​​​Mushrooms are fascinating creatures that are neither plant nor animal. The mushroom looks like a plant, having roots, called mycelium, and growing... Read more
Dandelions are perennial flowers - flowers that return year after year - but are often considered weeds. The fluffy, floating seeds and rapid growth... Read more
The shamrock, also known as clover, is the national flower of Ireland. In fact, in Irish the word "shamrock" means "little clover" or "young clover." Read more
The pineapple is much more than the home of a fictional sponge in Nickelodeon's long running cartoon sitcom, Spongebob Squarepants. This modern... Read more
In Japanese, the word for "cherry blossom" is sakura. The sakura is an integral part of Japanese culture. It appears in ancient and modern artwork... Read more
The lotus is an aquatic, or water loving, flower native to tropical regions of Asia and Australia. The lotus actually lives in the water - its roots stretch... Read more
​​Hollies are evergreen trees or bushes, usually having prickly leaves. There are about 400 species of holly. Some can grow to be well over 50... Read more
​What is a poi​​​​​nsettia? This plant is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. Ancient Aztecs used the plant to make red dye and medicines. In... Read more
There are about 1,750 known species in the group of plants known as the cactus (plural, cacti). Cacti are known for their sharp spines and... Read more
​​​​Why do trees lose their leaves in fall? This is a survival mechanism that helps the tree to endure cold winter weather. As cold weather approaches... Read more
​Corn, also called maize, is a food producing plant native to the Americas, likely first grown in Mexico. There, it was bred from sturdy grasses... Read more
​Oak trees are well known for producing acorns and displaying vivid colors in the fall of the year. Valley, chestnut, and chinkapin oaks turn yellow... Read more
Tulips are a lily-like flower native to Europe and northern Africa. They began to be cultivated as a garden plant as early as the 10th... Read more
Sunflowers are a well known sight across much of the world. Their scientific name, Helianthus, can literally be translated "sun flower," from... Read more
Apples are one of the most widely grown - and most widely consumed - of modern fruits. Today, there are thousands of varieties, or cultivars... Read more
If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? Read more
According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica , the cross is "the principal symbol of the Christian religion." Read more
Roses are familiar flowers throughout the world. They are known for their layered petals, fragrant smell, variety of colors, and sharp thorns along the stem... Read more
Trees are an important part of every ecosystem. In fact, we couldn't live without them - trees produce the very oxygen we breathe. Read more
Flowers add cheerfulness wherever they grow - or wherever they are drawn. This is especially so when they also wear smiling faces. Read more