Trees
Names of some of the more common species which you'll find in the country.
English | French | Latin |
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Larch | Mélèze d'Europe | Larix decidua |
Oak | Chêne | Quercus |
With the great differences in climates and geography there are huge differences in what and where to grow your flower, shrubs and trees in France.
France is a country of great gardeners, for flowers or vegetables. You'll find the historical "French formal garden" jardin à la française symbolized by the gardens at the Chateau de Versailles with it's distinct manner of symmetry and conquering nature, but also the small vegetable patch with a dash of "Dahlia" and "French marigold" œillet d'Inde typical in all French villages.
Names of some of the more common species which you'll find in the country.
English | French | Latin |
---|---|---|
Larch | Mélèze d'Europe | Larix decidua |
Oak | Chêne | Quercus |
English | French | Latin |
---|---|---|
Rose bush | Le rosier | Rosa |
English | French | Latin |
---|---|---|
Tulip | Le tulipe | Tulipa |
Things that are part of a garden.
English | French |
---|---|
Grass | L'herbe (la) |
Green house | La serre |
Lawn | La pelouse, le gazon |
Vegatable patch | Le potagère |
English | French |
---|---|
Lawn mower | La tondeuse |
Rake | Le râteau |
Shovel | La pelle |
Spade | La bêche |
Hardy annual (HA): Vivace
Half hardy annual (HHA): Vivace
Annual :
Biennial : Bisannuelle