Saturday, July 3, 2010

FAMILY | GOODENIACEAE

Goodeniaceae is a family of flowering plants closely related to the asters.
 
One genus, in this family, Scaevola, is considered to be named to allude to the one-sided shape of the flower, which has a five-lobed tubular corolla; scaevus in Latin translates to 'left-handed'. Below: Scaevola aemula, the fairy fan-flower or common fan-flower is native to southern Australia and likes full sun or partial shade.

 
FAN FLOWER SCAEVOLA AEMULA SURDIVAVA FASHION PINK and SALVIA MANNEQUIN BLUE MOUNTAIN 


The abundant blooms of scaevola are borne along fleshy deep green stems. This Australian native is heat- and drought-tolerant so it's a good plant to endure in the heat of the summer. The trailing and cascading habit makes them a natural choice for mixed containers and hanging baskets. 


 

Family: FAMILY | GOODENIACEAE

Genera: Scaevola, Goodenis, Anthotium, Brunonia, Coopernookia, Dampiera, Lechenaultia, Velleia, Verreauxia 

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