2.The largest flower in the world: Rafflesia grandiflora, a parasitic plant that grows in Indonesia, can reach a diameter of 1.4 meters. 3.The most poisonous tree in the world: The strychnos nux vomica, also known as the arrow poison tree, grows in tropical rainforests and its sap is highly toxic. 4.The largest seed in the … Read more
Plants are one of the main forms of life, including familiar organisms such as trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, ferns, green algae, and lichens. Plants can be divided into seed plants, mosses, ferns, etc. It is estimated that there are about 350,000 species in existence. Most of the energy of green plants is obtained from sunlight … Read more
Our impression of Antarctica is often that it is a barren land of ice and snow: even if there is bare land, it seems difficult for vegetation to grow. However, the tenacity of life always exceeds our imagination. Despite the harsh environment, Antarctica still grows a variety of algae, lichens, mosses, and the only two … Read more
Discontinuous and sparse plant communities on the islands near the Arctic and on the Antarctic continent north of the tundra vegetation zone. It is composed of lichens, mosses and very few angiosperms adapted to the cold and icy habitat.The climate of the polar desert is colder than that of the polar tundra, with strong winds … Read more
After entering summer, the temperature in many places will continue to rise. Some areas have entered the “sultry” weather. It is hot outside. If the indoor ventilation is not good, it is easy to produce some bad smells, which makes people feel uncomfortable. What should we do in this situation? Turn on the air conditioner, … Read more
Western skunk cabbage, also known as yellow skunk cabbage or swamp lantern, grows in swamps and wet forests, distributed in rivers and wet areas in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. The most notable feature is the foul smell it emits that permeates the area where it grows. Even after being dried and made … Read more
A botanical garden or botanical (scientific) park is an institution that collects, propagates, displays and studies plants[1]. It is also a professional institution for ex situ conservation. Among them, those that only grow trees are called arborvitae. Plants in botanical gardens are marked with nameplates. Plants in botanical gardens are generally cultivated in a planned … Read more
Deserts are known for their extreme drought and minimal rainfall, making them one of the driest biological communities on Earth. These environmental conditions, combined with drought in sandy soil, have created desolate and isolated landscapes, with few species able to survive. This desert flora must have unique characteristics to adapt to extreme conditions. In this … Read more
Populus euphratica is often planted in deserts and is quite common in Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Gansu and other regions of China. It is used to prevent land desertification and is a component of desert oases. It is a plant with strong vitality. Populus euphratica is highly resistant to high temperatures and poor soil conditions, with … Read more