Plant Species
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Making Use of Kudzu
Kudzu has taken over gardens, yards and fields in the Southeastern U.S. for 133 years, but it's more than just a nuisance - it can even be used to make fuel.
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Rafflesia, the World's Largest Flower
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.
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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.
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Field Guides to Pacific Northwest Trees
With the guides below, nature enthusiasts will know a Douglas fir from a hemlock and an Oregon ash from an elderberry.
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Facts on Quaking Aspen Trees & Aspen Tree Photos
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.
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Plants of the Grand Canyon
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.
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Identifying Pacific Northwest Native Ferns
From tough sword ferns to delicate maidenhairs, ferns flourish on the moist, shady forest floor of temperate rainforests of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.
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Buttonwood Mangroves
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.
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White Mangroves
The white mangrove, species name Laguncularia racemosa, is a member of the Combretaceae family, along with the Buttonwood mangrove.
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Identifying the Three Species of Redwood Trees
The coast redwood is one of the earth's tallest trees, the giant sequoia is massive, and the beautiful dawn redwood is newly discovered after being seen only in fossils.
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Ecology of the Australian Pine
The Australian pine is an aggressive pioneer species causing coastal erosion in many coastal and island ecosystems.
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How to Grow a Money Tree for Good Luck Feng Shui
Learn how to care for your money tree including proper soil medium, potting instructions, sunlight requirements, watering, fertilization and pruning/training instructions
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The Indian Pipe of the Forest
The translucent, flowering plant known as the Indian Pipe is a perennial that relies on small, wood-rotting fungi for nutrients that enable its growth.
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Four Common Pacific Northwest Broadleaf Trees
Native broadleaf trees of many families grow in open woodlands, at forest edges and along waterways from Northern California through British Columbia.
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Identifying North American Pine Trees
Pines belong to the conifers, with evergreen needles and cones. Sorting the pines from among its relatives, the firs, spruces and hemlocks, is not difficult.
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Foxfire
Despite its wonderfully mysterious name, "foxfire" is not a fire, nor is it at all related to foxes. It is, in fact, caused by the lowly mushroom.
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Tallest Trees of New Zealand
Identifying the tallest trees of New Zealand, in the North Island and South Island, needs to focus on leaves, flowers and fruit plus the estimated height of tall tree.
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The Life Cycle of a Moss
Spores of a moss can endure years of draught, travel hundreds of kilometers and wait silently for the day they germinate and create a new generation of their species.
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Wood Sage Nectar Rich Plants for Garden Wildlife
Wood sage (Salvia nemorosa) cultivars can be a gardener's magnet attracting beneficial insects including bees and butterflies to their nectar-rich stands of flowers.
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The Desert Lily of the American Southwest
This gorgeous wildflower is, luckily, not at all uncommon and can be found throughout the deserts of California, Nevada and Arizona if one knows where to look for it.
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Flowering Plants of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's mix of lowland tropical climate and cool hill country temperatures makes for successful propagation of different varieties of stunning flowering plant species
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Wild Roses of North America
Wild roses are endemic to North America. Both native and introduced species thrive in our temperate climate, making them a significant part of our landscape and culture.
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Peony Rockii and Gansu Mudan - A Book Review
In Peony Rockii and Gansu Mudan, Will McLewin and Dezhong Chen have written a technical book about Chinese tree peonies.
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Historic Park Conservatories in Chicago
Garfield Park and Lincoln Park Conservatories are sister properties that feature changing flower shows throughout the year for a family friendly day among exotic plants.
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Blue-Flowering Perennials for Fall
Although there are not many blue flowers in autumn gardens, some are available and they have long histories.
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