Plants

Palm trees are a common sight in tropical regions globally and are known to still be standing during hurricanes. This … Read more

Palms defy the desert. With their unique root systems, they dig shallowly, yet wide, to take in as much surface … Read more

Carrots are a type of vegetable that grows underground. They have a crunchy texture and a sweet, slightly earthy flavor. … Read more

A botanist is a scientist who studies plants. Botanists conduct research on the growth, reproduction, evolution, and distribution of plants. … Read more

The thorns of a rose plant offer protection from predators. Rabbits and other animals are attracted to its sweet smell. … Read more

Sunflower seeds are a great snack food because they contain lots of protein and fiber. They also happen to be … Read more

Fruit facts are fun to share with friends, family, and even strangers. But did you know that some fruits are … Read more

The fig tree is a species of small tree in the flowering plant family Moraceae. It is native to the … Read more

Blackberries are known for their high antioxidant levels. The blackberry fruit plant has long been used in Chinese medicine. Ellagic … Read more

Crocus is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family found in northern and central Europe, the Middle East, … Read more

Orchids are a large family of flowering plants with between 22,000 and 26,000 species. They are found in almost every … Read more

Pears are fruits produced and consumed around the world and are a species of Pyrus. A pear tree grows in … Read more

Grapes are a type of fruit that grows on the vine. The grapevine, which is any plant in the genus … Read more

In Asia, most countries have an indigenous reddish hardwood called Narra (Pterocarpus indicus). As a result of its numerous uses, … Read more

The Watermelon is the only fruit that is both a fruit and a vegetable.  One of the main reasons why … Read more

Where do plants come from? From seeds, of course, you say. But where do seeds come from? And do all … Read more

Aren’t flowers pretty? They come in just about every color in the rainbow and many of them smell almost as … Read more