What is a Gesneriad?
The Gesneriad family, Gesneriaceae, is a diverse plant family that includes approximately 3240 species of plants in 150 genera. They come in many plant sizes and growth habits as well as numerous flower types and colours. In addition, a number of Gesneriads have scented or fragrant foliage and flowers. The best known member of the Gesneriad family is the Saintpaulia (African Violet). Some of the other commonly grown Gesneriads are Aeschynanthus (Lipstick Plant), Sinningia (Florist Gloxinia) and Streptocarpus (Cape Primrose).
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June 9, 2013 - Potluck Social, Annual General Meeting, 2013 Awards Ceremony, and Election of Officers
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