Sequoiadendron giganteum is the scientific name for the amazing Redwood species of tree in America now known as “Wellingtonia” in the UK. Ancient giants like the Wellingtonia can grow to 100 metres, with some trees having been around for more…
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The Sour-sop and its uses: In the Caribbean and Guyana the Sour-sop tree is considered by most people as quite an ordinary plant which bears a luscious fruit with some of its parts being used for home remedies. However, the…
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Watercress (Nasturtium officinale (formerly Rorippa, though evidence now show that they are more closely related to nasturtiums.” This family is also identified by the term Cruciferae, meaning “cross-bearing,” because the four petals of their flowers often resemble a cross. The…
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The cedar of Lebanon is a large evergreen conifer that is known for its grand presence and valuable wood. It is also a tree with a history dating back to the biblical times of the Middle East. Known scientifically as…
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The Mountain hemlock (Tsuga Mertensiana) is a member of the pine tree family. It is a very slow-growing tree that grows on cold, snowy sub-alpine sites. Some of these trees grow to be more than 800 years old. They add unique…
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Lack of training is a key reason why tree core samples become inaccurate. Differences in controls also might contribute to the accuracy of the sampling. Core sampling only shows the health of the tree that is above ground. The sampling…
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When a plant species is present in only one or two wildlife preserves on the entire planet, you might think protecting any plants of this species that are found elsewhere would be important. The Endangered Species Act says otherwise in…
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The fly agaric, or fly Amanita, is an iconic mushroom known for its toxicity and hallucinogenic properties. This fairy tale mushroom was officially named and recorded by Swedish botanist Carl Linneus in 1753, where it was listed in his Species…
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Evolution of H2O Conservation Methods in “Equisetum” Introduction: From as far back as the Devonian, fossil predecessors of Equisetum have shown progressive methods of water conservation. Presumed to have originated during a fairly wet period of Earth’s history, the repetitive…
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Flowers serve one purpose for the plant and that is to attract a pollinator. They may be scented, offer sweet nectar but it is attracting the pollinator- be it bat, moth, bee or other insect or even wind or water,…
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