poison dart frog

Poison Dart Frogs: Did You Know?

The poison dart frog's vibrant colors and toxicity come from consuming specific toxic ants,…

Angraecum sesquipedale Madagascan orchid

Darwin’s Predicted Moth: A Triumph of Scientific Theory

Darwin predicted a moth with a long proboscis to pollinate a specific orchid. Decades later, in…

Umatilla National Forest burning at night

Fire: Essential for Ecosystem Health and Sustainability

Fire, often seen as destructive, is crucial for ecosystems. Fire ecology reveals its roles in…

sunflower helianthus annuus

Sunflowers & Mathematical Sequences: Did You Know?

Recent study in Royal Society Open Science reveals new complex sunflower seed patterns, diverging…

Agapanthus cultivar

New Agapanthus Varieties: Vibrant Blooms for Any Garden

Discover new agapanthus varieties like 'Fireworks', 'Twister', 'Black Pantha', and more, offering…

samara fruit

Samara Fruit: Did You Know?

A samara is a type of dry fruit, typically with one seed, characterized by a flattened, wing-like…

Idaho State Flower Lewis Mock Orange

Idaho’s State Flower (Lewis’ Mock-Orange): Did You Know?

Idaho's state flower, Philadelphus lewisii, commonly known as Lewis' mock-orange or syringa, is a…

terrarium inventor

Inventor of the Terrarium: Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward

Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward, born in London in 1791, discovered the terrarium in 1829, revolutionizing…

jon corpse flower

Titan Arum (Corpse Flower): Did You Know?

The Titan Arum, or Corpse Flower, is a rare plant from Sumatra with a bloom reaching over eight…

Crepe myrtles (Lagerstroemia)

Crepe Myrtles: Did You Know?

Crepe myrtles (Lagerstroemia) are native to Southeast Asia, including regions such as China, Korea,…

Wollemi pine - Wollemia nobilis

Wollemi Pine: Did You Know?

In December 2019, firefighters secretly saved the rare Wollemi pine from bushfires, protecting the…

Hazardia orcuttii

Orcutt’s Bristleweed, Hazardia Orcuttii: Did You Know?

Orcutt's bristleweed, Hazardia orcuttii is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae…

pennantia baylisiana

Pennantia Baylisiana: Did You Know?

Pennantia baylisiana, often hailed as the "world's rarest tree," is a remarkable example of…

Hibiscus Sabdariffa

Hibiscus Tea: Did You Know?

Hibiscus tea, made from dried Hibiscus sabdariffa petals, is vibrant red with a tangy flavor. Rich…

amazon rainforest

The Amazon Rainforest: Did You Know?

Did you know that the Amazon Rainforest produces 20% of the world's oxygen?

Orlaya grandiflora

Orlaya Grandiflora: Did You Know?

Orlaya grandiflora, commonly known as the white lace flower, is a fascinating and ornamental plant…