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