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Bois Dentelle Facts The somewhat poetic term of Bois Dentelle serves as the generally accepted term for an exceedingly beautiful variety of tree. Quite unfortunately, this marvel of Nature also qualifies as one of the rarest known species of tree in the entire world. Also bearing the truly cumbersome scientific name of the Elaeocarpus Bojeri, […]Read More
Monkey Puzzle Tree Facts The eye-catching term of Monkey Puzzle Tree serves as the colloquial name for the Araucaria araucana. And in many ways, the name fits perfectly. This plant species also remains an ancient one that often gets called a living fossil. The completely unique name for the tree also originated in the year […]Read More
Acacia koa Facts The Acacia koa ranks as a rather remarkable species of tree that grows in volcanic soil. In fact, in the Hawaiian language, the name means brave. Despite its great size, the Acacia koa actually classifies as a close relative of the common garden pea. That’s right, this huge tree actually happens to […]
English Oak Facts The truly remarkable English Oak represents a rather long-lived plant, averaging several centuries in lifespan. Some individuals have also lived for than a thousand years. What all they must have seen. One particular individual specimen of English Oak bears the name of The Granit Oak. It was given the name of the […]
Bosnian Pine Facts Likely the best known individual specimen of the rather astounding Bosnian Pine resides in Bulgaria. This specimen also bears the rather interesting name of Baikushev’s Pine. This particular individual tree stands roughly 79 ft (24 m) tall and experts also estimate its age to be least 1,300 years, perhaps even older than […]
Jellyfish Tree Facts The highly evocative term of the Jellyfish Tree serves as the most frequently used common name for an extremely unusual type of tree. Its official scientific name, however, remains that of the all but unpronounceable Medusagyne oppositifolia. Regardless of which of these particular terms one chooses to use for it, this remarkable […]
Southern Magnolia Facts The Southern Magnolia represents a species of tree native to the southeastern portions of the continent on which it evolved. Furthermore, this stunning species of flora probably remains best known for the numerous large, highly fragrant flowers it produces. This gorgeous species further remains cultivated in warmer climates throughout the world. As […]
Durian Facts Durian forms the term for the fruit of several tree species within the genus Durio. Currently, nine varieties of this unique plant produce edible fruit exist. However, only one of these gets exported internationally. The others continue to be sold and consumed locally only. The Durian remains rather distinctive among fruits. Most people […]
Cretan Date Palm Facts The Cretan Date Palm constitutes a rather interesting and unique plant species. This palm also, unfortunately, possesses an extremely restricted habitation range. The tree was first categorized by the Swiss botanist, Werner Greuter, in 1967. He also assigned it the scientific name of Phoenix theophrasti. It was named in honor of […]
Clanwilliam Cedar Facts The somewhat unique term of the Clanwilliam Cedar serves as one of the most often used common names for a remarkable species of tree. The truly marvelous variety of flora also goes by the alternate common name of the Clanwilliam cypress. The scientific name for it, meanwhile, remains that of the nearly […]
Pritcardia Facts Pritcardia names a genus consisting of 40 rather amazing species of palms endemic to a specific number of tropical Pacific islands. While the IUCN does not currently have a listing for any of them, each of the known species of Pritcardia appears to also be either endangered or threatened. Climate change and habitat […]
Bombax Facts The rather lovely Bombax forms a rather impressive genus of primarily tropical trees. All of these exist within the mallow family. Currently, experts recognize a total of 5 species within this beautiful genus. Without a doubt, the best-known member of the genus is the visually remarkable B.ceiba. The various species also remain known […]
