This evergreen variety is one of the most beautiful native trees, found in the South East US, from central Florida to North Carolina and west to Texas. But these magnolias are surprisingly hardy despite the name 'southern'. The huge fragrant white flowers can measure up to 8 inches across ...
a yellow, smooth rind and is small in size. According to the University of California Riverside, the 'Star Ruby' is difficult to grow and is more prone to disease and pests than other grapefruit varieties. The trees are slow-growing and...
Guava trees grow best in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 to 11, although they must be protected in USDA zone 9 to survive the winter. Guavas are classified as a noxious weed in warm climate areas such as Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and southern Florida, wher...
Piri piri is a type of hot sauce that originated in Africa and is now popular in many countries, including Portugal and South Africa. The sauce is made by blending piri piri chili peppers, garlic, lemon juice, and spices. The chili peppers used to make piri piri sauce are small but pack...
Bushes and shrubs both share the characteristics of being woody plants. However, Bushes are low-lying trees, so the tips of their leaves touch the soil. In contrast, shrubs are plants that you prune and groom. Shrubs can also grow slightly taller than bushes and always sprout multiple stems...
Habitat:Dense habitats with tall trees and thick undergrowth. Subspecies: C. c. cyanoides C. c. caerulescens C. c. concreta 12.Genus Amaurospiza There are four species of seedeaters in genusAmaurospiza.They are small, finch-like birds with black, conical bills. The males are dusky blue...
In the American South, these big caterpillars are often called "orange dogs" for their choice of food plant: citrus trees, especially orange and lemon. In some cases they can cause damage to young trees. The sight of a big, beautiful giant swallowtail swooping around your garden plants is ...
Often seen on fruit-bearing trees, the larvae of the species bears no resemblance in coloring. The larvae have a transparent white color with blue nuances. 10. Packard’s Wave Packard’s Wave Common in states such as Florida and Texas, Packard’s Wave (Cyclophora packardi) is a species do...
you can find local olive oils that burst with flavor and are made from olives grown on stunning trees around the Mediterranean sea. This fruit can be used in numerous ways — one of which is making a beautiful and delicious paste called tapenade. According toClifford A. Wright, the name co...
Two basic kinds of dormancy have been distinguished by Bünning (1947): ectogenous, influenced by external factors such as light, temperature, water, etc.; and endogenous, conditioned by the internal constitution of the seed. Whether seeds possess either