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...

Oregano – A Common Species of Origanum

We’re always felt a bit confused on the subject of oregano versus marjoram. But we don’t feel too...

Ferocious The Real Lion King in Their Natural Habitat

To celebrate its 20th birthday the team behind Disney's animated musical, The Real Lion King, has announced the...

The Aromatic Herbs and Foods

Aromatic herbs and foods: without plants, man could not survive. Cereals, sophisticated grasses, fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts...

Forest Raven (Corvus tasmanicus)

Habitat: The Forest Raven (Corvus tasmanicus) is the only Corvidae member in Tasmania. The Forest Raven's most characteristic feature...

The Puzzling Phenomenon of Bleeding Tooth Fungus

Bleeding Tooth Fungus (Hydnellum Peckii) is a type of mushroom that is commonly found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is known for...

Ginkgo or Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo biloba)

Ginkgo or Maidenhair Tree Benefits: the long history of Ginkgo biloba shows it is one of the favorite trees. Ginkgo is a slow-growing large...

Plants to Beat Tight Chests, Insomnia and Colds

Plants You Need in Your Bedroom to Beat Tight Chests, Insomnia, and Colds. NASA scientists say, that you need to keep plants in your...

Shajarat-al-Hayat – Miraculous Survival of Tree in the Desert

The miraculous survival of a tree in the desert is the pure power of nature. The Tree of Life, or Shajarat-al-Hayat, is an astonishing...

Jabuticaba – A Rare Fruit Tree Bear Fruits on Its Trunk

There’s a tree in Brazil called "Jabuticaba", whose fruit grows directly from the trunk and branches of the tree. It can be found in...

The Famous Octopus Tree of Oregon

The Octopus Tree of Oregon is a huge Sitka spruce situated a few hundred feet from Cape Meares Lighthouse on the Oregon Coast, in...

The Dead Man’s Fingers

Xylaria polymorpha, generally known as dead man's fingers, is a saprobic fungus. The plant habitually inhabitant of forest and woodland areas, normally growing from...

Pando – The One Tree Forest

The Pando or “The Trembling Giant” of one tree forest is a massive grove of quaking aspens that takes the “forest as a single...

Cerbera Odollam – The Suicide or Murder Tree

Cerbera odollam, is a dicotyledonous angiosperm, commonly known as a suicide tree. The tree is also called pong-pong and othalanga and this plant belongs...

A Rare Sight of Double Tree of Casorzo

A rare sight of a double tree of Casorzo growing atop another tree Of course, it's not a sight that you get to see...