15 Difference Between Taproot And Fibrous Root (With Diagram)

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The roots of seed plants have three major functions: Anchoring the plant to the soil, absorbing water and minerals and transporting them upwards and storing the products of photosynthesis. Some roots are modified to absorb moisture and exchange gases.  Most roots are underground whereas others are shallow or located near the soil surface. Generally there … Read more

18 Major Difference Between Monocot And Dicot Leaf (With Similarities)

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Monocot Leaf Monocot leaves are the leaves which appear on plants produced from seeds with single cotyledon like Maize, Rice, Orchids, Grass, Wheat, Palm trees, Bananas, magnolia tree etc. The leaves are usually ribbon like with parallel venation. Parallel venation means veins in the leaf are arranged in a parallel orientation. Botanically, monocot leaves are … Read more

Poplar Trees: Identification Guide (Bark, Leaves, Size & Shape)

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Overview Poplar tree (Populus) is a deciduous tree that belongs to the family Salicaceae. Poplar tree can be found throughout northern hemisphere (North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa). There generally about 35 species of poplar trees that differ in size, shape of the leaves, color of the bark and type of growth habitat. Poplar … Read more

Ranunculus Plant (Persian Buttercup): Care & Growing Guide

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Overview Ranunculus also referred to as Persian buttercup is a gorgeous flower plant made up of excellent flowers that range in color from white to shades of pink, yellow and red. Ranunculus usually flowers in the spring but flowers may be found throughout the summer. Ranunculus is native to the Eastern Mediterranean region in southwestern … Read more

10 Difference Between Pothos And Philodendron Plants

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Pothos Pothos is a common houseplant for improving indoor air quality, making home and office environments beautiful. The plant native to western Pacific Islands, pothos is known by an array of common names including devil’s vine, Ceylon creeper, taro vine or silver vine. The long stems of pothos trail or climb by aerial roots that … Read more

15 Major Types of Hydrangeas And How To Identify Them

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Hydrangea is a genus of flowering plant native to Asia and America. Hydrangea flowers are produced from early spring to late autumn, the flowers grow in flower heads (corymbs or panicles) most often at the end of the stems. Ideally, the flowerheads consist of two types of flowers; small non-showy flowers in the middle or … Read more