Honeysuckle Facts Perhaps surprisingly to some, the term Honeysuckle actually names an entire Family of stunningly beautiful plants placed in the Caprifoliaceae family. Due to this, each of these remarkable species develops as either arching shrubs or twining vines. A remarkable total of roughly 180 recognized species of the plant further exist at this time. […]Read More
Cycad
Cycad Facts Perhaps most notably of all, the Cycad forms a Family of seed plants whose origins go all the way back to the Permian Era. More precisely, and quite amazingly, the Cycad appears to have evolved roughly 280 million years ago. Furthermore, although the various varieties bear a physical resemblance to palms, these in […]
Pelican Flower
Pelican Flower Facts The most unusual term of Pelican Flower currently serves as the most often used common name for a specific species within a single genus. The amazing plant also goes by the less than pronounceable scientific name of Aristolochia grandiflora. In all, a remarkable total of about 120 known members of this genus […]
Lava Cactus
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
Jade Vine Facts Its highly unique nature ranks as the most noteworthy fact about the gorgeous Jade Vine. The 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. It also holds other common names, though. These […]
Elephant Foot Yam
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
Blue Chilean Crocus Facts Interestingly, despite the name, the incredibly beautiful Blue Chilean Crocus doesn’t actually qualify as a crocus at all. In point of fact, botanists actually classify this remarkable species as a member of an entirely different family of flowering plants. That has the complex scientific name of Tecophilaeaceae. Nevertheless, none can deny […]
Orpheus Flower
Orpheus Flower Facts Firstly, many experts consider the most noteworthy fact about the lovely Orpheus Flower to be its remarkable hardiness. That’s because the plant has the ability to survive for extended periods without water and then to spring to life when receiving some. As a result of this ability, some people also call the […]
African Blackwood
African Blackwood Facts The African Blackwood constitutes a flowering tree in the family Fabaceae. The IUCN currently lists this species as Near Threatened. The rather interesting tree forms a rather economically important timber species within its native range. Its unique wood primarily gets used in the construction of musical instruments and high-quality furniture. The unique […]
Hummingbird Fuchsia
Hummingbird Fuchsia Facts First of all, many consider the Hummingbird Fuchsia to be among the most beautiful of all shrubs. Secondly, the sheer size of this plant and its tendency to produce many blooms cause it to stand out from many related plants. These traits have also made it a favorite of many horticulturists. In […]
Traveller’s Palm
Traveller’s Palm Facts The Traveller’s Palm or Ravenala constitutes a unique type of plant endemic solely to the island of Madagascar. Yet, the problem remains, however, that the species is uniquely not even a true palm. The ravenala is actually a member of a flowering plant family which also appears closely related to the Bird […]