Houstonia (plant) fruit is an often roughly cordate capsule enclosing many seeds and which usually dehisces via a suture across its apex. "Houstonia" consists of 20 species native to North America. Another 5 species are classified in the genus "Stenaria"; "Houstonia" without "Stenaria" is paraphyletic. Close relatives of the genus are "Oldenlandia microtheca" and, more distantly, "Arcytophyllum". Its members superficially resembles species of the genus "Myosotis" (Forget-me-nots), but are distinguished from the latter by having only 4 sepals (petals) instead of 5. Species accepted as of May 2014 are: Houstonia (plant) Houstonia (bluet) is a genus of plants in the family Rubiaceae.
Petals of Blood called 'Ballad of a Barmaid', it is unclear why Ngugi changed the title before release. The phrase "petals of blood" appears several times throughout the novel, with varying associations and meanings. Initially, "petals of blood" is first used by a pupil in Munira's class to describe a flower. Munira quickly chastises the boy, saying that 'there is no colour called blood'. Later, the phrase is used to describe flames, as well relating to virginity during one of Munira's sexual fantasies. One primary underlining theme in "Petals of Blood" is the failure of the ruling Kenyan elite to adequately meet the