Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Petunia

Petunia plants include a wide variety of plants. They are often used as ornamental plants that are displayed in houses, on lawns, and in offices.

According to Wikipedia, Petunia is a widely-cultivated genus of flowering plants of South American origin, in the family Solanaceae. The origin of P. x hybrida is thought the be a hybridaization between P. axillaris and P. integrifolia. Many open-pollinated species are also gaining popularity in the home garden. A wide range of flower colors, sizes, and plant architectures are available in both the hybrid and open-pollinated species.

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