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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
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 Related Articles Wax Currant Physical Description Firstly, the surprising Wax Currant remains a highly variable plant, at least in terms of physical size. That’s because, depending upon location and climate, this fascinating shrub attains a broad range of overall sizes and shapes. Individual specimens range in overall height from as little as […]
Turbinicarpus alonsoi Facts Related Articles Turbinicarpus alonsoi Physical Description It must be pointed out that the marvelous Turbinicarpus alonsoi does not distinguish itself based on size. In fact, it ranks as a small specimen. Furthermore, unlike some related species, this comparatively tiny plant evolved a highly flattened spherical shape. Plus, the rounded stem of the […]
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 […]
Gibraltar Campion Facts Related Articles Gibraltar Campion Physical Description The Gibraltar Campion classifies as a woody-based perennial plant. This occurs due to its genetic structure, which may surprise some amateur researchers. Yet, the flower holds this status despite the fact that the marvelous species strongly resembles a small flower. It also remains relatively small in […]
Gympie-Gympie Facts Related Articles Gympie-Gympie Physical Description Perhaps most notably, despite its size, the incredible Gympie-Gympie usually appears as a single-stemmed plant. Yet, the botanical marvel displays a surprising versatility. In fact, the remarkable plant sometimes develops as a small tree with a very thin trunk. Impressively, individual specimens of the flora occasionally attain heights […]
Kurinji Facts Related Articles Kurinji Physical Description Notably, the Kurinji bears the classification of a shrub. But, the plant remains a relatively small example of one, compared to related species. That’s because most specimens of the shrub only reach a height ranging from 12-24 in (30-60 cm) in the wild. As is easily apparent, the […]
Christmas Cactus Facts Firstly, perhaps the most noteworthy attribute of the fabulous Christmas Cactus remains one that might surprise most people. Secondly, that surprising attribute is the fact that this beautiful and distinctive plant typically actually blooms during the Christmas season. However, the distinctiveness of this particular plant does not end there. That’s because yet […]
Scythian Lamb Facts The incredible Scythian Lamb presents a remarkable appearance to all who see it. Further, the incredible plant has its own footnote in history. This occurred because some ancient peoples believed the distinctive plant actually produced sheep. But, this unusual species does have very useful properties. In fact, it has chemical properties which […]
