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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
Hooker’s Lips Facts The Hooker’s Lips plant only maintains this unique shape for a brief time. The very distinctive shape actually does serve an important purpose. In addition to being a conversation starter, the species plays its own vital role in its environment. It remains one of the few acceptable host plants for the rare […]
Rainbow Eucalyptus Facts The living kaleidoscope known as the absolutely beautiful Rainbow Eucalyptus forms the only species of eucalyptus tree endemic to the Northern Hemisphere. It can also now be found growing in numerous other parts of the world. This has come about due to its (eminently understandable) popularity as an ornamental tree. Yet beauty […]
Old Woman Cactus Facts Old Woman Cactus forms the common name for the rather surprising species named Mammillaria hahniana. This plant remains commonly known as the Old Woman Cactus due to the presence of the grayish hairs. These serve to protect it from the harsh sun common to its native habitat. This species represents only one […]
Behold the Devil’s Walking Stick. Yes, that really serves as the common name for this unique plant. Just imagine brushing against those thorns while in the forest. Also sometimes known as Devil’s Stick, this species developed endemic to the eastern regions of North America. They grow so heavily protected that even the edges of the […]
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 […]
Medusas Head Facts The astounding Medusas head, also known as the Euphorbia Caput-Medusae represents a unique succulent in the genus Euphorbia. This amazing plant presents a short, central caudex. This immediately spreads into a mass of serpent-like items which resemble the head of Medusa and forms the source of the common name. Rather surprisingly, the […]
The San Diego Ragweed represents a species of plant that finds itself in a sticky situation. But then, so does anyone who happens to brush up against it. This remains an extremely rare variety of ragweed. This plant appears endemic only to Baja California, Mexico, and two counties in California, United States. That forms an […]
Doll’s Eye Facts The Doll’s Eye is a highly unique and rather distinctive species. It remains a flowering plant, endemic to a few of the eastern regions of North America. This incredibly fascinating plant evolved as closely related to the baneberry and typically blooms from early May to mid-June. The herbaceous species also generally grows […]
The White Egret Orchid is a unique and beautiful species of orchid. The name derives from their purported resemblance to (you guessed it) a white egret since their shape suggests to many minds the appearance of wings spread for flight. Such a unique plant perfectly demonstrates the creativity of Nature. Their scientific classification (Habenaria radiata) is […]
Can you believe that the possession of any amount of San Diego Thornmint represents a more serious crime than the possession of marijuana in the United States? It’s completely true. The San Diego Thornmint represents an extremely rare species of flowering plant and forms a unique member of the mint family. Its range now remains extremely restricted. […]
