The ‘Ruby Anniversary®’ variety is of cultivated origin, but the species Abelia chinensis is native to Southeastern China. It grows in lower alpine areas at elevations of about 6,000 ft. This species came into cultivation in Europe in the mid-1800s. It is still popular in China, and...
In this guide, you will learn easy ways anyone can get started in birding watching or become a birder, even if they are a total beginner!
Apps are a great way to learn a language, especially on the go during your daily train commute or while you wait in line at the post office. Many language learning apps are free but some have limited access to features unless you pay for a monthly or yearly subscription. Here are some ...
This and other willow varieties offer some valuable benefits for wildlife. Willows area larval host plantfor theviceroy butterfly. During their spring flowering period, these trees also attract many species of native bees and other pollinators. Birds will freely use willow trees for nesting, resting...
Raspberries, also known as wild raspberries, are classified asRubus idaeus. The genusRubus, which is considered the rose family, contains many different plant species that are collectively referred to as raspberries. However,Rubus idaeusis the main species that is commercially grown worldwide and fou...
But that image has come under inspection in recent years, as shark researchers around the world have discovered the fish gathering in large numbers and interacting with others of their own species in ways that are obviously friendly. Yannis Papastamatiou, a marine scientist at Florida ...
Old, neglected forsythias can be rejuvenated by pruning them back to within 3 to 4 inches of the ground in late winter or early spring. They’ll produce new growth as temperatures warm and days lengthen. Types There are about 11 species of forsythia and they are primarily native to eastern...
Usually, within an orchard, most trees either self-pollinate or are crossed with a single other species, meaning sibling seedlings are very similar. However, in your case, perhaps the lemon grove had very different neighbors, as in one particular variety to one side and another to the other ...
It has received considerable attention to explore different growth strategies between species (Poorter et al., 1990). In particular, high SLA species are commonly associated with fast growth and high N content (Wright et al., 2004), although caution is advised when using SLA as a proxy for ...
Like all species of Euphorbia, crown of thorns contains a mildly toxic, white, milky sap that can causeskin irritation and stomach upsetwith ingestion. In its native environment, the plant grows to heights of five or six feet, but in cultivation, it is rarely taller than three feet and usu...