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300 Tropical And Semi-tropical Trees, Shrubs and,
Plants With Religious Names
Compiled from a survey of floras, prlncipally Latin American, and
translated into English. Geographical, descriptive and cultural
information is available in Bailey's Hortus Second (H2) and Graf's
Exotica 3 (E3), and sources for plants and seeds in the Massachusetts
HorticuItural Society's Plant Buyer's Guide 6th Edition (G6), as
indicated.
Annuals
Botanical Name Common Name Religious Name Refs.
Ageratum sp. Ageratum St. John's Flower H2 E3 G6
Alonsoa incisifolia Mask-Flower Devil's Rattle H2
Amaranthus caudatus Tassel-Flower Bishop's Tassel H2 E3 G6
Amaranthus hybr.hypo Prince's-Feathr Lady Bleeding H2 E3 G6
Amaranthus tricolor Joseph's-Coat Joseph's Coat H2 E3 G6
Agemone mexicana Prickly-Poppy Holy Thistle, Devil's Fig H2 G6
Baileya multiradiata Paper Flower Desert Marygold H2 G6
Calonyction aculeatum Moonflower The Virgin's Cuff H2 G6
Calonyetion muricatum Moonflower St. Michael H2
Capsicum frutescens Bird-Pepper Christmas Candle H2 E3 G6
Celosia argentia cr. Cockscomb Jesus' Plant H2 E3
Centaurea americana Basket-Flower Holy Thistle H2 E3 G6
Coix lacryma-jobi Job's Tears Mary's Tears, Rosary Plant H2 G6
Corchorus olitorius Corchorus Rose of Sharon H2
Cosmos sulphureus Cosmos St. Michael H2
Cryophvtum crystall. Ice Plant Fig Marygold H2
Cuphea llavea Cuphea St. Peter's Plant H2 G6
Desmodium motorium Telegraph Plant Angel's Tree H2 G6
Dimorpotheca annua Cape Marygold dedicated to St. Swithen H2 G6
Dorotheanthus belld. Dorotheanthus St. Dorothy's Flower H2 E3
Gomphrena globosa Giobe Amaranth Christ'sCloak,St.FrancisFl H2 E3 G6
Gomphrena nitida Gomphrena St. Francis' Cord H2
Gynandropis speciosa Gynandropis The Queen's Plume H2
Impatiens balsamina Garden Balsam Lady's Slppr, Christ's TearsH2 E3 G6
Impatiens capensis Touch-Me-Not Lady's Earrings H2
Ipomoea purpurea Morning Glory The Virgin's Mantle H2 E3 G6
Ipomoea tricolor Morning Glory The Virgin's Mantle H2 E3 G6
Lagenaria siceraria Gourd Jonas' Gourd H2 G6
Lobularia maritims Sweet Alyssum legend: Blest by the Virgin H2 E3 G6
Lupinus hartwegi Lupine St. Mark's Plant H2 G6
Lycopersicon escul. Tomato Adam's Apple,Paradise Apple H2 E3
Nicandra violacea Nicandra Beautiful Lady H2
Nicotiana tabacum Tobacco Holy Herb H2 E3 G6
Ocimum basilicum Sweet Basil Holy Communion Basil H2 E3 G6
Petunta sp. Petunia Beautiful Lady,Lady's praiseH2 E3 G6
Pholistoma auritum Fiesta-Flower Fiesta Flower H2
Quamoclit pennata Cypress-Vine Cardinal's Flower H2 G6
Ricinus communis Castor Bean Christ's Palm,Abraham's TreeH2 E3 G6
Senecio elegens Purple Ragwort St. James' Flower H2 G6
