Holly is a beautiful evergreen plant that can grow as a shrub or tree. Native to Europe and Asia and known scientifically as Ilex aquifolium, holly (also known as English holly) is primarily grown as an ornamental plant in gardens…
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There are three species of tingle tree. The largest and most impressive is the Red Tingle tree (Eucalyptus jacksonii). The tingles all belong to the family of myrtles (Myrtaceae). The tingles, along with the karri, jarrah and tuart, are all…
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Deciphering the term “Ananas Comosus” one may decide the first word “ananas” sounds akin to “bananas” and the second word “Comosus” sounds astrological or something of that nature, however, Ananas Comosus is the botanical name for the most popular edible…
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Jellyfish play an important role in the undersea food chain. Although they are relatively small and simple creatures, they’re responsible for helping maintain balance in the delicate ecosystem of the ocean. Jellyfish are a form of plankton, which means that…
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The life cycle of a frog begins as an egg that is laid by its mother and is fertilized outside of her body by its father. This egg laying/fertilization process is called spawning and is the very beginning of a frog’s…
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Some are crawly. Some can fly. Some are ugly. Some are absolutely beautiful. One thing they all have in common: they are insects. They are bugs. They are a nuisance. They are exceedingly plentiful. But, most importantly, many of them…
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Many people have heard of San Pedro Cactus, and many people know of the psychoactive effects of this plant, but many people do not realize that there are many other psychoactive cacti available to them. This article will help you…
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The Citrus sinensis is the sweet orange, the fruit of a subtropical tree. It probably originated in Southeast Asia, most likely from a hybrid; no wild oranges have been found. Like all citrus, the orange is a member of one…
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The tuart (Eucalyptus gomphocephala – also known as the ‘white gum’ because of its pale bark and wood) is only found in Western Australia, along the narrow coastal corridor of the Swan Coastal Plain from Jurien Bay to Busselton. The…
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The four dominant tree species of the south west of Western Australia are jarrah, karri, tingle and tuart. These are all unique to the state and the forest regions of each species are home to a very diverse range of…
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