Types of

Overview The name “arborvitae” derives from Latin for “tree of life” and refers to several conifers of the cypress family native to North America and Asia. The two American species, the eastern and giant arborvitae, are, in their wild form, more commonly known as northern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) and western red cedar (Thuja plicata), … Read more

What are caterpillars? Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. Butterflies and moths form the order Lepidoptera, a very large group with more than 150,000 species, that are easily distinguishable from other insects.Caterpillars can cause serious economic damage. Most species feed on leaves and young shoots, and their enormous feeding capacity can rapidly decimate … Read more

What is a Caterpillar? A caterpillar is the larval stage of a moth or butterfly. It is the second part of their four-stage life cycle (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Caterpillars have long, worm-like bodies with six true legs. They can also have a variable number of stumpy false legs (called prolegs), which help them to … Read more

Introduction Anthurium is a flowering plant, native to tropical rainforests in South America, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Anthuriums come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Anthuriums are a type of flowering plant from the Araceae family.They have been popular in the United States since the Victorian era. As a tropical plant, … Read more

Introduction Mushrooms are a commonly used ingredient in many different types of recipes. However, there are many different types of mushrooms that you may not be familiar with. They all have a different flavor and texture, and some even look different. The mushrooms can be finely chopped and used as filling in potstickers, dumplings, and … Read more

The tulip is one of the most popular flowers in the world, and for good reason. They come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes, making it easy to find the perfect tulip for any occasion. With their Varieties of tulips coming into bloom, it’s the perfect time to take a look at some … Read more

Overview Grown for its showy flowers and fragrant foliage, lantana makes an attractive addition to shrub groupings, mixed borders and oceanfront landscapes. It is a shrub-like plant that grows 2 to 6 feet tall and has a spread of 2 to 6 feet. It has tough, green foliage, dense clusters of small flowers that bloom … Read more

There are more than 200 species of flowering shrubs and woody climbing vines in the Jasminum genus. They are prized for their fragrant blossoms, which yield a sweet scent used for perfume and flavoring used in ice cream, chewing gum and other food. Flowers of some jasmine plant varieties are edible. Dried flowers are used make … Read more

Overview Sunflowers (Helianthus annus) belong to the Asteraceae plant family. The flowers of this plant are remarkably large and tall, standing on upright, hairy, leafy stems. Sunflowers are available in sizes ranging from dwarf 12- to 24-inch plants to gigantic 10-foot plants. Blooming during the summer months and attracting birds and bumblebees, sunflowers are annuals, … Read more

Overview The tropics are the geographic regions of the Earth centered on the equator and limited in latitude by the two tropics: the Tropic of Cancer in the north and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. Tropical Flowers are those species of flowers that are native to the tropics. Tropical flowers hold a special … Read more