Mussaenda

Mussaenda Family: Rubiaceae August, 19, 2011 This shrub is sometimes referred to as “Bangkok Rose”. It produces a showy display in shades of white, pink, salmon to red over an extended period. Unfortunately, the bushes are not so attractive in winter when they can loose their leaves if we have had a drought. Therefore, they might… [Continue Reading]

Mussaenda

Bougainvillea

June 22, 2011 Our beloved bougainvillea, what would a caribbean garden be without one or two of these beauties. Bougainvillea (pronounced /ˌbuːɡɨnˈvɪliə/)[2] is a genus of Flowering Plants native to South America . Different authors accept between four and 18 species in the genus. The plant was classified by Europeans in Brazil in 1768, by Philibert Commerçon, a French botanist accompanying French… [Continue Reading]

Bougainvillea spectabilis

Antigua’s National Flower – The Agave

Other Names: Dagger Log or Batta Log (Barbuda). Agave Karatto, Century Plant Family: Lily Family Description: This plant of the Lily Family is very majestic and noble to look at; it is well named as the word “Agave” is from the Greek “Agave” meaning “noble”. Perennial: It flowers once in 10- 20 years then it… [Continue Reading]

Agave