by Cameron Linton | May 28, 2018 | Biology, Education, Plant Identification
Tree identification can be a fun way to learn more about the plants around you. It also can be frustrating and cumbersome thanks to the world’s incredible array of plant species. On top of that, field guides can be a pain to carry around, and aren’t always...
by Cameron Linton | May 24, 2018 | Biology, Education, Useful Plants
California wildflowers build seed banks during drought the same way a prudent employee saves money during a recession. According to a study published in Ecology in March of 2018, California’s wildflowers increased seed production over 200% during the 2012-2015...
by Cameron Linton | May 23, 2018 | Edible Plants, Education, Gardening, Useful Plants
Growing a garden is a fun and rewarding pastime. Cultivating medicinal garden plants takes your backyard dirt patch to a whole new level. Luckily, it’s easy to plan a medicinal garden that’s both lovely and useful. Many common garden plants have medicinal qualities....
by Cameron Linton | May 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Corpse Flower, scientifically known as Amorphophallus titanum, is a fascinating and unusual plant. Native to Sumatra, Indonesia, the Corpse Flower is famous for its large size and pungent odor, which has been described as similar to that of rotting flesh. Despite...
by Cameron Linton | May 22, 2018 | Biology, Education
Plants are a lot more devious than we once thought. Scientists recently discovered that Dodder, a problematic parasitic plant that causes millions of dollars of damage each year to crops, can basically hack into its host’s genes. You read that right. A parasitic plant...
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