2. Exotic Flowers Heather Vaux

3. Dutch Amaryllis Palms Anthuriums Gingers Birds of Paradise Calatheas Calla Lily Musas Gardenias Heliconia Pendula Orchids Lilacs Lotus Equadorian roses

4. They are found in temperate and polar regions and thrive in tropical climates near the equator Tropical flowers are not found in certain geographical regions of the world such as North America and Europe

5. 1. Sepals - Although they may look like petals, they are actually the glorified remains of the flower bud. There are usually three of approximately equal size. 2. Petals - Orchids always have three petals. Two are "normal," and the third becomes a highly specialized structure called a lip. 3. Lip or Labellum - The lower petal of an orchid. Used by the flower to provide a 'landing platform' for its pollinator. 4. Column - A finger-like structure that carries the orchid's reproductive organs--the stigmatic surface (female organs) and the Pollinia (male organs) located under the Anther Cap.

6. The yellow Hibiscus, “Pua Aloalo” is Hawaii's official state flower. It became a protected endangered species after the flowers habitat shrank. The Hibiscus flower comes in more than 200 species, and only 5 are found in Hawaii.

7. The Bird of Paradise flower is native to South Africa The flower is closely related to the banana The flower gets its name from its resemblance of a bird in flight

8. Commonly known as the banana Native to Indo-Malaysia across to northern Australia Bananas derive from a hybrid between Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana. Only cultivated Musas are seedless

9. Floral arrangements Bouquets Potted plants Hawaiian lei’s

11. http://www.theflowerexpert.com/content/aboutflowers/tropical -flowers http://www.sacramentoorchids.org http://hawaii- travel.suite101.com/article.cfm/hibiscushawaiis_state_flower http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG106