by Riley Fortier | Nov 30, 2018 | Biology, Plant Identification
The rainforest is a treasure trove for plant lovers, whether you’re a newbie or you already have experience with jungle botany. Your first step into a tropical forest can be a bit overwhelming. There is a staggering amount of diversity to take in. It’s also often hard...
by Cameron Linton | Nov 29, 2018 | Gardening, Houseplants
It’s surprisingly emotional to watch a plant die in front of you. You can’t ask your plant what’s wrong, and sometimes a remedy actually makes it worse. We’re here to help you save your dying plants – and save yourself from the stress of...
by Siri Undlin | Nov 26, 2018 | Biology, Education, Plant Identification
Glow-in-the-dark mushrooms? Is that a real thing? Yep, it is. And no, you’re not tripping. Fungi are a source of mystery, delight, and danger for forest adventurers and plant identifiers. Recently, scientists have shed light on the way mushrooms glow in...
by Cameron Linton | Nov 26, 2018 | Weekly Plant News Roundup
This is part of our new weekly plant news roundup, brought to you thanks to our partners at Earth.com. Fruits and Veggies May Reduce Memory Loss in Men A study published this week on over 27,000 men found that berry fruits, orange juice, leafy green...
by Cameron Linton | Nov 23, 2018 | Biology, Edible Plants, Education, Useful Plants
Reishi mushrooms have long been used as medicine. Also known as the Ling Zhi mushroom, these fungi grow on the sides of trees. In the wild, reishi mushrooms prefer to grow at the base of maple or hemlock trees. IDENTIFY NEW PLANTS WITH PLANTSNAP These mushrooms are...
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