Being a representative of the Rubiaceae family

Being a representative of the Rubiaceae family, bouvardia was called in honor of Dr. Charles Bouvard, a former superintendent of the Jardin du Roi in Paris and a physician to Louis XIII.
Nowadays there are more than 30 species of this plant. Most of them are shrubs and herbs inhabiting Mexico and Central America. Bouvardia was first brought to the United Kingdom in 1854. Today these plants are bred and grown in sub-tropics and Holland. The familiar to everyone relatives of this flower are gardenias, sweet woodruff, coffee and gallium.
Symbolizing “enthusiasm” bouvardia does not relates to ordinary flowers. Its hallmark is loose clusters of tubular star resembling blossoms which are fringed with green leaves and borne on tall stems. The distinctive feature of this flower is that each stem of it looks like a tiny nosegay in bright versatile shades and colors. In addition this plant is distinguished by pleasant odor.
Being popular all over the world the flower is available during the whole year. The cut blossom lasts for 7-10 days. For proper care bouvardia requires high temperature and enough water.
Resembling jasmine bouvardia is available in pink, orange, peach, white colors. They are the irreplaceable additions into wedding bouquets, designs and arrangements.

　　

These tasty golden-orange fruits frequently

American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) is famous by a lot of names; among them are common persimmon and possumwood. The plant can be found in the southeastern America. Growing wild it has been in cultivation for its edible fruit and wood by Native Americans.
Diospyros virginiana is capable to attain the height up to 20 meters. In summer season it bears aromatic, bell-like flowers in creamy-yellow color. American Persimmon can produce the fruit only after 6 years of its life. Ancient Greek called the tree’s fruit as 'the Fruit of the Gods'.
These tasty golden-orange fruits frequently hang on the tree after the foliage die off in the fall. By the way, one can come across a rare natural form of the species bearing darker fruit, nearly black. This form is known under the name Diospyros virginiana atra. The ripe fruit have sweet taste; that is why they are used in desserts and cuisine.
In addition to the fruit-producing capability, American Persimmon is a perfect middle-sized yard tree.