period is one of the best recognizable characteristics of Lycoris . Based on the features of flowering time, the special flower shape, and flowering in the absence of leaves, they are known in English as hurricane lily, spider lily, and surprise lily
Lycoris is a perennial bulbous flower belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family, which is commonly known as surprise lily, hurricane lily, or spider lily due to its distinctive flowering characteristics. They bloom from summer to early fall when
Crabapples ( Malus spp.) are small trees and shrubs in the rose family that are valued for their various types of flowers (single, semi-double, and double forms in shades of purple, red, pink, and white), colorful, small fruits (≤5 cm; primarily
, flowering crabapples, peonies, plum flowers, and orchids have been elected as the four greatest spring blossoms ( Wang, 2010 ). Unlike some members in the rose family with mutation into double flowers, such as roses ( Bendahmane et al., 2013 ; Dubois et al
Sweet osmanthus ( Osmanthus fragrans Lour.) is one of the top 10 famous flowering plants, with more than 2500 years of cultivation in China. It is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or small tree with fragrant flowers. There are more than 160 cultivars
-produced commercial crop, the nobile dendrobiums, hybrids made from Dendrobium nobile , have a high market potential because they produce large amounts of flowers and inflorescences simultaneously ( Rotor, 1952 ). A mature pseudobulb of the nobile dendrobium may have
by introducing the large-flowered variety called ‘Sensation’ into the Mexicana complex. Plants from the Mexicali complex are believed to have received their winter-hardiness and long bloom from the Penstemon Section Fasciculus and larger flowers
). Winter-hardy hibiscuses, especially H. moscheutos and its hybrids, have attractive, tropical-looking flowers with a size of 5 to 30 cm in diameter. Winter-hardy hibiscus species are long-day plants ( Warner and Erwin, 2001 ). All species of winter
ornamental qualities during winter and spring. According to the flower morphology and flowering time, they are known as spider lilies, hurricane lilies, and surprise lilies in English ( Knox 2006 ). Lycoris flowers are colorful, with several main colors
four to eight flowers. These flowers are characterized by their pastel, plentiful colors, and multiple flower shapes ( Hsu et al. 1994 ). Because of the special flower shape and biological habit, they have common names such as spider lily, surprise lily