Tagetes erecta Aztec Marygold Rosary, African Marygold H2 G6
Tagetes lucida Sweet-Scented MG Mary's Flower H2
Tagetes patula French Marygold Marygold H2 E3 G6
Tagetes tenuifolia Signet Marygold Mary H2 G6
Tropaeolum majus Nasturtium St. Joseph's Flower H2 E3 G6
Zinnia elegens Zinnia The Virgin, Church Flower H2 E3 G6
Zinnia multiflora Zinnia Little Mary, The Virgin H2
Perennials
General
Abrus precatoris Crab's Eye Vine Rossry Plant,Our Father Pea H2 G6
Acanthus mollis Bear's-Breech Angel's Wing H2 E3 G6
Adiantum tenurum Maidenhair Fern Lady's Hair H2 E3 G6
Agdestia clematida Agdestis Judas' Guts H2
Alternanthera bettz. Alternanthera Joseph's Coat H2 E3 G6
Amonum cardamon Spicy Ginger Plt Grains of Paradise H2 E3 G6
Angelonia sp. Angelonia Angel Flower H2 E3 G6
Anguloa sp. Cradle Orchid Cradle Orchid H2 E3
Antigononleptopus< Coral Vine St Jsmes', Michael's Flower H2 E3 G6
Aristolochia grandif. Pelican Flower Devil's Hood H2 E3
Asparagus plumosus Asparagus Fern Maiden's Hair H2 E3 G6
Asplenium bulbiferum Mother Fern Mother Fern H2 E3 G6
Beaumontia grandifl. Herald's Trumpet Easter Lily Vine H2 E3 G6
Begonia cheimantha Christmas Begon. Christmas Begonia H2 E3
Begonia dregei Maple-1eaf Begon Mother Mary,Paradise Begon. H2 E3
Begonia fuchsioides Begonia Heart Of Jesus H2 E3 G6
Begonia fuch. rosea Begonia Heart Of Mary
Begonia heracleifolia Star Begonia Lady Fringe H2 E3 G6
Begonia masoniana Iron Cross Iron Cross E3
Begonia semperflorens Wax Begonia God's Eye, Heart of Jesus H2 E3 G6
Begonia tuberhybrida Tuberous Begonia Llttle Flower of St. John H2 E3 G6
Begonia sp. Angel-Wing Beg. Angel's Wing H2 E3 G6
Bidens serrulata Bur-Marygold Bur Marygold H2
Calceolaria sp. Ladyslipper Lady's Slipper H2 E3 G6
Calliandra houstonia Calliandra Angel's Hair H2
Callisia repens Callisia God's Death
Canna lndica Indian Shot Mary, Rosary Plant H2 G6
Centrosema virginiana Butterfly-Pea The Queen's Slipper H2
Chlorophytum sp. Spider Plant St. Bernard's Lily H2 E3 G6
Chrysanthemum frutes. Boston Daisy legend: Star of Bethlehem H2 E3 C6
Citrullus colocynthis Bitter Apple Gall
Coleus blumei Coleus Joseph's Coat H2 E3 G6
Dichorisandra reginae Queen's Sp-wort The Queen's Spiderwort E3 G6
Dieffenbachia sao ant.Dieffenbachia St. Anthony Dieffenbachia E3
Dorotheanthus sp. Dorotheanthus St. Dorothy' s Flower H2 E3
Doxantha unguis-cati Cat's-Claw St. Peter's Shoot H2 G6
Eupatorium odoratum Boneset Mary, Plant of the Cross H2
Fuchsia hybrida Fuchsia Lady'sEardrops,Christ'sTearsH2 E3 G6
Hebe speciosa Veronica Veronica H2 E3 G6
Helxine soleirolii Baby's Tears Angel's Tears,St.Patrk'sCap H2 E3 G6
Iresine herbstti acu. Blood-Leaf Joseph's Coat E3 G6
Isotoma longiflora Isotoma Mary's Tears, St.James'Tears E3
Ixora macrothyrsa Ixora St. Rita, Maltese Cross E3
