Image: Petunia ×atkinsiana

Description: Common garden petunia, Yokohama, Japan Petunia ×atkinsiana (Q16861020)[1], common name: Petunia is a hybrid species of garden plant that describes between the two petunia species P. axillaris and P. integrifloria. Petunia integrifolia (Hook.) Schinz & Thellung and Petunia violacea  have both been known by the vernacular name of violet petunia or violet-flowered petunia, both being species of wild petunia with violet-colored blooms.[2][3] Violet-flowered petunia is distinguished from other naturalized Petunia species (P. axillaris) by its purple flowers that are funnel-shaped, rather than narrowly tube-shaped. Petunia axillaris has large white flowers with long, tubular bases loosely resemble tobacco.[4] The popular flower of the same name derived its epithet from the French, which took the word petun, meaning "tobacco," from a Tupi–Guarani language.[5] Synonyms: • Petunia nyctaginiflora Juss.[6] Genus: : Petunias (Petunia) Family: Solanaceae - Nightshades, Solanaceous plants, Potato Popular cultivar:s 'Origami Burgundy', 'Origami White' Habitat:::::::::::*Terrestrial; Anthropogenic (man-made or disturbed habitats) Fusion of sepals and petals: the petals or the sepals are fused into a cup or tube. Most species are insect-pollinated, though P. exserta is pollinated by hummingbirds.[7] Symbolism Serenity Uses Artistic Value: Petunia x hybrid is known as the 'Queen of Flower Bed' because of its rich colors, various patterns, and excellent visual effects. Characteristics Plant Type :::::::::::* Herb Lifespan:::::::::::::::* Annual, Perennial Bloom Time::::::::::* Summer, autumn Flower Color::::::::* White Red Purple Pink Variegated
Title: Petunia ×atkinsiana
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