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Honeysuckle Facts The Honeysuckle names a family of arching shrubs or twining vines in the Caprifoliaceae family. All known varieties evolved as 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. […]Read More
Chinese Lantern Facts The visually unique Chinese Lantern forms a rather astonishing plant. It also represents a relative of the aptly named deadly nightshade plant, Atropa Belladonna. What a name to have. The surprising plant is easily recognizable by the unique covering on its fruit, which varies in color. The wispy thin coverings over the fruit […]Read More
Naked Man Orchid Facts The Naked Man Orchid forms a rather unusual species of orchid. This image does not include photoshopping and shows exactly why the remarkable plant bears its common name. This astonishing flower also remains one of the fortunate ones and currently lists with the IUCN as a Species of Least Concern. Although […]Read More
Jabuticaba Facts The truly unique Jabuticaba constitutes a one-of-a-kind tree that also happens to inhabit a highly restricted range of the world. Its most obvious and immediately recognizable feature remains the utterly unparalleled manner in which its fruit appears. Unlike all other known trees on earth, its fruit grows directly from the trunk, and also […]
Kauri Tree Facts Better known by its common name of the Kauri Tree, the magnificent Agathis australis inhabits a highly restricted habit range. Its common name also derives directly from the language of the indigenous Maori people, who inhabit its native territory. It also represents an extremely long-lived species. Many individual trees have stood for […]
Tiger Flower Facts Tiger Flower serves as one of the common names for the rather stunning Tigridia pavonia. It also goes by the names Mexcian Shell Flower and Jockey’s Cap. This gorgeous flower represents only one of roughly twelve species classified in its genus, all of which rank as equally beautiful to behold. Amazingly, the beauty […]
Christmas Cactus Facts The most noteworthy attribute of the Christmas Cactus is the fact that this beautiful and distinctive plant typically blooms during the Christmas season. Another interesting fact is that as a result of evolving in their particular habitat, these cacti grow on trees or rock outcroppings. Due to their tendency to bloom at […]
The Rosy Periwinkle (what a colorful name) forms a beautiful plant with the botanical version of a split personality. It also holds the distinction of being quite rare and endangered. The plant understandably became quite popular as an ornamental plant. Despite its delicate appearance, however, it remains an extremely hardy species. It grows endemically only […]
Scythian Lamb Facts The Scythian Lamb presents a rather remarkable appearance to all who see it. As a result of how it appeared to them, ancient peoples believed it actually produced sheep. This unusual species also possesses chemical properties which give it legitimate medicinal uses. Consequently, this plant remains a common ingredient in folk medicine […]
Just look at those bright red berries. The Nevin’s Barberry constitutes a visually striking shrub. Sadly, it also ranks as one of the rarest types of shrub in the world. Though the plant commonly grows in commercial nurseries, in the wild it remains extremely rare. Maybe because it only grows naturally in two counties in California, […]
Harlequin Flower Facts The Harlequin Flower possesses a most unusual pattern of colors, consequently making it readily distinguishable from other plants within its endemic range. While it’s endemic range is quite restricted, the distinctiveness of the species led to its being imported to portions of the United States. As a result, it now grows wild in […]
Attenborough’s Pitcher Plant Facts The Attenborough’s Pitcher Plant ranks as one of the largest carnivorous plants known to exist. As a result of their great size, their bowl actually measures large enough to occasionally trap and digest small rodents. This remarkable plant was named after the famed naturalist Sir David Attenborough. He has been a […]
Bleeding Heart Vine Facts The Bleeding Heart Vine is a unique plant which even gained the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. The species is indeed extremely popular as an ornamental plant due to its incredible beauty. The vine requires a specific combination of complex environmental factors to survive. For example, the root system must be […]
