Botany
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Christmas Wedding Bouquets
Christmas wedding bouquets reflect the spirit of the holiday season; accents of holly, mistletoe, pine and juniper are combined with stephanotis, roses and baby's breath.
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Ancient Wonder of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are one of the ancient wonders of the world with gardens of exotic plants and creative landscaping - but did the gardens really exist?
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Do Plants Need Soil to Grow?
There are some types of plants which grow without the need for soil; these types of plants are known as hydroponic plants and air plants.
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Cacti with Christmas Names
Christmas cactus, desert Christmas cactus and mistletoe cactus are different plant species; learn the differences between cacti with Christmas names.
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Botany in Nineteenth Century Art
There were many artists in the nineteenth century who painted flowers, trees and plants; Redoute, Manet, Monet and Van Gogh were perhaps the most famous botany artists.
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The Cactus Family
The cactus family is an ancient botanical family which is native to dry, desert regions of the Americas; the Cactaceae plant family includes many familiar cacti.
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Native Plants of Ancient Indian Wupatki People
The ancient Indian ruins at Wupatki in northern Arizona hold many secrets of a lost past; those secrets include the crops and plants grown by the local Native Indians.
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Claude Monet and the Gardens of Giverny
Claude Monet was one of the great French impressionists who drew inspiration for some of his most famous paintings from the gardens of his home at Giverny in France.
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The Rhododendron Species
Rhododendrons are grown in many North American and European gardens; however, the rhododendron species originated from the East, brought to Europe by plant explorers.
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The Sweet Box Plant Species
Sweet box plant species is native to the Himalayas and has been used medicinally by indigenous people for centuries; sweet box was brought to Europe in the 19th century.
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Native Plants of Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is home to many desert plant species, in addition to the Joshua tree; Joshua Tree National Park is remarkable for its wide diversity of plants.
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The Joshua Tree of the Mojave Desert
The Joshua tree is a unique looking desert tree, synonymous with the Mojave desert in the south western United States; study the plant profile of the Joshua tree.
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Plants of Yosemite National Park, California
Yosemite National Park in California has many native and non-native plants due to a wide range of natural vegetation zones; discover many plants on a visit to Yosemite.
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The Common Walnut Tree
The common walnut tree, also known as the Persian or royal walnut tree, is an ancient tree with many uses, most notably for its use as timber and for the walnut fruit.
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The History of the Harvest Festival
The gathering of the harvest has been celebrated for centuries around the world in the form of harvest festivals or by giving thanks at Thanksgiving celebrations.
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A Profile and History of the Halloween Pumpkin
The pumpkin is used in Halloween celebrations across the world; but what is the origin, history and use of pumpkins at Halloween? Learn more with this pumpkin profile.
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The Use of Sunflowers
The sunflower has many uses and traditions associated with it; the sunflower has been used for food, therapeutically, cosmetically and in many ancient traditions.
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The Bell Pepper - Names and Uses
The bell pepper is a cultivar species which has many uses in culinary dishes; bell peppers are distinguishable by their colors of red, green, orange and yellow.
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The Potato Species - Types and Uses
The potato is a native of South America; today, it is cultivated in many countries in thousands of varieties. The potato is one of the world's most valued food sources.
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Native Plants of California
California had many native plants prior to the arrival of the Europeans; however, many of the indigenous plant species found in California may now be under threat.
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The Use of Medicinal Medieval Herbs
Herbs and plants used in medieval times were popularized by the herbalists John Gerard and Nicholas Culpeper; many herbs in use today were also found in medieval gardens.
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Hollyhocks - Alcea or Althaea Species?
Hollyhock flowers are favorites for traditional cottage gardens; however, the term 'hollyhock' is often used to describe both the Alcea and Althaea botanical species.
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The Use of Plants in Medicine by Avicenna
Avicenna, also know as Ib'n Sina, was an Arab physician who contributed greatly to the medicinal world; his published works included the use of plants in medicine.
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Medicinal Plants and Herbs Used by Hippocrates
Hippocrates, an ancient Greek healer who became known as the 'father of medicine', used a number of medicinal plants and healing herbs in his teachings and written work.
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The Use of the Coconut Tree
The coconut tree is commonly used for coconut oil which has therapeutic and cosmetic values; however, the coconut tree has other traditional and common uses too.
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