Jasminum sp. Jasmine Mary H2 E3 G6
Lampranthus spectab. Lampranthus Our Lord's Finger H2
Loeselia mexicana Hummingbird Fl. The Virgin's Plant H2
Maranta leuc. kerch. Prayer Plant Prayer Plant H2 E3 G6
Maranta leuc. mass. Cathedral Wind. Cathedral Windows H2 E3 G6
Muehlenbeckia complex Necklace Vine Maidenheir Vine H2 E3 G6
Neomarica gracilis Apostle-Plant Apostles' Plant H2 E3 G6
Osmunda regalis Royal Fern St. Christopher's Plant H2 E3 G6
Paphiopedilum sp. Ladyslipper Lady's Slipper H2 E3
Passiflora sp. Passion Flower Passion Flower, Mary's Star H2 E3 G6
Pelargonium sp. Geranium Heart ofJesus,Gentle Virgin H2 E3 G6
Pelargonium lim. var. Lemon Geranium Lady Mary H2 E3 G6
Pelargonium odorat. Apple Geranium The Queen's Geranium H2 E3 G6
Pelargonium peltatum Ivy Geranium Christ's Cross H2 E3 G6
Philodendron william. Philodendron Holy Splrit E3
Phragmipedium sp. Ladyslipper Lady's Slipper H2 E3
Piper auritum Eared Pepper Mary, Holy Herb H2
Piqueria trinervia Stevia St. Nicholas' P]ant H2 E3 G6
Plumbago scandens Leadwort Devil's Plant H2
Porana paniculata White Corallita Christmas Pearls H2
Pteris longif. marie. Brake Mary H2 E3
Rhoeo discolor Moses-in-Bulrush Christ-in-the-Cradle H2 E3 G6
Ruellia sp. Christmas Pride Christmas Pride H2 E3
Saintpaulia hybr.var. White Madonna White Madonna E3
Satyrium sp. Orchid Our Lady's Tears E3
Scirpus cernuus Minit. Bulrush Mary Magdalene's Hair H2 E3 G6
Selaginella lepid. Resurrection Plt Rose of Jericho H2 E3
Sobralia macrantha Orchid St. Anthony's Lily H2 E3
Solanum capicastrum False Jer.Cherry Jerusalem Cherry H2 E3 G6
Solanum jasminoides Potato Vine St. James' Flower H2 E3 G6
Solanum pseudo-caps. Jerusalem Cherry Christmas Cherry H2 E3 G6
Solanum seaforthiana Solanum Glory H2 E3 G6
Solanum tuberosum Potato St. James' Apple, Pear H2
Solanum verbascifol. Solanum St. Peter's Plant H2 G6
Spiranthes orchoides Ladies Tresses Lady's Tresses E3
Stenotaphrum secund. St.AugustineGrass St. Bernard's Lily H2 E3 G6
Strelitzia reginae Bird-of-Paradise Bird of Paradise Flower H2 E3 G6
Tradescantia sp. Wandering Jew Trinity Flower H2 E3 G6
Xanthosoma saggittif.Malanga Mantle of the Queen H2 E3 G6
Bulbous
Amaryllis belladonnaBelladonna lily St. Michael's Lily H2 G6
Bessera elegans Mex. Coral Drops Lady's Eardrops H2 G6
Caladium bicolor Caladium Jesus' Heart,Virgin's Mantl H2 E3 G6
Caladium sp. Caladium Angelwings H2 E3 G6
Dahlia excelsa Flat Tree St. Catherine H2
Dahlia pinnata Garden Dahlia Churchyard Flower H2 E3 G6
Eucharis grandifl. Amazon Lily Madonna Lily, Star of Beth. H2 E3 G6
Gladiolus sp. Gladiolus Twelve Apostles,Ladder-Hvn. H2 E3 G6
Hippeastrum hybr. Amaryllis St, Joseph's Liiy H2 E3 G6
