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Honeysuckle Facts Related Articles Honeysuckle Physical Description Impressively, the majority of the known types of Honeysuckle evolved as comparatively strong twining climbers. On all of these, the leaves grow opposite, and develop as simple ovals. This visually appealing foliage also averages about 4.5 in (10 cm) in length. Although most evolved as deciduous, some develop […]Read More
Chinese Lantern Facts First of all, the term Chinese Lantern serves as the common name for an incredibly beautiful variety of perennial plant. However, it also goes by the scientific name of the Physalis alkekengi. It holds a surprise for many people who admire its beauty, though. That’s because this species actually remains a relative […]Read More
Naked Man Orchid Facts Related Articles Naked Man Orchid Physical Description The remarkable Naked Man Orchid rarely fails to capture the attention of those fortunate enough to enocunter one. This obviously most typically occurs due to the appearance of the aptly-named marvel. Yet, the plant does have other appealing attributes as well. In general overall […]Read More
Fingered Citron Facts Fingered Citron serves as the unusual common name a fragrant variety of citrus fruit originally endemic to a rather restricted range in Asia. This visually rather distinctive plant remains famous for its incredible fragrance. In fact, many people in Japan and China often use it to perfume rooms and clothing The fruit […]
Western Underground Orchid Facts Most notably, the incredible Western Underground Orchid remains unique in one outstanding manner. That’s because it actually lives and blooms entirely beneath the surface. Due to this unbelievable fact, this marvel of Nature remains an incredibly rare and remarkable type of plant. Therefore, regrettably, botanists cannot definitively ascertain just how many […]
Acacia koa Facts The Acacia koa ranks as a rather remarkable species of tree that grows in volcanic soil. In fact, in the Hawaiian language, the name means brave. Despite its great size, the Acacia koa actually classifies as a close relative of the common garden pea. That’s right, this huge tree actually happens to […]
Poinsettia Facts This beautiful, and widely renowned, flora most frequently goes by the simple common name of the Poinsettia. It has other general titles, though. These include such diverse terms as Christmas star, lobster plant, painted leaf, and Mexican painted leaf. Among scientific professionals, however, it’s better known by its technical title. But that’s a […]
Lycaste Orchid Facts Firstly, the term Lycaste Orchid actually represents the collective common name of an entire group of flowers. This small but impressive genus of truly breathtaking orchids further contains a respectable number of plants. That’s a total of 30 species. Secondly, its undeniably great beauty earns the marvelous flower many unique distinctions. In […]
Holywood Facts First of all, the attention-grabbing term Holywood serves as the common name for a particularly lovely species of flowering plant. In addition, the remarkable species also goes by another, though significantly less popular name. That’s due to the fact that it’s also called the comparatively difficult to pronounce scientific name of Guaiacum sanctum. […]
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 […]
English Oak Facts The truly remarkable English Oak represents a rather long-lived plant, averaging several centuries in lifespan. Some individuals have also lived for than a thousand years. What all they must have seen. One particular individual specimen of English Oak bears the name of The Granit Oak. It was given the name of the […]
Bosnian Pine Facts Likely the best known individual specimen of the rather astounding Bosnian Pine resides in Bulgaria. This specimen also bears the rather interesting name of Baikushev’s Pine. This particular individual tree stands roughly 79 ft (24 m) tall and experts also estimate its age to be least 1,300 years, perhaps even older than […]
Bee Orchid Facts Firstly, the Bee Orchid represents the common name for this mesmerizing species. The surprisingly shaped small perennial also forms a herbaceous plant in the family Orchidaceae. Rather unsurprisingly, the plant draws its common name from its distinctive appearance. That occurs because of, to many, the resemblance of the blooms to a comically […]
