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Honeysuckle Facts Firstly, the term Honeysuckle actually names an entire Family of stunningly beautiful plants placed in the Caprifoliaceae family. Secondly, each of these remarkable species develops as either arching shrubs or twining vines. Furthermore, a surprising total of roughly 180 recognized species of the plant exist at this time. However, several other species remain under […]Read More
Chinese Lantern Facts First of all, the term Chinese Lantern serves as the common name for an incredibly beautiful variety of perennial plant. However, it also goes by the scientific name of the Physalis alkekengi. It holds a surprise for many people who admire its beauty, though. That’s because this species actually remains a relative […]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
Kentia Palm Facts This gorgeous variety of tree is most frequently referred to by the common name of the Kentia Palm. It also holds claim to a unique status. It also has several other common names by which some refer to it, usally applied in various parts of the world. That’s because it’s also sometimes […]
Grandidier’s Baobab Facts This remarkable tree bears the common name of the Grandidier’s Baobab. To call it distinctive would be an understatement, to say the least. This visually impressive variety of flora also bears a relatively hard to pronounce official scientific name. That’s because in scientific circles it’s generally referred to by the longwinded term […]
Flying Duck Orchid Facts This amazing flower most frequently goes by the name of the Flying Duck Orchid. It also goes by the alternate common name of the large duck orchid. Both names clearly derive from its physical shape, thought by some to resemble a duck taking flight. Its official scientific name, though, remains that […]
Pink Flannel Flower Facts The descriptive term of Pink Flannel Flower serves as the most frequently used of the common names for this plant. It’s also known by other common names, though. These include the ridge flannel flower. By either term, however, it’s a beautiful flower. It’s official scientific name’s a bit of a tongue-twister, […]
Vegetable Sheep Facts This bizarre looking object actually represents a highly unusual variety of Angiosperm. In English, it holds the common name of the Vegetable Sheep. In the language of the Indigenous Peoples of its region, however, it bears the traditional name of tutāhuna. The official scientific name for the plant, meanwhile, remains that of […]
Death Apple Tree Facts The term of Death Apple Tree represents only one of the common names applied to this particular variety of tree. The choice does, however, unquestionably form the most attention-grabbing of the several most frequently used names for the fascinating flora. Its other names include those of the beach apple and the […]
Shameplant Facts Perhaps most notably, this deceptively simple-seeming flora most frequently goes by the common name of the Shameplant. Do not let that term fool you, however. In reality, it represents a fascinatingly evolved member of the pea/legume Family. It also goes by several other common names, though. These alternate terms themselves further provide subtle […]
Arrowleaf Elephant Ear Facts The term Arrowleaf Elephant Ear serves as one of the common names for a visually surprising plant. It also goes by the alternate names of American taro, blue taro, and purple taro, however. Many cultivars also now exist in various parts of the world. But professional botanists may know it best […]
Cypripedium calceolus Facts The tongue-twisting term of Cypripedium calceolus serves as the official scientific name of a stunning variety of plant. Unfortunately for most of its fans, the magnificent orchid species currently has no generally accepted common name. The first recorded scientific description of this beautiful wonder of Nature occurred in Germany, in 1753. Later, […]
Kapok Tree Facts The short term of Kapok Tree forms one of the English language common names for a remarkable variety of plant. The tree also goes by several other alternate names. These include the terms Java kapok, silk-cotton, and samauma, among others. Its scientific name, though, remains that of Ceiba pentandra. In Spanish language […]
