Moment one, the name game: this photograph of a plant in bloom, presented as an identification quiz by Elizabeth Daingerfield Zwicky on Facebook yesterday: (#1) EDZ’s hint: “neither roses nor daffodils”. Guesses from readers: jonquils, tulips, crocuses, and, finally bingo! Moment two, today’s morning name: montbretia, which turns out to be a name for Crocosmia … Continue reading Two moments of iridaceous naming