Plant Species
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Christmas cactus, desert Christmas cactus and mistletoe cactus are different plant species; learn the differences between cacti with Christmas names. more...
The cactus family is an ancient botanical family which is native to dry, desert regions of the Americas; the Cactaceae plant family includes many familiar cacti. more...
Rhododendrons are grown in many North American and European gardens; however, the rhododendron species originated from the East, brought to Europe by plant explorers. more...
The Joshua Tree of the Mojave Desert
The Joshua tree is a unique looking desert tree, synonymous with the Mojave desert in the south western United States; study the plant profile of the Joshua tree. more...
The common walnut tree, also known as the Persian or royal walnut tree, is an ancient tree with many uses, most notably for its use as timber and for the walnut fruit. more...
The Bell Pepper - Names and Uses
The bell pepper is a cultivar species which has many uses in culinary dishes; bell peppers are distinguishable by their colors of red, green, orange and yellow. more...
The Potato Species - Types and Uses
The potato is a native of South America; today, it is cultivated in many countries in thousands of varieties. The potato is one of the world's most valued food sources. more...
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Rafflesia, the World's Largest Flower
By: Cheryn Tan
The world's largest and foulest smelling flower, the Rafflesia is a unique plant - not only for its nickname of "corpse flower" but also its strange breeding habits. more...
Brazilian Elodea, a Dangerous Invasive Plant
Invasive plant species can cause immense ecological and financial damage to the areas they enter; Brazilian elodea is no exception. more...
Field Guides to Pacific Northwest Trees
By: Linda McDonnell
With the guides below, nature enthusiasts will know a Douglas fir from a hemlock and an Oregon ash from an elderberry. more...
Facts on Quaking Aspen Trees & Aspen Tree Photos
By: Alli Rainey
Discover facts about trembling aspen trees, including that aspen trees are one of the earth's largest organisms. Learn some uses of aspen wood. See aspen tree photos. more...
By: Thomas Wyatt
There are many species of plants that survive in the arid, desert environment of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, which may be seen from river to rim. more...
Identifying Pacific Northwest Native Ferns
By: Linda McDonnell
From tough sword ferns to delicate maidenhairs, ferns flourish on the moist, shady forest floor of temperate rainforests of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. more...
By: Tamara McGaw
Conocarpus erectus is a member of the Combretaceae family. It is found on both coasts of tropical America and on the coasts of West Africa. more...
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