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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. The surprising plant is also easily recognizable by the unique covering on its fruit, which varies in color. The wispy thin coverings over the fruit resemble popular lanterns […]Read More
Naked Man Orchid Facts Firstly, the Naked Man Orchid forms a rather unusual species of orchid, to say the least. Most notably, this image does not include photoshopping and shows exactly why the remarkable plant bears its common name. Further, this astonishing flower also remains one of the fortunate ones, compared to many related species. […]Read More
Sapphire Tower Facts First of all, the stunningly beautiful Sapphire Tower conceals a secret that might surprise you. That’s because this fabulous plant actually ranks as a member of the bromeliad Family. In total, 3,475 species of plants share membership in this group. Therefore, it actually bears a genetic relationship with, among other plants, the […]
Regal Birdflower Facts Most notably, the awesome Regal Birdflower represents another of Nature’s little facsimiles. It remains completely unknown, however, whether or not this example of the principle serves a specific evolutionary purpose. But, the exact nature of this delightfully delicate species may completely surprise you. That’s because this beautiful and unique looking plant actually […]
Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis Facts First of all, the bizarre appearance of the unique Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis conceals a truly surprising fact. That’s because this visually unappealing plant with no common name actually constitutes a type of orchid. Further, the astonishing species also sets itself apart from related plants in yet another disturbing fashion. That distinction occurs due […]
Lady’s Slipper Orchid Facts First of all, the truly beautiful and diverse Lady’s Slipper Orchid family contains more than 50 species. In addition, over 30 of these claim North America as their native habitat range. In addition to the diversity of its family, each species varies from other orchids in a unique way. They have […]
Plumed midge-orchid Facts First of all, Plumed midge-orchid serves as the unusual common name for the Geneplesium plumosum. This decidedly different looking orchid remains rather difficult to find, and thus rarely seen. Furthermore, the first formal description of the very rare flower only occurred in 1942. As a result of a detailed exploration of the […]
Giant Hogweed Facts Most notably, the astonishing plant known as the Giant Hogweed hides a truly dark secret. That’s because the completely unassuming looking plant actually ranks as one of the most dangerous plants on earth. This occurs due to the nature of the naturally occurring sap of the remarkable plant. This liquid, produced by […]
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 rates as highly restricted but does extend to regions other than just Colorado. The distinctive and delicate-seeming beauty of the plant has led to its becoming rather popular as an ornamental species. Also adding to that […]
Rose of Jericho Facts First of all, the attention-grabbing name of Rose of Jericho serves as the much more pronounceable term for an incredible plant. That’s because it’s the common name for the rather fascinating Anastatica hierochuntica. Secondly, this remarkable plant also remains renowned among researchers for one particular reason. This fascinating species holds this […]
