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cerasina - Dragon Flower
Asclepiadaceae
Huernias are in one the most interesting groups of succulents, the Stapeliads. These members of the Milkweed family are found mostly in the arid regions of Africa and also the Mediterranean.
How to Grow Snap Dragon Flowers
Annual
Snapdragons are native to the Mediterranean. But, we are sure glad someone brought them over here! They are a favorite flower for cutting and fragrance.
Dragon Flower [English]: Dracunculus vulgaris
Dragon Flower [English]: Huernia macrocarpa var. cerasina
Dragon Flowertree [English]: Sesbania formosa
Dragon Fruit [English]: Hylocereus polyrhizus
Dragon Fruit [English]: Hylocereus ocamponis ...
"The Garden of the Dragon Flowers". Bonsai Magazine 28 (3): 20.
^ Clunas, Craig (1996). Fruitful Sites, Garden Culture in Ming Dynasty China. Duke University Press. p. 100.
^ "Peter Mundy's 'Smalle Trees' observation". Phoenixbonsai.
When squeezed side to side, the snapdragon flower opens wide, delighting children of all ages.
The dwarf plant had a normal, snapable snapdragon flower. The breeder, whose name I have lost, removed the anthers from the open faced flower and dabbed pollen from the dwarf plant onto the stigma of the open-faced form.
Other common names include: American Blue Flag, Dagger Flower, Dragon Flower, Flag Lily, Harlequin Blueflag, Liver Lily, Poison Flag, Snake Lily, Water Flag , Water Iris, fleur-de-lis, flower-de-luce, clajeux (Qué), Lis met Bontkleurige Bloem (NL), ...
Dracuncula Vulgaris, or Arum Dracunculus is also known by the name Voodoo Lily or Dragon Flower, but what is it and how do you grow it?
Three Cheers For Oswego Tea ...
Synonyms: Flag lily, purple flag, fleur-de-lis, flower-de-luce, liver lily, poison flag, snake lily, water flag, wild iris, flag lily, dragon flower, dagger flower
Order: Iridaceae ...
 See also: Snapdragon, Flag, Blue Flag, Primrose, Purslane
  
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