(Encyclopedia) yarrow, a plant of the genus Achillea, perennial herbs of the family Asteraceae (aster family), native to north temperate regions. Several species are cultivated as ornamentals for…
(Encyclopedia) sweet pea, annual climbing plant (Lathyrus odoratus) of the family Leguminosae (pulse family), a legume native to S Europe but, since its introduction to horticulture c.1700, widely…
(Encyclopedia) Palm Desert, city (1990 pop. 23,252), Riverside co., S Calif., on the Whitewater River. A suburb of Palm Springs, Palm Desert is a rapidly growing resort and retirement community.…
Classic Ballets Because many ballets take their stories from folklore, they can feel like fairy tales told through dance. Here are some favorites. The date the ballet was first performed is in…
Born: 1849Birthplace: Lancaster, Mass. Peach—Burbank developed more than 800 new strains and varieties of plants including varieties of potato, plums, prunes, berries, flowers and trees. (1986)Died…
(Encyclopedia) ylang-ylangylang-ylangēˈläng-ēˈläng [key], perfume oil obtained by distillation of the fragrant flowers of Cananga odorata, a large tropical Asian tree of the custard-apple family. The…
(Encyclopedia) jasminejasminejăsˈmĭn, jăz– [key] or jessaminejessaminejĕsˈəmĭn [key], any plant of the genus Jasminum of the family Oleaceae (olive family). The genus, which includes shrubs and…
(Encyclopedia) peonypeonypēˈənē [key], any plant of the genus Paeonia of the family Ranunculaceae (buttercup family, although placed in the order Dilleniales as a separate family, the Paeoniaceae, by…
jazz trumpeter, composerBorn: 10/18/1961Birthplace: New Orleans Grammy Award-winning jazz trumpeter known for his brilliant technique and championing traditional jazz forms. His recordings include…
