After two months of A Sprig of Summer, this photo series has come to an end. We hope that it has brought you a bit of hope and joy during these difficult times. As former president Jimmy Carter said: Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or …
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Belladonna Lily
Amaryllis belladonna's showy blooms rise above the ground on a bare and upright stem.
Japanese Maple Tree
Known to be a "must-have" plant, Acer palmatum can even be made into a delicacy.
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.
Walnut Trees
A variety of people use some part of Juglans trees in their daily lives -- chefs, carpenters, cabinet-makers, carvers, and common folk.
Maidenhair Ferns
With water repelling leaves, plants of the Adiantum genus can even grow on a rocky cliff.
Snake Plant
Dubbed "the bedroom plant", Sansevieria trifasciata has snake-like leaves and can purify the air in your room.
Common Asparagus Fern
With soft, feathery leaves, Asparagus setaceus can be an elegant houseplant.
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!
Oriental Arborvitae
The symmetrical Platycladus orientalis is known as the "tree of life" (and for good reasons).
Pacific Bleeding Heart
With a special way of spreading its seeds, Dicentra formosa can be seen throughout the North American west coast.
Shasta Daisy
Though resembling an ordinary daisy, Leucanthemum × superbum can be a cross between four different plants.
Peonies
Imperial palaces, Memorial Day, courage and honor -- these are just a few things Paeonia's gorgeous flowers bring to mind.
Chameleon Plant
Known for its fishy taste, Houttuynia cordata has distinct heart-shaped leaves.
Forget-me-nots
A sky blue flower, Myosotis is also a symbol of "eternal remembrance."
Loquat Tree
Producing delicious yellow fruits, Eriobotrya japonica can be found all over the world.
Maple Trees
The seeds of Acer trees spin like helicopters when they fall to the ground in autumn.
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.
Spruce Trees
Wood of trees in the genus Picea can be found in paper, pianos, and planes.
Himalayan Blackberry
Though covered in thorns, Rubus armeniacus produces tasty berries in the summer.
Wild Mustard
Healthy for humans but calamitous to cows, Sinapis arvensis can even be found at the North Pole!
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.
Sword Fern
Polystichum munitum resembles the top part of a palm tree.
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.
