Hawaiian White Hibiscus Facts Firstly, the truly stunning Hawaiian White Hibiscus represents yet another rare plant species native to a small geographic range. Quite sadly, the gorgeous species currently appears to exist on only two islands. Secondly, however, even in these locations, this dazzling beauty exists only within a highly specific habitat type. Unfortunately, this […]Read More
American Wintergreen
American Wintergreen Facts This botanical beauty most frequently goes by the informative common name of the American Wintergreen throughout its range. It does have other names, though. These include such distinctive terms as checkerberry, boxberry, and the eastern teaberry. Many scientific professionals often refer to it by yet another term, however. These individuals, such as […]
Swamp Dacrydium
Swamp Dacrydium Facts The fabulous and distinctive creation of Nature most often goes by the informative common name of the Swamp Dacrydium. Yet, the flora also possesses another, though less frequently used, moniker. That’s the somewhat unusual name of the cat-tail Rimu. Scientific professionals, however, such as researchers, typically refer to the species by its […]
American Cranberrybush
American Cranberrybush Facts This stunning creation of countless ages of evolution most frequently goes by the informative common name of the American Cranberrybush. It does have other, less often used names, however. That’s a normal situation, though, true for many species. These alternate general appellations include the terms highbush cranberry and the similar high bush […]
Common Holly
Common Holly Facts This magnificent creation of Nature and evolution most frequently goes by the general name of the Common Holly across much of its native range. Yet, it also holds several other common names. In this respect, it’s like many other species around the world. These alternate terms include such informative names as the […]
Mistletoe
Mistletoe Facts In general cultural usage, people apply the short term of Mistletoe to any of the related plants placed in the, perhaps humorously-named, Order of Santalales. Originally, however, the term was used to refer to the single specific species presented herein. It’s formal, scientific name’s relatively easy to pronounce, as such things go. That’s […]
Tree Heather
Tree Heather Facts This variety of flora most frequently goes by the somewhat deceptive common name of the Tree Heather in parts of its native range. It does, however, possess another, less commonly used name. That’s the very similar term of the tree heath, though. The majority of scientific professionals, meanwhile, including researchers, usually refer […]
Mandrinette
Mandrinette Facts Perhaps most notably, the term Mandrinette serves as the common name for a truly remarkable variety of shrub. Among professional researchers, though, it goes by another name. More precisely, it bears the scientific name of the Hibiscus fragilis. This remarkable plant also stands out from related species for an unfortunate fact. That’s because […]
Muhure
Muhure Facts Surprisingly, the comparatively simple term of Muhure serves as the common name for a truly extraordinary variety of cycad. Its scientific name, however, remains that of the moderately difficult to pronounce technical term Encephalartos whitelockii. Regardless of which term one uses to refer to it, though, this fascinating flora remains a subject of […]
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. […]