Pericallis × hybrida, known as cineraria, florist's cineraria or common ragwort is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It originated as a hybrid between Pericallis cruenta and P. lanata, both natives of the Canary Islands. The hybrid was first developed in the British royal gardens in 1777. It was originally known as Cineraria × hybrida, but the genus Cineraria is now restricted to a group of South African species, with the Canary Island species being transferred to the genus Pericallis; some botanists also treat it in a broad view of the large and widespread genus Senecio. Some varieties are sold under the trade name Senetti.
A floral tribute to innocent lives lost worldwide through acts of terrorism.
This post is part of the Blue Monday meme,
and also part of the Macro Monday meme,
and also part of the Through my Lens meme,
and also part of the Seasons meme.
Wow, lovely colors and beautiful flowers. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful. They're so perfect. Great photo.
ReplyDeleteThis is a thoughtful tribute, Nick. Many thanks for sharing this with SEASONS! These flowers have the intense french ultramarine I so love to paint with! Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteThose are so pretty & such a vibrant shade of blue.
ReplyDeleteHello Nick, This is a lovely way to remind us of the terror all over our world. Stunning Awesome blues. We must conquer these hateful people.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining Blue Monday and commenting on my post.
Happy Blue Monday.
Jeanne