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Honeysuckle Facts Firstly, the Honeysuckle names a family of arching shrubs or twining vines in the Caprifoliaceae family. In addition, all known varieties of this sweet-smelling and brilliant plant evolved as native to the Northern Hemisphere. Furthermore, about 180 known species of the plant exist, with approximately 100 of those endemic to China. Finally, another […]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 Firstly, the Naked Man Orchid forms a rather unusual species of orchid. Most notably, 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 […]Read More
Chatham Island forget-me-not Facts Firstly, the gorgeous Chatham Island forget-me-not grows endemically only in select sections of a few of the Chatham Islands. While the IUCN itself does not yet formally list status for this beautiful plant, most experts consider it to be severely threatened. Due to the combination of possessing a highly restricted habitat […]
Ascension Island Parsley Fern Facts Firstly, don’t make the mistake of assuming that the diminutive Ascension Island Parsley Fern holds little importance. Most notably, it ranks as one of the rarest of all known plants in the world. Moreover, only 4 known individual specimens exist in the wild. However, for many conservationists, it represents proof […]
Colorado Columbine Facts This rather gorgeous plant bears the somewhat deceptive common name of Colorado Columbine. Its endemic range does rate as highly restricted but does extend to regions other than just Colorado. However, despite the fact that it inhabits an extremely limited area, it does not yet show on the IUCN Red List. The […]
Rose of Jericho Facts The attention-grabbing name of Rose of Jericho serves as the common name for the rather fascinating Anastatica hierochuntica. This remarkable plant also remains renowned among researchers for its truly astonishing resistance to desiccation. In addition, the plant is considered by many experts in the field to represent an extremely hardy form […]
Cobra Lily Facts The highly descriptive term Cobra Lily serves as the image-creating common name for a rather unique variety of carnivorous plant. Despite being considered rather uncommon in the wild, and having a highly limited and specific habitat range, the IUCN lists it as a species of Least Concern. Quite understandably, the common name […]
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 […]
Source: http://bit.ly/1ObYSPC Photographer: Caitlyn Jackson Rosy Periwinkle Facts Firstly, the Rosy Periwinkle forms a beautiful plant with incredible botanical usefulness. It also holds the distinction of being quite rare and endangered. The plant also understandably became quite popular as an ornamental plant. Despite its delicate appearance, however, it remains an extremely hardy species. Sadly, it […]
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 its great size, its 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 […]
