I learned the word calibrachoa just a few months ago, for a flower related to petunias. Introduced only within the last 30 years. Often called "million bells".
Named after a Mexican pharmacist-botanist, Antonio de la Cal y Bracho (1764-1833), so it should be pronounced kahl-ee-BROTCH-oa, but apparently the usual pronunciation is kahl-ee-bra-KO-a.
I photographed a petunia-like flower on a neighbor's porch, put it into Microsoft Bing's Name that Plant, and got this identification, confirmed with other sources.
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Good write Jerry.
Thanks, Orchi.
...... This is so deceptively massive, I take my hat off to ya pen............. All Good Things, Neville
Thanks, Neville. Happy New Year.
I learned the word calibrachoa just a few months ago, for a flower related to petunias. Introduced only within the last 30 years. Often called "million bells".
Named after a Mexican pharmacist-botanist, Antonio de la Cal y Bracho (1764-1833), so it should be pronounced kahl-ee-BROTCH-oa, but apparently the usual pronunciation is kahl-ee-bra-KO-a.
Has lovely blooms. Happy New Year Robert. Stay Safe and Thanks
I photographed a petunia-like flower on a neighbor's porch, put it into Microsoft Bing's Name that Plant, and got this identification, confirmed with other sources.
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Good one Jerry.
Andy
Thanks Andy
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