Trees & Plants

The Unique Characteristics Of Tasmania That Set It Apart From The Rest Of Australia

The Unique Characteristics Of Tasmania  Have you ever wondered why the beautiful island of Tasmania is so unique compared to other parts of Australia? This article explores the unique characteristics...

Band-tailed Barbthroat: A Tiny Hummingbird Like No Other

IDENTIFICATION: The Band-tailed Barbthroat (Threnetes ruckeri) takes its name from its striking black-and-white tail pattern and the dusky, bristly...

Stemonitis Axifera – A Species of Slime Mold

Stemonitis axifera is a species of slime mold, and its fruits in clusters on dead wood, and has...

The Best Planning and Planting a Herbs Garden

Every good herbs garden design book advises a designer gardener to first take your squared paper and in...

Eastern Spinebill (Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris)

The Eastern Spinebill is a small honeyeater with particularly long bills for probing tubular flowers for nectar. It...

The Thinking Tree: A Strange Ancient Tree in Puglia Italy

In Puglia, Italy, there is a strange old olive tree that is thought to be at least 1500 years old, and possibly as old...

Raimondi Cove: Discover the Enigma of This Rare Botanical Wonder

Raimondi Cove (Puya raimondi) is a unique and rare plant that can grow at a high altitude of about 3500–3800 meters. It is the largest...

The Mind-blowing Giant Groundsels (Dendrosenecio kilimanjari)

The ancient plants known as Giant Groundsels (Dendrosenecio kilimanjari) are located atop Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. They arose at altitudes above 14,000 feet around...

Daisugi Technique to Prune Plants for Future Generations

Being a true nature lover, have you ever heard about the Japanese daisugi technique to prune upper branches for future generations? For more than...

“Sisters,” The Olive trees of Noah

The "Sisters," or the olive trees of Noah, are located in the Lebanon town of Bechealeh. It is thought to be among the world's...

Stevia rebaudiana – An Incredibly Versatile Food Ingredient

Stevia rebaudiana No plant offers as much sweetness as stevia, and no plant produces as safe a sugar substitute for diabetics as Stevia rebaudiana. Stevia...

What is Succulent Plant?

A beginner garden wants to know, what is Succulent plant. Well, the succulents have moved in and out of American gardens and homes on...

Albino Redwood – An Intriguing And Fascinating Species

The albino redwood tree (Sequoia sempervirens) is a rare and unique form of the coast redwood tree. Due to their lack of chlorophyll, albino...

Whitebeams, Sorbus species

WHITEBEAMS, Sorbus species Deciduous, Zone 5-6, H6-7 History and origin: There are many species of Sorbus in the family, including the rowans and whitebeams. Whitebeams are mainly...

Coccoloba gigantifolia – The Largest Leaf in the World

Description Coccoloba gigantifolia is a rare and unique plant species that boasts the largest leaf in the world. This magnificent plant belongs to the Polygonaceae...