Category: Science
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Plant Profile: Venus Flytrap
The botanical/scientific name of the Venus flytrap is Dionaea muscipula. The Venus flytrap is one of the most well known carnivorous plants, and perhaps one […]
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The 3 Main Types of Forest on Earth
Latitude is the main influence on the types of forest on Earth. This is because latitude directly impacts the amount of sun and rain the […]
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Types of Roots and Root Systems
There are 3 types of root systems plants can have: taproot, fibrous roots, or adventitious roots. A plant may have more than 1 of these […]
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Interesting Plant Species Discovered in 2023
New plant species are discovered every year. Let’s take a look at some newly discovered so far in the year 2023 and some interesting details […]
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Botanical Terminology: Parts of a Growing Plant Stem
A good way to think about a plant “stem”, or really any part of a plant, is with branches spreading from a central point of […]
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What Are Seeds? Types of Seeds in Botany
The seed is a fertilized plant ovule. It is the embryo of a plant at its most basic form. The smallest plant seed is so […]
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Botany Terminology: Basic Types of Fruits
In botany, a fruit is a mature ovary and all of its contents, usually containing seeds. There are 3 different kinds of fruits: simple fruit, […]
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Science Behind the Best Harvest Timings
If you have any experience with gardening, it’s guaranteed that you’ve thought about the best time to harvest your precious produce. When is it too […]
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Plant Taxonomy: Understanding the Basics
What is taxonomy? Taxonomy is the branch of science that classifies organisms into different groups or types based on their characteristics, and more recently, their […]
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Botany: What Makes A Plant Annual vs Perennial?
Annual plants, as their name implies, grow for 1 year (or growing season) and then die. Perennial plants will grow over multiple years and in […]
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