The Daisy got its name because the yellow center resembled the sun. It was commonly known as the "day's eye" and over time, was eventually called daisy.
 

The world's largest flower, Rafflesia, can measure up to three feet across.
 

The onion is a lily, botanically. Asparagus is also a member of the lily family. The name "asparagus" comes from a Greek word meaning "sprout".
 

The "Fireweed" was the first plant to bloom in areas that were destroyed by the 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens.
 

The Saguaro Cactus, found in the Southwestern United States, doesn't grow branches until it is 75 years old.
 

The Monarch Butterfly will only lay its eggs on the milkweed plant, and the milkweed is the only plant the caterpillars will feed on.
 

A hummingbird will feed at over 1,500 flowers in an average day.
 

The city of Mt. Vernon, Washington ... grows more tulips than the entire country of Holland.
 

Eighty percent of the world's rose species come from Asia.
 

Bananas are considered the world's largest herb. They are related to the lily and orchid family
 

The sunflower is a native plant of North and South America. The American Indians used it's seed as a source of food. The Incas of Peru, who were sun worshipers, used it in their religious ceremonies. Spanish Conquistadors brought the sunflower seed back to Europe where it became popular for it's ornamental beauty and nutritional worth.
 

Horehound is a perennial herb that the ancient Hebrews and Egyptians used as an antidote for poisons and a cure for respiratory illnesses and ulcers. It was even used on snakebites. These uses are not recommended today, but horehound is still used in the manufacture of syrups, teas and lozenges to treat sore throats.
 

Lettuce, a member of the daisy family, first became popular table fare back in Greek and Roman times. They believed that lettuce salads enhanced the appetite in preparation for their gigantic feasts. Americans today eat about 30 lbs. of lettuce each, per year.
 

In the 9th century, drinking horehound tea was said to protect that person from the bites of mad dogs.
 

Back in the late 19th century some towns in England had laws that reduced a persons taxes if he planted flowers and shrubbery in his yard to beautify it. If the person next to him did not do the same, his taxes were raised. With these laws, the towns became attractive for visitors and towns folk alike.
 

According to Greek mythology, one could break the magical spells of sorcerers by drinking a tonic made with horehound leaves. Today, a tea made with horehound and honey can be used to ease the pain of a sore throat.
 

In the "good old days", hollyhocks were often grown around the outhouse. The tall flowers helped hide the unsightly structure, while the fragrant blooms acted as a natural air freshener. Today these flowers are grown along fences, driveways and as a background plant in the flower garden.
 

The flower called "impatiens" gets its name from the Latin word Impatiens, in reference to the ripe pods tendency to burst open at the slightest pressure, helping to aid in the dispension of its seed.