Other succulents are desert producers of agave syrup and the substances used to make beverages like ginger beer and tequila. The ghost plant, which has a cabbage-like shape, is exceptionally popular as a houseplant and for landscaping in the desert. These plants can produce small, yellow flower...
The giant Saguaro happens to be a very well-known symbol of the American West. It grows in just a few places within the United States and happens to be a very rare plant on a global scale. The Saguaro National Park was formed to protect these plants, and its situated in the heart of...
Understanding the stress tolerance mechanisms in desert plant species is key to improve resistance in crop plants or make it more efficient to obtain a particular metabolite. With RNA-Seq, several candidate genes have been identified in thebiosynthesisof metabolites, resistance to drought, salinity, ...
Below: weird pod (& plant) out in the “high desert” a few weeks back. Received some facebook- feedback as to what this (somewhat rare and mysterious) “pod-plant” is. After having gone to (1) run (2) hike (3) tire out the dogs (4) poach yet another 1/2 – truck-load ...
There has beenmedical interestin the prickly pear plant. Some studies have shown that the pectin contained in the prickly pear pulp lowers levels of “bad” cholesterol while leaving “good” cholesterol levels unchanged. Another study found that the fibrous pectin in the fruit may lowers diabetics...
One thing that is helpful in regards to the plants of the desert as well is that you can fit a lot of diversity in a very small amount of space which is great for your typical botanical garden conservatory and also someone who loves to photograph every new plant they see! Of course me...
butterfly plant decor (optional) scissors To start, trace a daisy shape around your construction paper. I wanted four flowers in each pot, so I chose four different colors and traced my daisy on each. You can do this freehand or make a template. Next, you’ll cut each flower out. Usi...
There has beenmedical interestin the prickly pear plant. Some studies have shown that the pectin contained in the prickly pear pulp lowers levels of “bad” cholesterol while leaving “good” cholesterol levels unchanged. Another study found that the fibrous pectin in the fruit may lowers diabetics...