There is a special kind of bonsai tree that is called a money tree plant. The money tree plant’s design originates in Taiwan back in the 1980s. The concept of this kind of plant caught on in other Asian countries and has become hugely popular. The popularity of the money tree plant can be attributed...
Though there are some similarities especially in structural elements, plant and animal cells do differ especially in functions. Animal and plant cells both have cytoplasm, cell membrane and a nucleus. The cell walls of plants are made up of cellulose. Cellulose allows high pressure to build up...
The MeditationsBy Marcus Aurelius Written 167 A.C.E.Translated by George Long Book One From my grandfather Verus I learned good morals and the government of my temper. From the reputation and remembrance of my father, modesty and a manly character. From my mother, piety and beneficence, and...
Fennel, or common fennel or bronze fennel, is a plant that produces a seed-like fruit and also a leaf-like protuberance that is used as an herb. There are different varieties of fennel, for example, the Foeniculumvulgare var. azoricum variety is known as Florence fennel, sweet anise, or finocchio....
Intro: While the 2011 earthquake and the worries about Fukushima have brought the threat of radioactivity back into the public consciousness, many people still do not realize that radioactive contamination is a worldwide danger. Radionuclides are in the top six toxic threats as listed in the 2010...
Anyone who has had problems with allergies knows very well just how difficult and inconvenient it can be. There are many things that can trigger allergies, and one very common source of allergies are plants. Of course, different people suffer from allergies from various plants, so it is vital...
A four leaf clover is a mutation of the common three leaf clover plant. The three leaf clover or white clover (scientific name Trifolium repens) is a flowering vine with a distinctive deep green coloration. The name white clover is taken from the white blossoms that the plant produces. The white...
Wildcrafters are people who engage in the act of wildcrafting. Wildcrafting is the practice of gathering plants from their natural habitat. These plants are harvested only, and not cultivated in any manner. They may be found anywhere in given area, and not just in the wilderness. The purpose of...
Herbal medicine is traditional medicinal practices that could very well be the oldest form of healing. It focuses on the use of plants and plant extracts to cure illnesses as well as to prevent them. Today, herbal medicine is still widely practiced all over the world. Other terms for herbal...
People around the world have been smoking marijuana for thousands of years while also using the hemp plant for everything from fabric and rope to ethanol fuel. Unfortunately, somewhere along the way, a man with a bit of power and enough determination decided pot was wicked, evil and narcotic. He...
