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What does rhodanthe mean?

What does rhodanthe mean? Rhodanthe’s name means rose flower, a composite word made up by the Greek words ῥόδον meaning rose, and ἄνθος meaning flower, blossom. Rhodon is the origin the English word rose, and seems to have been borrowed into the Greek language from the East. Rhododendrons, which include Azaleas, are extensively used as

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Do lupines spread easily?

Do lupines spread easily? Individual lupines plants do not spread. As they get older the root gets bigger and sends up more flower stalks. Lupines, do, however, produce dozens of pealike seeds per plant, which are dispersed when the pods pop open in late July or early August. Lupines are legumes and can improve a

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