Flowers

You are in

Customize

Related images

Ads

Wiki

For other uses, see Flower (disambiguation). A poster with twelve species of flowers or clusters of flowers of different families

A flower, also known as a bloom or blossom, is the reproductive structure found in flowering plants (plants of the division Magnoliophyta, also called angiosperms). The biological function of a flower is to mediate the union of male sperm with female ovum in order to produce seeds. The process begins with pollination, is followed by fertilization, leading to the formation and dispersal of the seeds. For the higher plants, seeds are the next generation, and serve as the primary means by which individuals of a species are dispersed across the landscape. The grouping of flowers on a plant are called the inflorescence.

In addition to serving as the reproductive organs of flowering plants, flowers have long been admired and used by humans, mainly to beautify their environment but also as a source of food.

IRC Chat channels

rus.net #flowers

darkmyst.org #starlit-flowers-ooc

lucidchat.net #flower_paradise

undernet.org #Flowers

quakenet.org #flowers

ktu.lt #flowers

quakenet.org #minki

enterthegame.com #flowers

icq.com #infotec_forum

unitedchat.net #limey

icq.com #Moonlight

vjtd3.com #heavenshell

Video

Last news

Flowers' Smell Not Traveling As Far
Ant writes in to note a study indicating that, because of air pollution, the smell of flowers is not wafting as far as it once did. Pollutants from power plants and automobiles destroy flowers' aromas, the study suggests: "The scent molecules produced by flowers in a less polluted environment, such as in the 1800s, could travel for roughly 1,000 to 1,200 meters; but in today's polluted ...

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-04-13 14:01 GMT: Friends Provident investor calls for Flowers' bid talks
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Friends Provident is facing calls from one of its biggest shareholders, Centaurus Capital, to open talks with long-standing suitor JC Flowers, according to The Sunday Times.

Showers feed flowers, and us
It's true, you know. April showers do bring May flowers, like colorful azaleas, perky tulips and, with appropriate warmth, tall, stately iris for Memorial Day.

Tulips as Cut Flowers
Who can resist the spring flowering bulbs? Tulips are among the most popular cut flowers of the season.

Flowers prepared to drop Friends bid: sources
LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. buyout group J.C. Flowers is prepared to walk away from takeover target Friends Provident, frustrated at a lack of contact with the British insurer's management, sources close to the matter said.

Study: Flowers Losing Smell
Spring's bloom may not smell so sweet anymore, as pollutants from power plants and automobiles destroy flowers' aromas, a new study suggests. The finding could help explain why some pollinators, particularly bees, are declining in certain parts of the world. Researchers at the University of Virginia created a mathematical model of how the scents of flowers travel with the wind. The scent ...

Pollution stifling flowers' scents
Discovery could explain why bees and other pollinating insects are in decline

Spread flowers anywhere
Seeds don't just come in little packets. Smith & Hawken introduced a line of seed shakers this spring. With each shaker, you can spread up to 100 square feet of special seed mixes. One shaker holds seeds for fragrant flowers; another has seeds for flowers that attract butterflies. Then there are mixes of red flower seeds, shade flowers, blue flowers and seeds to create an aromatic lawn (it's a ...

Ivanov, Perminov lay flowers at graves of Korolyov, Gagarin
MOSCOW, April 12 (Itar-Tass) - Russian First Vice-Premier Sergei Ivanov and Roskosmos head Anatoly Perminov on Cosmonautics Day laid flowers at the graves of Russian rocket building founder Sergei Korolyov and first cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.

Chill targets flowers, young vegetables
Spoiled by a run of balmy spring weather, metro Atlantans — and their outdoor plants — are in for a chilly shock.

Top websites

Fresh Flowers, Gifts & More | 1-800-FLOWERS.com - Official Site
1-800-Flowers delivers flowers and floral arrangements, gift baskets, gourmet treats, or other presents for anniversaries, birthdays, and special occasions. Order online, over the phone, or by visiting a store location.

Proflowers Official Site - Fresh Cut Flowers, Roses, Plants and More
Fresh cut flowers shipped directly from the grower, including roses, tulips, lillies, and other floral arrangements and bouquets. Also offers gift baskets of fruit or sweets, special offers, and seasonal blooms every month.

FTD.com - Official Site - Fresh Flowers, Plants and Gifts
FTD lets you order and send flowers and gifts anytime, including rose bouquets, gourmet foods, and more for birthdays, anniversaries, and new baby.

Flowers UK London | Flower Delivery UK | Florist | Flowers Online| Send Flowers to England Florists
Free Flower Delivery.Gorgeous flowers - order by 8pm for FREE next day flower ... the middleman and commissions and buy flowers direct from the best growers and ...

Flower Delivery - Send Flowers Online at 1-800-FLORALS Florist_
Order flowers and plants, roses and bouquets or gift baskets for every occasion. ... Best of all, our fresh flowers, plants, and Gift Baskets are all individually ...

Flower - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Explores the reproductive structure found in flowering plants known as a flower. Covers flower function and anatomy, with details on pollination, fertilization, and uses by humans.

From You Flowers.com - Official Site
Send flowers, plants and more at From You Flowers. Same day delivery is available.

Flower Delivery Service, Online Florist - flowershop.com
Delivers everyday and holiday Teleflora arrangements in the United States and Canada.

Flowers - Gifts and Flowers Delivered - Teleflora.com
Purchase flower arrangements, bouquets, holiday gift baskets, plants, and other gifts delivered for anniversaries, weddings, birthdays, holidays, funerals, and other occasions.