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
Dawn Redwood
Dawn Redwood Facts Perhaps most notably, the magnificent Dawn Redwood forms one of only three known varieties of redwood trees known to man. However, the majority of botanists had believed the fabulous species to be extinct. This erroneous belief held sway until the rediscovery of the species in 1944. Furthermore, this wonderful conifer also remains […]
Sapphire Tower
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 […]
Christmas Cheer
Christmas Cheer Facts First of all, it must be pointed out that the breathtaking plant known as the Christmas Cheer did not technically evolve. That holds true due to the fact that this stunning, and delicate looking plant represents a hybrid rhododendron variety. However, its origins do nothing to diminish its wondrous visual appeal. Regardless […]
Wax Currant
Wax Currant Facts Most notably, the rather appealing term Wax Currant serves as the most used common name for the Ribes cerum. However, the rather surprising plant also goes by other common names. But the best known one remains squaw currant. A subspecies also exists that goes by the common name of the whiskey currant. […]
Regal Birdflower
Regal Birdflower Facts Most notably, the awesome Regal Birdflower represents yet another of Nature’s little facsimiles. However, certain mysteries surrounding it continues. That’s because, firstly, it remains completely unknown, whether or not this example of the principle serves a specific evolutionary purpose. Secondly, the remarkable plant holds yet another surprise for those new to awareness […]
Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis
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
Lady’s Slipper Orchid Facts First of all, the truly beautiful and also highly diverse Lady’s Slipper Orchid family contains more than 50 species. In addition, over 30 of these magnificent flowers claim one region of the world as their native habitat range. That’s the area consisting of North America. In addition to the diversity of […]
Turbinicarpus alonsoi
Turbinicarpus alonsoi Facts Perhaps most notably, the truly amazing Turbinicarpus alonsoi remains one of those species that has no common name. However, this does not negate the fact that this fabulous succulent constitutes an extremely fascinating plant. But, quite sadly, the marvelous species of succulent now faces the very real possibility of extinction. This lamentable […]
Plumed midge-orchid
Plumed midge-orchid Facts First of all, Plumed midge-orchid serves as the highly distinctive common name for a truly remarkable variety of orchid. It also goes by the difficult to pronounce scientific name of the Geneplesium plumosum. This decidedly different looking orchid remains quite difficult to find, and thus rarely seen. Furthermore, the first formal description […]
Living Stones
Living Stones Facts Firstly, the attention-grabbing term Living Stones serves as the common name for a specific, and highly unique, genus of plants. Additionally, all known members of this unusual genus evolved quite closely grouped. In fact, all evolved as native to one certain continent. Furthermore, the first scientific description of a member of this […]