Plectranthus scutellarioides

Or is it Solenostemon scutellarioides, or Coleus blumei? Those terms are considered to be the previous names for Coleus. Latin/Scientific names for Plantae are always evolving. The Latin/Scientific method (genus and species system) of naming plants was developed by famed Swedish botanist, Carolus Linnaeus.

Isn’t science terrific – scienterrific/scientific?

Whatever, frost is around the corner. Blink and you’ll miss the final color extravaganza.

A little solar backlighting – not that they really need any brightening.
Don’t blink, they’ll be gone.

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