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The Honeysuckle is a family of arching shrubs or twining vines in the family Caprifoliaceae and is native to the Northern Hemisphere. There are about 180 known species of the plant, with approximately 100 of those endemic to China. Another 20 species occur in Europe, India and, North America each. Honeysuckle Description Most species of […]Read More
The Chinese Lantern is a remarkable plant, and is actually a relative of the aptly named deadly nightshade plant, Atropa Belladonna. What a name to have. The Chinese Lantern is easily recognizable by the unique covering of its fruit which vary in color from orange to red. The wispy thin coverings over the fruit resemble […]Read More
The Orchis Italica is a unique species of orchid. This image is not photoshopped! Also (for…obvious reasons), it is known as The Naked Man Orchid. This flower is native to the Mediterranean region. The Orchis Italica may be found in Portugal, Spain, Italy, Serbia, Greece, the Aegean islands, Turkey, Cyprus, Malta, Syria, Jordan, and northern […]Read More
Lava Cactus Facts The rather distinctive looking Lava Cactus ranks as the smallest of the cacti species inhabiting its range. Yet its small size does nothing to diminish the fascination scientists have with the species. This cactus only grows in the archipelago of the Galapagos Islands. Furthermore, even there its habitat remains widely scattered and […]
Jade Vine Facts Its highly unique nature ranks as the most noteworthy fact about the gorgeous Jade Vine. The magnificent beauty of this plant conceals the point that it’s actually a legume. Botanists list them as closely related to beans such as the runner bean and kidney bean. While the seed pods of the species remain […]
Elephant Yam Facts Above all, the surprising Elephant Foot Yam ranks as perhaps the most foul-smelling of all known food crops. Yet despite its powerful aroma, considered putrid by most, it is a popular food crop in some regions of the world. However, its area of distribution remains limited and continues to shrink for various reasons […]
Blue Chilean Crocus Facts Interestingly, despite the name, the quite beautiful Blue Chilean Crocus isn’t actually a crocus at all. Botanists actually classify this remarkable species as a member of a rather different family of flowering plants. Yet none can deny the delicate beauty of its blooms, regardless of its classification. Sadly, however, this same beauty […]
Orpheus Flower Facts Many experts consider the most noteworthy fact about the lovely Orpheus Flower to be its remarkable hardiness. The plant has the ability to survive for extended periods without water and to spring to life when receiving some. As a result of this ability, some call it the resurrection plant. It also has a […]
