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Amwoga KhalwaleWhat is a Hybrid? In biology, a hybrid is the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds, varieties, species or genera through sexual reproduction. Hybrids are not always intermediates between their parents (such as in blending inheritance), but can show hybrid vigor, sometimes growing larger or taller than either parent. The concept of a hybrid is … Read more
Overview The fern group of plants encompasses several genera and thousands of flowerless species with delicate fronds and bright-green foliage. Ferns often grow in forests and woodlands. They perform well in containers indoors or outdoors Ferns’ structure differs from the structure of many other plants. Fern leaves, which are called fronds, have two parts: a … Read more
Overview Bamboo is a member of the grass family Poaceae, with species that vary in height from 6 inches to 120 feet.The plants’ woody stems, known as culms, is usually hollow and divided into sections, or internodes, by visible joints or nodes. The upper nodes grow buds, which develop into leaves and branches. There are … Read more
1. Painted Daisy Painted daisies (Tanacetum coccineum, formerly classified as Chrysanthemum coccineum), are daisy-like flowers with 2- to 3-inch flower heads that have petals in striking colors surrounding a yellow button-like center. The plants have lacy or fern-like foliage and grow in neat clumps of about 1.5 feet to 2.5 feet high and about 1.5 … Read more
Overview In botany, an evergreen is a plant which has foliage that remains green and functional through more than one growing season. This also pertains to plants that retain their foliage only in warm climates, and contrasts with deciduous plants, which completely lose their foliage during the winter or dry season. There are many different kinds of evergreen plants, … Read more
A thick profusion of blooms covers several different genera and species of ornamental trees. Some bloom in the spring, offering a glimpse of the warmer weather to come; others bloom during the summer. Pink color is one of the most preferred for gardens as many people associate it with romance and tenderness. Whether you’re looking … Read more
Overview Gardeners often incorporate shades of black flowers in front of shrubs, along a foundation or border, or as accent plants around a specimen shrubs or trees. Black flowers generally bloom from spring until frost and have characteristics which distinguish them from other flowers. The right soil and sun encourage healthy growth of black flowers. … Read more
Common houseplants can improve indoor air quality by taking in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. Indoor plants can improve air quality by removing trace amounts of toxic chemicals that are released by synthetic materials in the home. These chemicals often come from effluent in the bathroom, pets, paint, carpeting, furniture upholstery and other sources. Microorganisms … Read more
Overview A typical flower has four main parts or whorls referred to as the calyx, corolla, androecium, and gynoecium. The outermost whorl of the flower has green, leafy structures known as sepals. The sepals, collectively called the calyx, help to protect the unopened bud. The second whorl is comprised of petals, usually, brightly colored and … Read more
Overview Flowering trees cover themselves with blossoms during period of blooming and consequently produce a showy appearance of the landscape. Selecting which trees to plant in your yard is important task that you can’t take too lightly. Whatever tree you choose will hopefully stick around for a long time, so you need to factor things … Read more