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Daisies are often associated with simplicity.
Their familiar shape—white petals surrounding a yellow center—is one of the first flower forms children learn to recognize.
Yet daisies are more complex than they appear and belong to one of the largest families of flowering plants.
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Peonies are famous for their large, extravagant flowers.
Their blooms can contain so many petals that they resemble soft spheres of color, often in shades of pink, white, red, coral, or cream.
Despite their delicate appearance, established peony plants can be remarkably long-lived.
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Cherry blossoms are among the world's most celebrated seasonal flowers.
Their delicate pink or white petals can cover entire trees, transforming streets, parks, temples, and riverbanks for a brief period each spring.
In Japan, cherry blossoms have especially deep cultural significance, but their beauty is appreciated throughout many countries.
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Hydrangeas are among the most impressive flowering shrubs used in gardens.
Their large clusters of flowers can create dramatic displays in blue, pink, purple, white, or greenish shades.
Some hydrangeas are particularly fascinating because their flower color can change depending partly on soil chemistry.
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Orchids have a reputation for being exotic and delicate, but they are actually members of one of the largest and most diverse flowering plant families on Earth.
They grow in environments ranging from tropical forests to temperate landscapes, and their flowers display an astonishing variety of colors, patterns, shapes, and fragrances.