Many people feel that morel mushrooms are among the choicest of edible mushrooms. A great number of people love to eat them, a smaller number know what they look like in the wild, and fewer still actually go out and…
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It is always a wonder to see plants wake up from their winter dormancy and begin to produce flowers. How do they know that winter is over and that it is time to get ready for spring? Is it the…
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The vine maple is a beautiful species of maple that is well known for its stunning fall color and smaller stature. Although not a true vine, the growth habit resembles a vine as this tree is often multi-stemmed rather than…
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The Genus Licuala (Arecaceae, Coryphoideae) in Thailand Licuala is a species-rich genus f fan palms, making it a striking component in the understorey of tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia. It reaches from eastern regions of India all the way to…
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Singapore is known for its tropical rainforest climate, which means that it is hot and humid for the majority of the year. It also receives huge amounts of rainfall, which, according to worldtravelguide.net, can be around 2340mm on an annual…
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The Salmon Gum or Eucalyptus salmonophloia (salmon-barked) is a most attractive eucalypt which is native to only a small area of Western Australia. The tree was named in 1878 by Ferdinand von Mueller, an eminent Australian botanist. Early settlers were…
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Since Victorian times, flowers have been used to send messages between friends, family, and lovers. Some flower meanings depend upon the color. The best example of this is roses. Every color chosen has a meaning, a purpose. Here are some…
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The lemon-scented gum has the botanical name of Corymbia citriodora or Euchalyptus citriodora. It may also be known as the blue spotted gum or lemon eucalyptus. The name comes from the strong lemon perfume of the foliage. It is a…
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Acer pseudoplatanus is a broadleaf tree that is large and deciduous reaching 35 metres and can often have the most beautiful domed crown! Sycamore maples – Acers – have smooth, grey bark that gets gradually rougher and much coarser;…
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The Vegetation of the Forest-Steppe Region of Hustain Nuruu, Mongolia The world is an amazing place and Mongolia is home to some amazing life-forms. In a deeply forested steppe of Hustain Nuruu was extensively researched by scholars. Here, they studied…
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