Bergenia, or pig squeal, is an odd-looking flower. But for some odd reason, I adore them. There are many aspects of them that I love, including their interesting name. There is something about the way the name rolls off the tongue, especially since the name is an adjective that describes the flower. The name pig squeal is said to be the sound the flowers make in the wind. I can see why it would be so called. The flowers are somewhat meaty looking, kind of like a pig's nose, I guess. Anyway, whatever makes the sound, it's got to be one of the most interesting-sounding plants out there.
Here are some links:
- Wikipedia - Lantana - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bergenia
