The Snow Gum belongs to the family of myrtles which have the taxonomical name of Myrtaceae. The snow gum is one of the eucalypts – Eucalyptus pauciflora, pauciflora meaning ‘few flowers’ but that is a misnomer as the tree has…
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When we look at a coniferous tree, or admire the age of a Great Redwood, we subconsciously recognise a botanic group known as the gymnosperms. The group includes the largest tree and the oldest tree and the slowest growing plant…
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In 1859, Charles Darwin wrote his famous book “On The Origin of Species.” Darwin was a deeply religious man who put forth his ideas after a long voyage on the H.M.S. Beagle spent observing a variety of animals. It revolutionized…
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Orchids are a very broad group of flowering plants known for their aesthetic qualities. Typically orchids require special conditions and each orchid can be very different as to those conditions and the different areas they inhabit. There are a vast…
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The macadamia tree is an Australian native but there are now few left in the wild. Luckily they are cultivated by the score for the commercial value of their nuts which can be eaten raw or roasted or used in…
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The Rosebay Willowherb can be found growing wild in North America, Canada and Britian. In North America, this plant is called Fireweed. In Canada, it is called Great-willow Herb. This herb thrives in wet, acidic soils. It can be found…
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Ethnobotany is a combination of social science, mainly anthropology and botanical science. It is a study of the ways in which humans and plants interact and the way that botanicals contribute to human cultures. Originating in the 1800s, perhaps in…
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Orchids are definitely a diverse and aesthetically pleasing group of flowering plant. They commonly require specific conditions to grow and favor certain areas over others. There numerous species of orchid and from these species, many hybrids have been created. One…
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Invasive plant species, they are everywhere around the planet and can often cause troubles, especially in the wild. How do they cause troubles for the environment? Are they destructive to wildlife habitats or beneficial by creating more diversity. Why can…
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Medicinal Plants in South-western Saudi Arabia Medicine, whether traditional folk medicine or mass-produced pharmaceutical drugs, have been beneficial in curing and treating all manner of diseases and illnesses throughout the centuries. Indeed, it is from the traditional folk medicine that…
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