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  1. 4. A bulbous plant given as gifts at Christmas.
  2. 9. Small spring-flowering early plant from which saffron is obtained.
  3. 11. Aka cranesbills. Some are scented, come in bright colors and hang in baskets.
  4. 12. Deciduous tree in the beech family with burr-like fruits containing edible nuts.
  5. 13. Large, showy flower in the mallow family of plants with a long pistil in the center.
  6. 16. Greek meaning "star". Used in Fall and dry arrangements.
  7. 18. Pale, soft-violet delicate intoxicating flower rooted in ancient history. Given for the 8th wedding anniversary.
  8. 19. Plant used for treating indigestion, memory, and rheumatoid arthritis.
  9. 21. Pure white blossoms with a strong fragrance cultivated for candles, perfumes, soap.
  10. 22. Glossy, red, pulpy edible fruit eaten in salads and savory dishes. Not a vegetable.
  11. 23. Aka lucky plant in Asian cultures.
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  1. 1. The national flower of Scotland.
  2. 2. A giant woody grass used as a cane to make furniture.
  3. 3. Snowy white flower signifying rebirth and Jesus's resurrection.
  4. 5. Small Mexican shrub with showy scarlet bracts around tiny yellow flowers; popular Christmas houseplant.
  5. 6. A flowerless plant with feathery, leafy fronds reproduced by spores
  6. 7. Short for Chrysanthemum
  7. 8. Oil from its seeds make medicine. Often grown as a house plant. Leaves are made of many color combos.
  8. 10. A green leafy, colorful vegetable in the beet family. Also called silverbeet and/or Roman kale. 2 wds.
  9. 12. A climbing plant in the buttercup family that likes full sun and will grow up your mailbox happily.
  10. 14. The name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow.
  11. 15. A fragrant ornamental shrub that is native to warm climates. White blooms signify purity, gentleness.
  12. 17. Classic flower of Holland.
  13. 20. A tuberous-rooted Mexican plant in the daisy family grown for its large 3' flowers.