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Jumping spiders belong to the family Salticidae, which is part of the order Araneae, class Arachnida, and phylum Arthropoda. With over 6,000 recognized species, Salticidae is the largest family of spiders in the world. Members of this family are commonly known for their excellent eyesight, agile movements, and distinctive jumping behavior, which they use for … Read more
Thuja trees belong to the Cupressaceae family, which includes other conifers like cypress, juniper, and cedar. Within this family, the genus Thuja consists of five recognized species, with three native to North America (Thuja occidentalis, T. plicata, and T. standishii) and two from East Asia (T. koraiensis and T. sutchuenensis). These evergreen trees are commonly … Read more
Techny Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis ‘Techny’) is a popular cultivar of the Eastern Arborvitae, classified botanically under the Cupressaceae family and the species Thuja occidentalis. It is a cultivated variety selected for its hardiness, dense foliage, and excellent winter color retention. Like other members of its species, it is a cold-hardy conifer native to North America, … Read more
American Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) is a widely recognized evergreen conifer belonging to the Cupressaceae family, which includes cedars and cypresses. It is botanically classified under the genus Thuja and species occidentalis. This species is native to eastern North America and has been cultivated for centuries due to its hardiness and practical value in landscaping. It … Read more
Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’) is a compact, evergreen conifer that belongs to the Cupressaceae family. It is a cultivar of Thuja occidentalis, commonly known as Eastern Arborvitae or Northern White Cedar, which is native to eastern North America. The cultivar name ‘Smaragd’ is derived from the Danish word for “emerald,” referencing the tree’s … Read more
Green Giant Arborvitae (Thuja standishii x plicata) is a fast-growing evergreen tree that belongs to the Cupressaceae family, which includes cypresses and cedars. It is a hybrid between two species—Thuja standishii, native to Japan, and Thuja plicata, known as the Western redcedar, native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. This interspecific cross combines the … Read more
Huckleberries are small, round berries that grow wild across various regions, particularly in North America. They belong to the Ericaceae family, sharing lineage with blueberries and cranberries, and are known for their vibrant colors, ranging from red to deep blue or black. Their flavor is a distinctive sweet-tart balance, often more intense than cultivated berries. … Read more
The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) is an invasive insect species that has become a notorious agricultural and ornamental pest in many parts of the world, particularly in North America. It is native to Japan, where it is naturally controlled by predators and environmental conditions. However, after being accidentally introduced into the United States in the … Read more
The Brown Recluse Spider (Loxosceles reclusa) is a member of the family Sicariidae, a group known for its necrotic venom. This spider has gained notoriety in North America due to its medically significant bite, although it is not aggressive and rarely bites humans unless provoked. Its natural history is tied to its secretive lifestyle, solitary … Read more
The Black Widow Spider (Latrodectus mactans) is one of the most recognized and studied arachnids in North America, known for its infamous venom and glossy black appearance. Its natural history is tied to a broad range of temperate and subtropical habitats, where it plays a valuable ecological role as a predator of pest insects. Despite … Read more