Scientific name: Rosa 'Secret'
Clade: Seedless, Angiosperm
Date Collected: April 3, 2012
Location Collected: By the fountain in the center of the Exposition Rose Garden
Habitat: This rose originates from France. But you can also find it in the L.A. county. It needs to be in well-drained soil but in partial shade. It usually blooms in summer and into fall.
Scientific name: Rosa 'Andeli'
Clade: Seedless,Angiosperm
Date Collected: April 3, 2012
Location Collected: This rose was collected near the rear end of the Exposition Rose Garden.
Habitat: This plant needs great exposure to light. It blooms in the spring and fall.
Special Notes: It produces high-centered buds and beautiful bi-colored flowers that are white in the center and have a bright red around the edges. And it can grow up to 5 feet.
Scientific name: Rosa ' Starry Night'
Clade: Seed Producing, Vascular Plant
Date collected: April 3, 2012
Location collected: At the entrance Exposition Rose Garden
Habitat: This plant grows well in spring summer, and fall. They can grow anywhere where it is very moist. Special Notes: This plant is susceptible to diseases and insects. They can grow up to 5 feet but don't require that much maintenance. This plant is in the very early stages of life.
Scientific name: Rosa 'Artistry'
Clade: Vascular plant, angiosperm, seed producing
Date collected: April 3, 2012
Location collected: Next to the fountain in the Exposition Rose Garden
Habitat: Originated in America. It requires moderate water and sunlight but requires high maintenance. It blooms in the spring, summer, and fall. And its height can reach up to be 5 feet.
Scientific Name: Alocasia macrorrhiza 'Lutea'
Clade: Vascular Plant, seedless
Date collected: April 3, 2012
Location collected: At the edge of the Exposition Rose Garden
Habitat: It requires a medium amount of water and is originated from Asia and Australia. It cannot tolerate cold weather. It has a fast growth rate and needs sun.
Special Notes: If you ingest this plant, it can cause great harm to your body.
Scientific Name: Nephrolepis exaltata 'Blonde'
Clade: Vascular plant, seedless
Date Collected: April 3, 2012
Location Collected: In the Exposition Rose Garden by the entrance
Habitat: It grows in part sun and part shade. It doesn't require much maintenance and medium requirement for water. The fern can spread up to 4 feet.
Scientific Name: Sabal minor x Sabal mexicana
Clade:Vascular plant, Angiosperm
Date Collected: April 3, 2012
Location Collected: Right outside of the Exposition Rose Garden
Habitat: They grow in sun and in shade but take a very long time to grow. They have broadleaves and they don't require much maintenance.
Special Notes: They are susceptible to insects and diseases.
Scientific Name: Heteromeles arbutifolia
Clade: Vascular plant, gymnosperm, seed producing
Date Collected: April 3, 2012
Location Collected: Right outside of the Exposition Rose Garden
Habitat: It is commonly found in the southeastern United States. They are native to Florida. They need part shade and part sun. And they don't need that much water.
Special notes: Even though they are berries, it is not recommended that you eat them without them being tested for any diseases first. But birds eat them anyways.
Scientific Name: Agapanthus Africanus
Clade: Vascular plant, gymnosperm, seedless
Date collected: April 3, 2012
Location collected: By the entrance of the Exposition Rose Garden
Habitat: The plant is grown in full sun and is bloomed in the summer. Its rate growth is moderate and requires medium amount of water. And its maintenance level is low.
Special Notes: The plant is usually blue/purple but in my picture, I caught a white one. It can grow up to 5 feet. It is not susceptible to insects and diseases but is strangely deer resistant.
Scientific Name: Rosa 'Flower Carpet'
Clade: Gymnosperm
Date Collected: April 3, 2012
Location collected: Near the exit of the Exposition Rode Garden
Habitat: It requires rich soil and a lot of sunlight. It blooms from summer to fall. It requires a lot of maintenance to keep the rose alive.
Resources:
OnlinePlantGuide.com> Plant Information and Pictures. 2011. 5 Apr.2012<http://www.onlineplantguide.com/Index.aspx>
