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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
Just look at those bright red berries. The Nevin’s Barberry constitutes a visually striking shrub. Sadly, it also ranks as one of the rarest types of shrub in the world. Though the plant commonly grows in commercial nurseries, in the wild it remains extremely rare. Maybe because it only grows naturally in two counties in California, […]
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 […]
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 […]
