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Tulipa gesneriana, commonly known as the Didier’s tulip or garden tulip, is one of widely cultivated species of tulips in many countries because of its large, showy flowers. This beautiful flowering plant belongs to the Liliaceae family. Most of the cultivars of tulip are derived from Tulipa gesneriana. It has become naturalised in parts of central and southern Europe and scattered … Read more

Tulipa kaufmanniana, commonly known as Kaufmann’s tulip or waterlily tulip, is a species of tulip native to the mountainous regions of Central Asia, particularly in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It is named after the Russian botanist and explorer, Aleksandr Grigorievich Kaufmann. In its native habitat, Tulipa kaufmanniana can be found in alpine meadows and … Read more

Growin plants is a relaxing pastime, as well as a way to add beauty to your home spaces. Living plants growing in indoor environments create a sense of tranquility and well being. They also serve a healthy, utilitarian purpose by cleaning the air of toxins and pollutants. Most houseplants are varying shades of green, but … Read more

During the spring and summer the leaves have served as factories where most of the foods necessary for the tree’s growth are manufactured. This food-making process takes place in the leaf in numerous cells containing chlorophyll, which gives the leaf its green color. This extraordinary chemical absorbs from sunlight the energy that is used in … Read more

Vines can escape cultivation easily and climb trees. When left to grow undisturbed, these type of vines can cover the trunk and branches completely. Dense ivy leads to rot, restricts sunlight, strangles the tree, and increases weight, causing trees to fall more easily. Here are some of the vines that are commonly seen growing on trees: … Read more

Description Wodyetia bifurcata, the foxtail palm, is a species of palm in the family Arecaceae, native to Queensland, Australia. The genus is so named in honor of ”Wodyeti” an Australian aborigine who was the last man of his tribe to have knowledge of the flora and fauna of its region. The epithet bifurcata is Latin for ”twice divided” in … Read more

Deciduous trees are trees that shed their leaves once a year, usually during the season of autumn, when their leaves are mature, or fully grown. Deciduous trees are divided into two categories. Those that can be found in either arctic or temperate climates. When photosynthesis slows down in the winter, they lose their red-colored leaves. It … Read more

Hickory trees belong to the walnut family (Juglandaceae) and are in the plant genus Carya. Hickory trees are prized for their hard, dense wood, large delicious nuts, and sweet syrupy sap. Hickory trees are common in temperate rainforests in North America and some parts of Asia. Hickory trees are large to medium deciduous trees with dense … Read more

Walnut trees are any species of tree in the plant genus Juglans, the type genus of the family Juglandaceae, the seeds of which are referred to as walnuts. Many people also consider walnut trees attractive because of their deciduous leaves and large 50- to 75-foot spread. Walnut trees have long compound leaves with 5 to 23 short-stalked leaflets. … Read more