the genus Rosa are famous worldwide for their association with love and beauty.
Wax Begonia
Begonia cucullata's red flowers and waxy green leaves flourish in warm climates.
Coppertips
Crocosmia's flowers bloom in fiery red. Their stems arch, and their sword-like leaves stand upright.
Lavender
With a sweet fragrance, Lavandula can even be used to flavor ice cream!
Shasta Daisy
Though resembling an ordinary daisy, Leucanthemum × superbum can be a cross between four different plants.
Fennel
This strong tasting herb, Foeniculum vulgare, is easy to recognize and can even grow taller than a person.
Peonies
Imperial palaces, Memorial Day, courage and honor -- these are just a few things Paeonia's gorgeous flowers bring to mind.
Forget-me-nots
A sky blue flower, Myosotis is also a symbol of "eternal remembrance."
Trefoil / Deer Vetch
Plants of the genus Lotus are sometimes called bacon-and-eggs, for the yellow color of the flowers.
White Clover
Trifolium repens is associated with sweet honey, good luck, and an Irish holiday.
Wild Mustard
Healthy for humans but calamitous to cows, Sinapis arvensis can even be found at the North Pole!
Dandelions
Taraxacum: a cure for all illnesses? It might grow right outside your doorstep.
Plantains
Bitten by a spider? Use plants of the genus Plantago to soothe your wound.
All-heal
A popular panacea, Prunella vulgaris, grows widely in the Oregon mountains.
Common Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea was the first wildflower we could name while camping in Oregon.
Common Agapanthus
With purple pollen, Agapanthus praecox resembles a giant dandelion seed head.
Japanese Cheesewood
Containing a toxic compound, Pittosporum tobira was once used as bait to kill fish.
California Poppy
The Golden State's state flower, Eschscholzia californica, blooms in gold.
Star Jasmine
The sweet-smelling Trachelospermum jasminoides is a perfume and a common Chinese medicine.
Baby Sage
A favorite of hummingbirds, Salvia microphylla resembles a person with red pants.
Peruvian Lilies
The gorgeous freckled blooms of the genus Alstroemeria are unfortunately poisonous to cats.
Lindheimer’s Beeblossom
Named after the Father of Texas Botany, Oenothera lindheimeri look like butterflies about to take flight.
Santa Barbara Daisy
Use Erigeron karvinskianus to create a daisy wall or to carpet your stone steps!
Pink Evening Primrose
Oenothera speciosa spreads like fire, adding splashes of pink to the North American grasslands.
Lotuses
Sacred in many cultures, flowers of the genus Nelumbo have water-repellant leaves and edible seeds.
Japanese Honeysuckle
Known for its fragrance and invasive nature, Lonicera japonica can produce poisonous berries.
English Primrose
One of the first flowers to bloom in the spring, Primula vulgaris can add flavor to your salad!
Hydrangeas
Unlike most flowers, some Hydrangeas can change color, resulting in dazzling ombres of pink, purple, and blue.
Southern Magnolia
One of the oldest tree species in the world, Magnolia grandiflora is a traditional Asian herbal medicine.
Rose-scented Geranium
Pelargonium capitatum's scent comes from the essential oils inside the plant.
Fortnight Lily
Dietes bicolor, a member of the iris family, can apparently glow in the dark.
Pride of Madeira
With dramatic cone-shaped flowers, Echium candicans is poisonous when eaten.
Crimson Bottlebrush
One of the most well-known plants native to Australia, Callistemon citrinus can produce a natural red dye.
Orchid Rockrose
A hybrid between two rockroses, Cistus purpureus is an evergreen shrub with bright pink blooms.
Seaside Daisy
Find the fire-resistant flower, Erigeron glaucus, by the ocean, nodding in the breeze.
Columbines
Different species of Aquilegia often cross-pollinate when planted near each other.
Common Snapdragon
Shaped like a dragon's snout, Antirrhinum majus's flowers can open their jaws like snapping turtles!
Pink-sorrel
This vivid, pink flower, Oxalis articulata, hides an edible surprise -- a burst of sour oxalic acid.
Sweet Alyssum
Lobularia maritima can be found hanging off the cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Red Hot Poker
Resembling flaming spearheads, these striking flowers -- Kniphofia uvaria -- are unfortunately becoming an invasive species.
