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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
Nevin’s Barberry Facts Most notably, the fabulous Nevin’s Barberry represents a truly visually striking shrub. Sadly, this distinctive looking plant also ranks as one of the rarest types of shrub in the world. Currently, the plant commonly grows in commercial nurseries, in many parts of North America. However, and quite sadly, in the wild it […]Read More
American Cranberrybush Facts Related Articles American Cranberrybush Physical Description The gorgeous American Cranberrybush easily impresses those fortunate enough to encounter it. It does so, though, for several reasons. While sheer physical size isn’t its only appeal, this characteristic of the plant nevertheless does merit a certain level of appreciation. The flora evolved as an excellent […]
Common Holly Facts Related Articles Common Holly Physical Description Despite its deceptive name, the Common Holly is anything but ordinary. It is, in fact, quite special, for various reasons. Chief among those, perhaps, comes its remarkable versatility. That’s due to the fact that the variable evergreen appears as either a shrub or tree. Due to […]
Mistletoe Facts Related Articles Mistletoe Physical Description As a variety of Mistletoe, the amazing Viscum album evolved as a special type of evergreen shrub. That’s because it’s actually what botanists classify as a hemi-parasitical plant. This evolutionary path lead it to form different physical traits than many other flora. In many ways, its general form […]
Tree Heather Facts Related Articles Tree Heather Physical Description The delightful Tree Heather quickly draws the eye of all those who enocounter it. It does so, however, for several reasons, not just because of its visual appeal. That’s due to the fact that this remarkable product of evolution appears as either a shrub or small […]
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 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 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 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
