3 item(s) tagged "flowers"

on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 by Rayna Levin When I lived in Virginia, I was a landscape designer and was crazy about plants. All kinds. From native trees and wild flowers to exotic garden ornamentals, I just could not get enough.  But then, when I moved to Costa Rica, surprisingly enough, that passion faded. I guess I was preoccupied with learning a new language and adapting to a new culture.  Well, now that I'm feeling... read more.

on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 by Rayna Levin One of my favorite flowers is the passion flower (Passiflora spp.). They come in all colors and sizes, and grow as a woody vine.  There are more than 500 species of Passiflora worldwide, and 60 of those produce edible fruits. There are about 50 species in Costa Rica. The species differ in color, size and shape, but all have very unique, intricate flowers.   In Costa Rica, we kno... read more.

on Thursday, August 13, 2009 by Rayna Levin Another of my all time favorite flowers is the Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia spp.) It's one of the coolest looking flowers you will ever see. There is native species in Virginia (Aristolochia duror) that I loved, so imagine how happy I was when I found out that here in Costa Rica we have one too, and it's gigantic! The Dutchman's Pipe of Costa Rica (Aristolochia grandiflora) is a... read more.