Hydrosme rivieri Devil's Tongue Crown Imperial H2 E3
Hymenocallis specio.Spider Lily St. Nicholas Star H2 E3 G6
Ipomoea crassicaul. Ipomoea Holy Tree H2
Ipomoea tuberosa Wood Rose Mary's Bean H2 E3 G6
Ornithogalum arabic.Star of Bethlehem Eyes of Christ,St Jos.Tears H2 E3 G6
Polianthes tuberosa Tuberose Jesus' Staff,St. Jos.Staff H2 E3 G6
Sinningia speciosa Gloxinia Canterbury Bells H2 E3 G6
Sprekelia formosiss.Jacobean lily St. James' Lily,Cross Plant H2 E3 G6
Tigridia pavonia Tiger Flower Christ's Knee, Trinity Fl. H2 E3 G6
Tritonia sp. Blazing Star Mary's Drops H2 E3 G6
Watsonia meriana Watsonia Showy Cross H2 E3 G6
Zantedeshia aethiop.Calla Lily St. Joseph's Staff H2 E3 G6
Aquatics
Colocasia antiquor. Elephant's Ear Our Lady's Mantle H2 E3 G6
Nelumblum sp. Lotus Use: Seeds for Rosary Beads H2 E3 G6
Pistia stratiotes Water Lettuce St. Lucy's Plant H2 E3 G6
Victoria cruziana Santa Cruz Lily Holy Cross Water Li]y H2 E3 G6
Succulents, Cacti
Agave americana Century Plant True Cross,St.Dominic'sCord H2 E3 G6
Agave zapupe Agave St. Bernard's Zapupe H2
Aloe succotrina Bitter Aloes St. Catherlne's Aloe H2
Astrophytum sp, Bishop's Hood Bishop's Cap H2 E3 G6
Cephalocereus senil.Old Man Cactus Symbol: Baptised Soul H2 E3 G6
Ceropegia woodii Heart Vine Rosary Vine H2 E3 G6
Crassula rupestris Rosary Plant Rosary Plant H2 E3 G6
Crassula triebneri Crassula St. Andrew's Cross E3
Echeveria derenberg.Painted Lady Painted Lady H2 E3 G6
Echinocerus pental. Lady-Finger Lady's Finger H2 E3
Echinoosis multipl. Easter Lily Cactus Easter Lily Cactus H2 E3 G6
Epiphylum oxypetalumQueen-of-Fight Lady of the Light H2 E3 G6
Epiphyllum strictum Epiphyllum St. Rita H2 G6
Euphorbia fulgens Scarlet Plume Christ's Crown H2 E3 G6
Euphorbia pulcher. Poinsettia Christmas Flower, Star H2 E3 G6
Euphorbia splendens Crown of Thorns Christ's Crown, Thorn H2 E3 G6
Fouquieria formosa Fouquieria Holy Tree E3
Fouquieria splend. Ocotillo Jacob's Staff H2 E3 G6
Glottiphyllum depr. Fig Marigold Fig Marygold H2
Grusonia santamaria Grusonia Mary's Cactus H2
Heliocereus schrank.Heliocereus Mary H2
Heliocereus specios.Heliocereus Mary H2 E3
Hylocereus undatus Night-Bl.Cereus Queen of the Night H2 E3 G6
Kalanchoe lactniata Kalanchoe Christmas Tree Kalanchoe E2 E3 GE
Kalanchoe pinnata Life Plant Holy Leaf, Cathedral Bells H2 E3
Lophophora williams.Peyote, Mescal Devil's Root H2 E3
Mammillaria elong. Golden Stars Lady's Finger H2 E3 GE
Myrtillocactus geo. Garambulla Our Father H2 E3 GE
Nopalea cochenillif.Cochineal Plant St. Gabriel's Fig H2 E3 GE
Nyctocereus serpent.Queen-of-Night Queen of the Night H2 E3 GE
Opuntia leucotricha Opuntia Aaron's Beard H2 E3
Opuntia microdasys Angelwing Cactus Angel's Wings E3 G6
Opuntia santa-rita Prickly-Pear St. Rita H2 E3
