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frostweed

(Encyclopedia) frostweed or frostwort, North American woodland flowers (Helianthemum canadense and sometimes other related species) of the family Cistaceae (rockrose family). In cold weather,…

butterfly flower

(Encyclopedia) butterfly flower,&sp;fringeflower, or poor-man's-orchid, any of the showy plants of the genus Schizanthus of the family Solanaceae (nightshade family), native to Chile but grown…

loosestrife

(Encyclopedia) loosestrife, common name for the Lythraceae, a widely distributed family of plants most abundant as woody shrubs in the American tropics but including also herbaceous species (chiefly…

pampas grass

(Encyclopedia) pampas grass, any species of the genus Cortaderia, tall South American plants of the family Poaceae (grass family) cultivated in warm climates for ornament. The common pampas grass (C…

orchid

(Encyclopedia) CE5 Rose pogonia, Pogonia ophioglossoides, a member of the orchid family orchid, popular name for members of the Orchidaceae, a family of perennial herbs widely distributed in both…

2005 Newbery Medal and Honor Books

The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.Newbery Medal for Best Book: Kira-Kira,…

Amy Lowell: Madonna of the Evening Flowers

Madonna of the Evening FlowersAmy LowellAll day long I have been working, Now I am tired. I call: "Where are you?" But there is only the oak tree rustling in the wind. The house is very…

Olive Tilford Dargan: Path Flower

Path FlowerOlive Tilford DarganA red-cap sang in Bishop's wood, A lark o'er Golder's lane, As I the April pathway trod Bound west for Willesden.At foot each tiny blade grew big And taller…

A Boy's Will: Wind and Window Flower

by Robert Frost Storm FearTo the Thawing WindWind and Window Flower Out of the winter things he fashions a story of modern love. LOVERS, forget your love, And list to the love of these…