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This handout shows some of the variety found in flowers.  First figure out if your flower has Zygomorphic or Actinomorphic symmetry; then look at the vast array of shapes it may be.  these #botanicalterms aren't hard and fast and different botanists use different ones; but it's a good place to start!  #flowerart #botanicalillustration #botany #flowerdiversity #flowerform #symmetry #sciart #learningbotany Horticulture Education, Flower Shapes, Art Description, Plant Science, Plant Identification, Flower Names, Botanical Painting, Celebration Quotes, Botanical Drawings

This handout shows some of the variety found in flowers. First figure out if your flower has Zygomorphic or Actinomorphic symmetry; then look at the vast array of shapes it may be. these #botanicalterms aren't hard and fast and different botanists use different ones; but it's a good place to start! #flowerart #botanicalillustration #botany #flowerdiversity #flowerform #symmetry #sciart #learningbotany

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Baby’s breath are innocent little flowers, aren’t they? Areas of Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Pacific are the native locations of baby’s breath. Baby’s breath has the scientific name Gypsophila and it is from the family Caryophyllaceae, the family of carnations. ‘Baby’s breath’ is also known as ‘soap root’, ‘chalk plant’ and ‘gyp’, and the plants are generally grown from seed. The scientific name of Baby’s breath – ‘Gypsophila’ – comes from the words ‘gypsos’ and ‘philos’. Baby S Breath, Flower Names, House Plant Care, Growing Seeds, Baby's Breath, Annual Plants, House Plant, Little Flowers, The Pacific

Baby’s breath are innocent little flowers, aren’t they? Areas of Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Pacific are the native locations of baby’s breath. Baby’s breath has the scientific name Gypsophila and it is from the family Caryophyllaceae, the family of carnations. ‘Baby’s breath’ is also known as ‘soap root’, ‘chalk plant’ and ‘gyp’, and the plants are generally grown from seed. The scientific name of Baby’s breath – ‘Gypsophila’ – comes from the words ‘gypsos’ and ‘philos’.

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