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Hawaiian White Hibiscus Facts The truly stunning Hawaiian White Hibiscus represents yet another rare plant species native to a small geographic range. It exists on only two islands. Even in these locations, it exists only within a rather specific habitat type. sadly, this renders it highly vulnerable to threats to its existence. These primarily include, […]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, […]Read More
Jade Vine Facts Its highly unique nature ranks as the most noteworthy fact about the gorgeous Jade Vine. The magnificent beauty of this plant conceals the point that it’s actually a legume. Botanists list them as closely related to beans such as the runner bean and kidney bean. While the seed pods of the species remain […]Read More
Turbinicarpus alonsoi Facts Perhaps most notably, the amazing Turbinicarpus alonsoi has no common name. However, this does not negate the fact that this fabulous succulent is an extremely fascinating plant. But, quite sadly, the marvelous species of succulent now faces the serious possibility of extinction. This occurs due to a combination of numerous factors, not […]
Living Stones Facts Firstly, the term Living Stones serves as the common name for a specific genus of plants. Additionally, all known members of this unusual genus evolved as native to one certain continent. The first scientific description of a member of this genus occurred in 1811. However, the discovery was made entirely accidentally. The […]
Gibraltar Campion Facts First of all, this delicate, yet gorgeous plant is known as the Gibraltar Campion. Further, the marvelous flower has a true story to tell. That’s because, among other things, its one of the rarest of all known plants. In fact, it remains so rare that, by the year 1992, experts believed it […]
Gympie-Gympie Facts Firstly, the innocent-seeming Gympie-Gympie is anything but that. That’s because the amazing plant conceals a dark secret. Any creature touching it can experience great pain. But, despite this off-putting fact, the fruit of the species remains fully edible, if one takes proper precautions. Yet another example of the ingenuity of Nature. However, the […]
Kurinji Facts Firstly, the stunning Kurinji has an amazing story to tell. Yet sadly, it has a quite limited habitat area. However, this was not always the case for this incredibly beautiful plant. Moreover, this breathtaking species is a plietesial, or long interval bloomer. In fact, it only blooms once every 12 years. Also, related […]
Christmas Cactus Facts The most noteworthy attribute of the Christmas Cactus is the fact that this beautiful and distinctive plant typically blooms during the Christmas season. Another interesting fact is that as a result of evolving in their particular habitat, these cacti grow on trees or rock outcroppings. Due to their tendency to bloom at […]
Scythian Lamb Facts The Scythian Lamb presents a rather remarkable appearance to all who see it. As a result of how it appeared to them, ancient peoples believed it actually produced sheep. This unusual species also possesses chemical properties which give it legitimate medicinal uses. Consequently, this plant remains a common ingredient in folk […]
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, […]
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 […]