Opuntia subulata Prickly-Pear Eve's Pin Cactus H2 E3 G6
Opuntia vulgar. var.Prickly-Pear Joseph's Coat Cactus H2
Oscularia deltoides Fig Marigold Fig Marygold H2 E3
Othonna sp. Othonna St. James' Plant H2 E3 G6
Pedllanthus macro. Pedilanthus Devil's Shoes H2
Pedslanthus tithym. Redbird Cactus Christ's Nails H2 E3
Pedilanthus tith.cu.Devil's Backbone Devil's Backbone E3
Pereskia aculeata Lemon Vine Christ's Blood Drops H2 E3 G6
Sansevierra cylindr.Snake Plant Judas' Sword H2 E3 G6
Sansevierta zeylan. Snake Plant Judas' Sword H2 E3 G6
Sedum allantoides Sedum God's Toes H2
Schlumbergera bridg.Christmas Cactus Christmas Cactus H2 E3
Schlumbergera gaert.Easter Cactus Easter Cactus H2 E3 G6
Sedum dendroideum Live-forever Everlasting H2 G6
Sedum multiceps Stonecrop Joshua Tree H2 E3 G6
Sedum rubrotinctum Christmas Cheer Christmas Cheer E3
Selenicereus hamat. Selenicereus Queen of the Night H2 E3
Selenicereus macdon. Selenicereus Queen of the Night H2 E3 G6
Epiphytic Orchids, Bromeliads
Aechmea magdalenae Aechmea Magdalene Aechmea E3
Aechmea mariae-reg.Aechmea Queen Mary E3 G6
Aechmea orlandiana Aechmea Finger Of God E3 G6
Aechmea racina Christmas Jewels Christmas Jewels E3 G6
Billbergia nutans Queen's Tears Queen's Tears H2 E3 G6
Brassavola nodosa Orchid Lady of the Night H2 E3 G6
Cattleya Queen Cattleya Queen Cattleya H2 E3 G6
Cattleya mossiae Spring Cattleya Easter Orchid H2 E3 G6
Cattleya skinnert Cattleya St. Sebastian's Flower H2 E3 G6
Cattleya trianae Winter Cattleya Christmas Orchid H2 E3 G6
Cattleya warscewic.St. John's Cattleya St. John's Cattleya H2 E3
Epidendrum cochl. Epidendrum Pulpit Flower H2 E3 G6
Epidendrum mariae Epidendrum Mary's Orchid E3
Laelia albida Laelia St. Francis' Flower H2 E3 G6
Laelia anceps Laelia St. Michael's Flower E3 G6
Laelia autumnalis Laelia All Saints' Flower H2 E3 G6
Laelia rubescens Laelia Flower of Jesus H2 E3 G6
Laelia speciosa Laelia Corpus Christi Flower H2 G6
Odontoglossum pul. Orchid Lily-of-the-Valley Orchid H2 E3 G6
Oncidium incurvum Oncidium Angel H2
Oncidium sp. Oncidium St. Teresa, Beautiful Lady H2 E3 G6
Peristeria elata Dove Orchid Holy Spirit, St. Jos. Staff H2 E3
Tillandsia usneoid.Spanish Moss Use: Nativity Crib Decor. H2 E3 G6
Vriesia mariae Painted Feather Mary's Vriesia E3
VriesIa splendens Flaming Sword Flaming Sword E3
Trees and Shrubs
Acacia farnesiana Sweet Acacia Christ's Crown H2 E3 G6
Acalypha sp. Acalypha Jacob's Coat H2 E3 G6
Achras zapota Marmalade Plum Mary's Tree H2 G6
Anacardium occiden.Cashew Crown of Thorns H2 E3
AraucarIa excelsa Norfolk Island Pine Christmas Tree Plant H2 E3 G6
Bauhinia monandra Butterfly-Flower Jerusalem Date H2 E3
Bauhinia tomentosa St. Thomas' Tree St. Thomas' Tree H2 E3
