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What Is An Aldose Sugar? Aldoses are a type of monosaccharide that contains an aldehyde group on its carbon skeleton. Generally, an Aldose contains an aldehyde with two or more hydroxyl groups attached; one of the hydroxyl groups is at the end opposite to the aldehyde. The aldehyde group is a reactive chemical group denoted … Read more
What Are Reducing Sugars? Reducing sugars are types of sugars/carbohydrates that have ability of being oxidized and cause the reduction of other substances without having to be hydrolyzed. The aldehyde functional group allows the sugar to act as a reducing agent. The presence of reducing sugars is determined chemically by test methods such as dinitrosallicillic … Read more
Overview Echeveria are some of the most colorful and spectacular succulent plants. The plants generally feature compact rosettes of succulent fleshy, brightly colored leaves.Echeverias belong to the family Crassulaceae, a very large family containing many genera of succulents such as Aeonium, Crassula, Kalanchoe, Sedum or Sempervivum. There are dozens of species, and hundreds of cultivars … Read more
Overview Elms are deciduous and semi-deciduous trees comprising the flowering plant genus Ulmus in the family Ulmaceae. The elm tree grows to great heights, often with a forked trunk creating a vase profile. Generally, Elm leaves are alternated with simple, single or most commonly double serrated margins, usually asymmetric at the base and acuminate at … Read more
Overview Viburnums, in the honeysuckle plant family, comprise a diverse group of approximately 150 species of shrubs and small trees. Several species viburnums shine in the home landscape with either especially attractive flowers or fruit. Viburnums may be deciduous or evergreen, with their handsome foliage contributing to the garden’s charms. The intensely fragrant flowers of … Read more
Overview Dracaena marginata also referred to as Madagascar Dragon, red-edge dracaena or rainbow plant is a member of the Dracaena family, Asparagaceae native to Madagascar and one of the most popular houseplants in North America and Europe. This plant is great for beginners because it is drought tolerant and not at all fussy about their … Read more
Overview Strobilanthes dyeriana commonly referred to as Persian shield or royal purple plant, is a species of flowering plant in the acanthus family Acanthaceae, native to Myanmar (Burma), where it grows as an evergreen perennial shrub. It gets the name Persian shield because the leaves resemble little, feudal battle shields. Persian shield plant produces 4-7 … Read more
Monocot & Dicot Seeds Seeds are an integral part of sexual reproduction in plants. Seeds are generally formed as the end product of sexual reproduction in plants and are exclusively found in angiosperms and gymnosperms. Monocot and dicot seeds develop in different ways, but both contain seeds with a seed coat, cotyledons, endosperm and a … Read more
Overview The name Banana spider is used to describe a number of different large spider species commonly found throughout the southeastern United States, North America and South America. Banana spiders receive their name because of the yellow/golden-colored silk they create to make their very large webs which they use to catch flying insects, their main … Read more
Overview Peace lily also referred to as Spath lily, White sail plant or Madonna lily is one of the most popular ornamental plants generally sold for the home interior. The plant bears broad, dark green leaves and charming, creamy-white flowers on tall stems above the foliage. The flower rises up creamy white from the arching … Read more