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The Hawaiian White Hibiscus is a rare plant species native to a small geographic range, the Hawaiian islands of Oahu and Moloka’i only. Even in these locations, it exists only within a specific habitat type: the very wet forest regions in the mountain areas of these two islands. There are three distinct subspecies of this beautiful […]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
Lava Cactus Facts The rather distinctive looking Lava Cactus ranks as the smallest of the cacti species inhabiting its range. Yet its small size does nothing to diminish the fascination scientists have with the species. This cactus only grows in the archipelago of the Galapagos Islands. Furthermore, even there its habitat remains widely scattered and […]
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 […]
Hummingbird Fuchsia Facts First of all, many consider the Hummingbird Fuchsia to be among the most beautiful of all shrubs. The size of this plant and its tendency to produce many blooms has made it a favorite of many horticulturists. That comes as no surprise. While it evolved as a temperate climate species, it and its […]
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 medicine […]
