by Evan Levy | Feb 1, 2021 | Biology, Education, Useful Plants
Some plants have rightly earned their larger-than-life reputations. As one of the longest-used recreational drugs, murdering toxins, and beneficial medicines, deadly nightshade is certainly one of the most historically significant plants. Used to induce...
by Riley Fortier | Jan 13, 2021 | Biology, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
When one thinks of a tropical beach, they usually picture a palm tree hanging over clear blue water. Indeed, coconut palms are common sights on tropical beaches around the world. Aside from being aesthetically pleasing, coconut palms bear fruit abundantly, and coconut...
by Evan Levy | Dec 30, 2020 | Biology, Education, Uncategorized
Moths are much more interesting than you may think. They can be gorgeous, colorful, massive, and important pollinators. They can also be huge pests, harming agriculture and forestry. It would take many lifetimes to learn everything there is to know about moths,...
by Siri Undlin | Dec 23, 2020 | Biology, Education, Plant Identification, Uncategorized
Cedar trees are a beloved and well-known type of tree. And while there is often confusion between common and botanical names between the types, there is no debate on how beautiful and useful these trees are. Cedars have supported communities as we’ve evolved,...
by Ellen Rigell | Nov 11, 2020 | Biology, Gardening, Plant Identification, Uncategorized
By definition, a fern is a vascular, flowerless plant with leafy fronds that produce spores for reproduction. Whether they add depth and dark green accents to your garden, spruce up a terrarium, or just remind you of scenes from Jurassic Park, ferns are truly...
by Riley Fortier | Oct 21, 2020 | Biology, Plant Identification
There are some incredibly interesting plants found in temperate deciduous forests. Historically, these forests covered a vast expanse across the northern hemisphere, including the eastern parts of North America, Europe, and a huge swath of Asia. Although the amount of...
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