The Drumstick Alliums (Allium sphaerocephalon), also known as the round-headed leek, garlic, or ball-head onion, are bulbous herbaceous perennials from the Amaryllis family. They boast numerous intriguing names. These plants are native to various parts of Europe, excluding the northern and western regions such as Scotland, Scandinavia, the Netherlands, Ireland, and the Baltic States. Their …
Plectranthus verticillatus, commonly known as Swedish begonia, Swedish ivy, or whorled plectranthus, belongs to the Plectranthus genus within the Lamiaceae (Labiatae) family. Interestingly, despite its common name, it is not related to the ivy plants of the Hedera genus. It is more closely related to mint and grows by trailing, but unlike true ivy, it …
Baby’s breath belongs to the genus Gypsophila. These delicate flowering plants are part of the carnation family, Caryophyllaceae. Native to a vast region encompassing Africa, Australia, Eurasia, and the Pacific Islands, Gypsophila boasts remarkable diversity, particularly in Turkey. In fact, Turkey is a hotspot for Gypsophila diversity, hosting approximately 35 unique species. Some of these …