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Introduction Umbrella Plant is a flowering plant that has a striking appearance and strong history. It has been used as a traditional remedy for a number of ailments, from headaches to toothaches. With distinctive, umbrella-shaped flowers, Umbrella Plant is a beautiful addition to your garden. However, Umbrella Plant is also a plant with a rich … Read more

Overview The dracaena is a genus of tropical and subtropical flowering plants and trees that belongs to the family of asparagaceae. They’re well-known for their variegated leaves, and grow from a small plant up to a medium-sized tree over time. With over 40 different species, they can be found in a wide range of habitats … Read more

Introduction There are many tools that are used for digging, but the shovel and the spade are the most common. If you are planning to start a garden or you are a landscaper, it is important to understand the difference between these two digging tools. This distinction is important because the two tools are used … Read more

Introduction The zebra plant (Aphelandra squarrosa) is a tropical plant that is easy to grow indoors. Native to South Africa, the Zebra Plant is a succulent with beautiful white and green markings that resembles a zebra. A popular choice for office environments, they are also a common wedding gift! Zebra plants typically have long, trailing … Read more

Introduction Some plants are so iconic and recognizable that we don’t even think about them very much. The Monstera philodendron is one of those plants. Monstera philodendron is a large plant with heart-shaped leaves that can grow as long as three feet. Native to tropical areas of Central and South America, monstera philodendron requires a … 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

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 Lemons are small to medium fruits, averaging 5 to 12 centimeters in length, and have an ovate to oblong shape with pointed, curved ends. The rind, also known as the peel, is generally pale to bright yellow and bears many small, fragrant oil glands, creating a textured and glossy, finely pitted surface. Underneath the … Read more

The Bilateral (and Coelomate) phyla can be divided into two groups, variously called the Schizocoela and Enterocoela, or the Protostomia and Deuterostomia. These are distinguished by embryonic cleavage patterns, the fate of the blastopore and coelom formation. The Deuterostomes are a relatively small (in terms of species and abundance) group that includes vertebrates, echinoderms, and a few assorted … Read more