Author

Haley Norwood

Haley Norwood is a freelance writer and editor who covers botanical history and plant etymology for Biology Insights. She previously worked as a dictionary proofreader and publishing copy editor. A graduate of the University of Portland with a degree in linguistics, Norwood focuses her research on the origins of traditional flower names.

What Colors Do Irises Come In and Why?
How Many Times Do Mums Bloom Each Year?
Where Did Marigolds Originate? The True Story
What Is a Bluebell? How to Tell the Species Apart
What Do Ivy Flowers Look Like and When Do They Bloom?
Where Are Lilacs Native To? A History of Their Origins
What Is the Most Common Flower in the World?
Where Are Poinsettias Grown for the Holidays?
Is Gypsophila the Same as Baby’s Breath?
What Does Plumeria Smell Like? A Fragrance Breakdown
What Is Osmanthus? The Fragrant Flower Explained
What Is the Michigan State Flower? The Apple Blossom
What Is New York’s State Flower and Why Was It Chosen?
Where Does the Black Rose Grow?
What State Grows the Most Roses Commercially?
What Flowers Grow in Japan? From Sakura to Wisteria
Do Cherry Blossoms Have Pollen?
What Is the February Birth Flower?
What Is the Rarest Rose in the World?
What Are the Red Christmas Flowers?
What Are the Different Types of Flowers?
Where Are Peonies Grown? From Origins to Commercial Farms
What Is Mexico’s National Flower and Its History?
Do Irises Change Color? The Science Explained
How Long Do Mums Bloom in Pots?
What Is Hawaii’s Official State Flower?
When Do Cherry Blossoms Grow and How Long Do They Last?
Do Nasturtiums Climb? How to Grow Them Up a Support
What Is the Illinois State Flower and How Was It Chosen?
Are Cosmos Cut and Come Again Flowers?