Bombax ellipticum Shaving Brush Angel's Hair E3
Bouvardia longifl. Bouvardia St. John's Jasmine or Rose H2 E3
Brownea grandiceps Brownea Rose or Tree of the Cross H2
Brunfelsia americ. Lady of Night Lady of the Night H2 G6
Buddleia sp. Butterfly Bush St. Peter's Plant H2 E3 G6
Caesalpina bonduc Molucca Bean Virgin Mary's Nut H2
Caesalpina crista Wood Gossip St. Anthony's Bean H2
Caesalpina echinat.Brazil Wood St. Anthony's Bean H2
Calophyllum antill.Maria Mary, St. Mary's Tree H2
Cassia alata Ringworm Cassia Christmas Candle H2
Ceiba pentandra Silk Cotton Tree God's Tree H2 E3
Cestrum nocturnem Night Jasmine Lady or Queen of the Night H2 E3 G6
Chiococca alba Snowberry Mary's Tears, Cross-Wort H2
Chrysobalanus Icac.Coco Plum Maiden Plum H2
Cissus slcyoides Cissus Judas' Guts H2 G6
Citrus aurantifol. Lime Adam's Apple H2 G6
Citrus limonia Lemon Symbol: Mary's Fidelity H2 G6
Citrus sinensus Orange Symbol: Mary's Purity H2 G6
Clerodendrum japon.Glory Bower Holy Crown of Jesus H2 G6
Clerodendrum speci.Glory Bower Peter's Love H2 E3 G6
Clitoria ternatea Butterfly Pea The Virgin's Shoes H2
Cochlospermum vit. Wild Cotton Tree Lenten Tree H2
Combretum microph. Combretum Burning Bush E3
Cordia sebestena Gelger-Tree St. Bartholomew H2
Couroupita guianen.Cannonball Tree Tree of Paradise H2 E3
Coutarea hexandre Coutarea St. Sylvester's Tree H2
Cycas circinalis Fern Palm Church Palm, Queen Palm H2 E3 G6
Dalea sp. Dalea Little Mary H2
Dalea spinosa Smoke Tree Christ's Crown H2
Datura sp. Angel's Trumpet Angel's Trumpet H2 E3 G6
Datura candida Trumpet Tree Angel's Tears E3
Datura meteloides Datura Beautiful Lady H2 E3
Datura stramonium Jimson-Weed Christ's Thorn, Hell's Bush H2 E3 G6
Delonix regia Royal Poinciana Angel's Flower,Devil's Tree H2 G6
Dion edule Chestnut Dion The Virgin's Palm H2 E3 G6
Diosma reevesti Breath-of-Heaven Breath of Heaven H2 E3 G6
Distictis laxifl. Distictis The Virgin's Mantle H2
Erica melanthera Christmas Heather Christmas Heather H2 E3 G6
Ervatamia coronariaCrape Jasmine Adam's Apple H2 E3 G6
Ficus carica Fig Tree Gabriel, St. Isabel's Fig H2 E3 G6
Ficus petiolaris Fig Mary's Tree E3
Guaiacum officinaleGuayacan Tree Of Life, Holy Wood H2 E3
Ilex paraguariensisYerba Tree Jesuit's Tea H2 E3
Jacobina spicigera Jacobina Holy Trinity Plant H2
Lantana camara Lantana Christ's Plant, Angel Lips H2 E3 G6
Lantana involucrata Lantana Sorrowful Face Of Mary H2
Lawsonia inermis Henna St. Francis' Mignonette H2
Lecythis sp. Paradise Nut Paradise Nut H2
Mammea americana Mamey St. Dominic's Mamey H2
Melia azedarach Bead Tree Our Father Tree,Rosary Tree H2 G6
Moringa oleifera Horse Radish Tree Angel H2
Musa nana Dwarf Banana Ladyfinger Banana H2 E3 G6
