Allspice Trees – Pimenta Dioica: Did You Know?
Allspice trees (Pimenta dioica) are evergreen, producing berries with a flavor mix of cinnamon,…
This Amazing Tiny Plant Is Great For Toothaches
Discover how a simple plant could have saved me from the dentist's chair and become my go-to remedy…
Invasive Weevil Threatens Florida’s Bromeliads, Urgent Conservation Efforts Underway
Florida’s bromeliads are facing a serious threat due to an invasive species known as the Mexican…
New Aeonium Hybrid Delights For Succulent Enthusiasts
New Aeonium hybrids offer vibrant colors and unique growth, exciting succulent enthusiasts and…
Poison Dart Frogs: Did You Know?
The poison dart frog's vibrant colors and toxicity come from consuming specific toxic ants,…
Darwin’s Predicted Moth: A Triumph of Scientific Theory
Darwin predicted a moth with a long proboscis to pollinate a specific orchid. Decades later, in…
Fire: Essential for Ecosystem Health and Sustainability
Fire, often seen as destructive, is crucial for ecosystems. Fire ecology reveals its roles in…
Sunflowers & Mathematical Sequences: Did You Know?
Recent study in Royal Society Open Science reveals new complex sunflower seed patterns, diverging…
New Agapanthus Varieties: Vibrant Blooms for Any Garden
Discover new agapanthus varieties like 'Fireworks', 'Twister', 'Black Pantha', and more, offering…
Samara Fruit: Did You Know?
A samara is a type of dry fruit, typically with one seed, characterized by a flattened, wing-like…
Idaho’s State Flower (Lewis’ Mock-Orange): Did You Know?
Idaho's state flower, Philadelphus lewisii, commonly known as Lewis' mock-orange or syringa, is a…
Inventor of the Terrarium: Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward
Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward, born in London in 1791, discovered the terrarium in 1829, revolutionizing…
Titan Arum (Corpse Flower): Did You Know?
The Titan Arum, or Corpse Flower, is a rare plant from Sumatra with a bloom reaching over eight…
Crepe Myrtles: Did You Know?
Crepe myrtles (Lagerstroemia) are native to Southeast Asia, including regions such as China, Korea,…
Wollemi Pine: Did You Know?
In December 2019, firefighters secretly saved the rare Wollemi pine from bushfires, protecting the…
Orcutt’s Bristleweed, Hazardia Orcuttii: Did You Know?
Orcutt's bristleweed, Hazardia orcuttii is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae…