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
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. That fact alone makes it worthy of note, to those who appreciate the grandeur and majesty of these large-growth trees. The great majority of botanists, however, had believed the fabulous species to […]
Sapphire Tower
Sapphire Tower Facts Related Articles Sapphire Tower Physical Description Unquestionably, the breathtaking Sapphire Tower truly stands out from most related species. It also stands up, given that it has a strongly vertical shape. The gorgeous succulent attains a maximum height of roughly 5 ft (1.52 m). However, most specimens in the wild average about 3 […]
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 Related Articles Regal Birdflower Physical Description First of all, the truly marvelous Regal Birdflower evolved as a variety of perennial shrub. Furthermore, and uncommonly, its size at maturity varies widely between individual specimens. In this trait, at least, the beautiful plant mirrors many related species. As a result, mature plants typically range […]
Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis
Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis Facts Related Articles Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis Physical Description Firstly, the truly incredible Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis distinguishes itself in yet another way from others of its kind. That’s because the plant attains a truly impressive size for an orchid. In fact, it ranks as one of the largest of all known varieties. But, that size does […]
Lady’s Slipper Orchid
Lady’s Slipper Orchid Facts Related Articles Lady’s Slipper Orchid Physical Description Since so many species bear the same common name of Lady’s Slipper Orchid, one fact can’t be denied. That’s the fact that physical variations naturally occur. In fact, many of the individual members of the remarkable group vary significantly in appearance. The different members […]
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 Related Articles Plumed midge-orchid Physical Description The gorgeous Plumed midge-orchid distinguishes itself from its many kin in a combination of ways. That’s partly due to the fact that it evolved as a somewhat unique variety of terrestrial perennial. But, the amazing species also evolved both fine roots and tubers. Yet, Nature did […]
Living Stones
Living Stones Facts The highly attention-grabbing term Living Stones serves as the common name for a specific, and truly unique, genus of plants. All known members of this unusual genus evolved quite closely grouped. In fact, all evolved as native to one certain continent. The first scientific description of a member of this genus occurred […]