Musa paradisiaca Banana Adam's Fig, Dominican Plant H2 E3 G6
Myroxylon pereirae Peru Balsam Tree Our Savior's Balm H2
Myrtus communis Myrtle Figure: The Virgin Mary H2 E3 G6
Nerium Oleander Oleander Rose of Jericho,St.Jos.StaffH2 E3 G6
Nicotiana glauca Tree Tobacco The Virgin H2 E3 G6
Parkinsonia aculeataJerusalem Thorn Jerusalem Thorn H2 G6
Parmentiera sp. Guajilote Cross Plant H2 E3
Persea americana Avacado Holy Ghost Pear H2 E3 G6
Petrea arborea Blue Jasmine Jesus' Flower, Mary's FlowerH2
Petrea volubis Purple Wreath St. John's Vine H2 E3 G6
Phoenix dactylifera Date Palm Legend: Flight Into Egypt H2 E3 G6
Phyllanthus niruri Phyllanthus Good Friday Flower E3
Piper peltatum Pepper Mary E3
Pistacia simaruba Pistacia The Virgin's Tree H2
Plumeria rubra Frangipani Tree Mary's Flower H2 E3 GE
Plumaria rubra acut.W.Indian Jasmine Flower of the Cross H2 E3 G6
Poinciana gilliesii Poinciana Bird of Paradise,St.Jas SpurH2 G6
Poinciana pulcherr. Dwarf Poinciana St. Rose,St Francis' Flower H2 E3 G6
Punica granatum Pomegranate Fruit-of-the-Spirit H2 E3 G6
Rhapis excelsa Fan Palm Lady Palm H2 E3 G6
Rhapis humilis Slender Lady Palm Slender Lady Palm H2 E3 G6
Rondeletia cordata Canrejo Jungle Queen H2 G6
Rosa chinensis Rose Beautiful Angel H2 E3 G6
Rosmarinus officin. Rosemary Mary's Tree,Virgin's NosegayH2 E3 G6
Samuela carnerosana Date Yucca St. Peter's Palm H2
Schinus terebinthif.Pepper Tree Christmas Berry Tree H2 G6
Solandra nitida Chalice Vine Chalice Vine, Judas' Purse H2 E3
Spathodea campanul. African Tulip Tree St. Dominic's Mahogany H2 E3 G6
Tabernaemontana cit.Tabernaemontana St. James' Tree H2
Tecoma stans Yellow Bells St Peter's Flower H2 E3 G6
Theobroma cacao Common Cacao God's Tree H2 E3
Thryallis glauca Thryallis St. Vincent's Tree H2 E3 G6
Thurnbergia grandif.Clock-Vine Heavenly Blue H2
Tibouchina semidec. Glory-Bush Glory-Bush H2 E3 G6
Triplaris americana Hormigo,Valador Holy Tree, Mary's Tree H2
Veltchia merrillii Manila Palm Christmas Palm E3
Wigandia caracasana Wigendia St. Paul's Tree or Leaf H2 G6
Yucca aloifolia Spanish Bayonet Our Lord's Candle H2 E3 G6
Yucca australis Tree Yucca St. Peter's Palm H2 E3
Yucca treculeana Yucca St. John's Palm H2
Literature reporting the origins of the religious names in Scripture,
liturgy, theology, the missions and popular religious tradition, and
describing their present-day restoration to prayerful use in outdoor and
miniature indoor Mary Gardens is to be found in this website.
Also available are detailed instructions for growing many of the tropical
and semi-tropical plants listed as house plants in pots or dish Mary
Gardens in the colder middle-latitude climates of North America and
Europe.
Copyright Mary's Gardens 1965, 1996