Dodder - Parasitic Plants Of The Genus Cuscuta
Strangleweed, Devil´s Guts, Witches Shoelaces - the common names of this fascinating plant are legion and reflect the alarm its presence often engenders.
Feb 15, 2012
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Peter Ashby
Himantoglossum hircinum - The Lizard Orchid
The lizard orchid is among the most unusual terrestrial orchids of Europe, and is playing an important role in monitoring the effects of climate change.
Feb 13, 2012
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Peter Ashby
Orobanche - The Beguiling Broomrapes
Commonly known as Broomrapes, the parasitic plants of the genus Orobanche have a fascinating biology, and some are important agricultural pests.
Feb 12, 2012
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Peter Ashby
The Genus Ophrys
Orchids of the genus Ophrys are among the most beautiful and fascinating of European plants, but many species are under threat from human activity.
Feb 9, 2012
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Peter Ashby
Difference Between Herbs and Herbaceous Plants
Botanically speaking, a herb is not the same as a herbaceous plant. Learn the difference between the common term herb in comparison to herbaceous plant.
Feb 7, 2012
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Sharon Falsetto
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Sharon Falsetto -
Sharon Falsetto is a business owner, certified clinical aromatherapist & professional writer with a life-long interest in plants.