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Sep 6, 2011

Apple blossom is considered to be one of the most

Apple blossom is considered to be one of the most aromatic and splendid flowering species. This tree produces the blooms in tints of white or pink. Lustrous, green, round-shaped fruit typically follow them.
The Apple blossom blooms are about 4 cm in diameter; being formed of 5 petals the clustered flowers are borne on long stalks. Beside of they have plenty of stamens and five styles that are joined with villose at the base.
Pyrus coronaria gives rise to marvelous flowers every spring season. These aromatic blooms are the official state flowers of two American states that are Arkansas and Michigan.
Arkansas declared the apple blossom as its official state flower in 1901 as it was a main apple producing state. Till today Lincoln City in Washington County sets up an Arkansas Apple Festival every year. Michigan got Pyrus coronaria as the official state flower in 1897. This state is the 3rd biggest apple producing state of America.

   

The botanical name is Polemonium caeruleum

The botanical name is Polemonium caeruleum. Being commonly known as Greek Valerian, Bluebell or Skunk Weed, the plant belongs to the family Polemoniaceae (phlox).
It originates from the northeastern America, thieving in bogs and wetlands. Polemonium is taken from the Greek word ‘polemonion’ , that is a name used for a medicinal plant related to the philosopher Polemos of Cappadocia.
However it should be noted that jacob’s lader has no medicinal properties. The genus name was given after two or three famous people. Among them are King Polemon of Pontus and Anthenian philosopher Polemon.
The plant is notable by its pine-like scent of the root. It bears ladder resembling leaves. The blooming time is in the beginning and mid-summer.
Native tribes applied it to do a head and hair wash. Jacob’s ladder was eaten for inducing vomiting and treating skin diseases. European Jacob's ladders were cultivated in gardens for a long time as the plant was mistakenly believed to own an abundance of medicinal properties.
Nowadays Jacob's ladder perfectly serves as container flower; its dried blooms are used potpourris.

Jacob's Ladder
  
Polemonium Caeruleum
  
Greek Valerian