Flowers

How Hydrocarbon fuels Engines Revolutionized 20th Century Transport

Hydrocarbon Fuels Engines in the 20th Century Transport in the twentieth century was revolutionised by the invention of engines running on hydrocarbon fuels - gasoline, diesel oil, and paraffin. The...

American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis)

Identification The American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) is a favorite visitor of many backyard birdwatchers. The American Goldfinch is about...

Honey Bees: Life in the Comb

Man has kept honey bees for thousands of years, research is only now revealing details of their complex...

30 Most Beautiful Finches in Asia

1 THREE-BANDED ROSEFINCH “Carpodacus trifasciatus” 18cm FIELD - NOTES: Lethargic, often sits immobile for long periods hidden in bushes...

Rare Blue Dragon Spotted on the Shores of Australia

Rare Blue Dragon Spotted on the Shores of Australia. Nature is so beautiful, and rare creatures stun human...

The Cruciferae (Brassicaceae)

Most of the urban flowers illustrated here have obvious similarities. The flowers of honesty, wallflower, and shepherd's-purse are, like the cuckoo flower. There are...

Primrose Path is Colorful Way to Lead a Visitor to Your Door

I am not sure why Shakespeare had his Primrose Path lead to “dalliance”. But a primrose path is certainly a colorful way to lead...

The Allium – Most Graceful Ornamental Flower

The Allium - If you have ever seen chives blooming you may have been surprised to find that the plant is as ornamental as...

How to Grow Begonias: Embrace Their Unique Beauty and Virtues

How to Grow Begonia? There are several types of Begonia you can grow indoors. All of them are very different from one another in...

Ficus – Most Popular House Plant

One of the most popular houseplants is the weeping fig, also called Ficus benjamina”, normally just called “ficus”. Though related to the edible fig,...

White Lily – Flower Forms in Dense Colonies

The White Lily is a perpetual plant that frequently forms dense colonies. The beautiful leaves arise on flexible stalks from large, thick rhizomes. The...

Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)

The cardinal flower is a symbol of joy and happiness, attracts abundance, and repels negativity. Red cardinal flowers are extremely showy and bright. During...

Hyacinth Bulbs – Grow and Care Tips

Hyacinths are spring-flowering bulbs with long, narrow leaves that are folded lengthwise. Hyacinth Bulbs are highly fragrant flowers that bloom in dense clusters. So...

Begonia – Grow a Perennial Flowering Plant

Begonia or Tuberhybridais a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Begoniaceae. The genus contains 1,795 different plant species. The Begonias are native...

How to Grow Love-Lies Bleeding Plant?

Love-Lies Bleeding Plant (Amaranthus caudatus) is a colorful and unusual plant that grows best when planted in a large group. It is suitable for...