Wild Anise is a perennial plant which is native to North America. Scientifically named Osmorhiza longistylis, it also goes by other common names such as Aniseroot, Longstyle Sweetroot and Sweet Cicely. The whole plant is aromatic, having a strong smell…
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Most of the oxygen in the atmosphere is produced not by the rainforests but by tiny marine organisms. Phytoplankton collectively form the main lungs of the planet, although their importance was only realised recently. Phytoplankton are commonly known as algae…
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Fireweed is a plant in the willowherb family. Fireweed can grow in a variety of climates. The fireweed plant is often used to reestablish vegetation in areas that have been disrupted by oil spills. Fireweed is also known by the…
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Wild flowers of the hedgerows, once a widely common sight everywhere in Britain, have now suffered a dramatic decline along with other wild flowers associated with varying habitats. Once common species are now rare or endangered while some have disappeared…
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Orchids are an incredibly divers and often brilliantly colored flowering plant. Orchids typically require the right conditions before they will grow and may spread sporadically or in large numbers across a good habitat. One interesting species of orchid is the…
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The easiest part of understanding what is is that botanist do is this: they study plants! But there is so much more. There are 17 sub fields or specialties that will be briefly described in this article. Each one can…
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The Ponderosa Pine is also called Western Yellow Pine, Bull Pine or Blackjack Pine and it is native to North America. This tree has a very unique bark, the color is orange ith black lining. The bark has a very sweet…
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Climbing plants or creepers ‘creep’, spreading tendrils and branches ever out and up. They attach to walls, fences, pergolas, other trees or screens and serve a variety of purposes. They form a colourful backdrop for outdoor living areas, feature as…
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Orchids are a very diverse and beautiful plant. Their flowers attract many people, especially the purple flowered orchids, and many reserves are set up for them to preserve their habitats. Each orchid requires certain conditions in which to grow may…
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Trees have many uses, some of which have only become evident in more recent times. It only takes 16 average-size trees to equal out the carbon emission of one human for one year. Trees reduce the needs for heating in…
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