by Riley Fortier | Sep 13, 2019 | Biology, Plant Identification, Uncategorized
A trip to the tropics is a must-do for any nature-loving person. The biological diversity will blow just about anyone’s mind. No matter what time of year you go, you’re bound to see some pretty amazing plant and animal life. But, there are certainly some...
by Casey Hofford | Sep 10, 2019 | Biology, Houseplants, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Aloe vera is a succulent that is a popular treatment for various skin conditions, particularly sunburns. In addition, people use aloe vera to treat acne. This practice shows some great promise. Studies have found that aloe vera is effective in combination with more...
by Patrick O'Hare | Sep 2, 2019 | Biology, Uncategorized
When thinking of the savanna, lions, elephants, and zebras might first come to mind. These are the animals that end up on nature documentaries and become the stars of an African safari expedition. But what about the plants, shrubs, trees, and flowers that each of...
by Riley Fortier | Aug 17, 2019 | Biology, Education, Plant Identification
Florida is a state teeming with biodiversity. With the nickname “The Sunshine State,” Florida must have loads of sun-loving plant life – and indeed it does! Although there are thousands of plant species native to the state, a handful of them are quite...
by Evan Levy | Jul 27, 2019 | Biology, Flowers, Plant Identification
Hawaii is a fascinating place for all kinds of biology. This tropical paradise is made up of volcanic islands. These islands appeared in the ocean with no life whatsoever. In the beginning, the Hawaiian islands were simply mounds of lava rock. All native species on...
by Riley Fortier | Jul 26, 2019 | Biology, Edible Plants, Plant Identification, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Most people can easily tell apart apples from bananas, and oranges from blackberries. But, how easy is it to identify the plants they come from? To find out, here’s a guide on how to identify the 10 most common fruit plants. Before we begin, let’s go over some basics...
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