Blogs Posts in Plants category; 203 blog posts

Ecological relationships

Numerous animals have coevolved with plants. Many animals pollinate flowers in exchange for food in the form of pollen or nectar. Many animals disperse seeds, often by eating fruit and passing the seeds in their feces. Myrmecophytes are pla [...]

Posted On : Sep, 10 2007 | Comments : 0

Marijuana plants lead to arrest

The discovery of thousands of marijuana plants on national forest lands north of Grand Ronde led to the arrest of a San Jose, Calif., man.Police arrested Evodio Abarca-Caciano, 41, on charges of six counts of unlawful manufacture of marijua [...]

Posted On : Sep, 07 2007 | Comments : 0

Moth to tackle pest plant on peninsula

A South African moth has been released on Banks Peninsula to try to control a pest plant.The boneseed leafroller caterpillar was released this week at Diamond Harbour by staff from Landcare Research in a project part-funded by Environ [...]

Posted On : Sep, 03 2007 | Comments : 0

Embryophytes

Most familiar are the multicellular land plants, called embryophytes. They include the vascular plants, plants with full systems of leaves, stems, and roots. They also include a few of their close relatives, often called bryophytes, of whic [...]

Posted On : Aug, 28 2007 | Comments : 0

What Is A Flower?

A flower is the part of the plant that makes the seeds. The main parts of a flower are the carpels and stamens. These parts are often found in the center of the flower. There are egg cells in the carpel and pollen cells in the stamen. All f [...]

Posted On : Aug, 06 2007 | Comments : 0

Algae and fungi

comprise several different groups of organisms that produce energy through photosynthesis. However, they are not classified within the Kingdom Plantae but mostly in the Kingdom Protista. Most conspicuous are the seaweeds, multicellula [...]

Posted On : Aug, 02 2007 | Comments : 0

Evansville cops find 100 pot plants

Detectives who searched a couple’s home found more than 100 marijuana plants growing in their basement, police said.The odor of marijuana in the basement was so strong the detectives had to wear respirators, a police report said. Poli [...]

Posted On : Jul, 31 2007 | Comments : 0

FUNGI

Fungi are a group of organisms that at one time were considered a part of the plant kingdom and thus is being discussed at this site. Today they are in a special group called eukaryo.This group included yeast, molds, mildews and mushrooms. [...]

Posted On : Jul, 27 2007 | Comments : 0

Century Plant

Range Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts at higher elevations from southeastern California, to western Texas and south to northern Mexico. Habitat Dry, rocky desert slopes. Flower Yellow flowers composed of 6 petals, bloom June through Aug [...]

Posted On : Jul, 24 2007 | Comments : 0

The Hoya Plant

The Hoya Plant is one of the easiest plants to grow. The wax plant or shooting star is a vine that loves to be ignored. They do very well in hanging baskets both indoors and out. The plant has gorgeous blooms that are called umbels. This [...]

Posted On : Jul, 20 2007 | Comments : 0

Lemon Plants Make your Garden More Lively

Lemon symbolizes a passion for Life Plant: Tuscan Lemon Description Lemon dwarf trees at your garden patio or balcony simply give remarkable looks. The Tuscan Lemon produces red-tinted buds which open up into refreshingly fragr [...]

Posted On : Jul, 14 2007 | Comments : 0

July Choice Plants

The best choice for your summer plants There is ardent need to have some of the plants in your garden that have a cooling effect during a long, hot summer. Plant Name: Shuttlecock Fern Scientific Name: "Metteucia struthiopteris&nb [...]

Posted On : Jul, 12 2007 | Comments : 0

Useful Tools for Your Garden

Useful Tools that help Maintain Your Garden Having the right kind of tools makes gardening a much easier and a fun job . One should buy good-quality tools such as Shears and Secateurs, Edgers, Scissors and Knives, because, if well [...]

Posted On : Jul, 11 2007 | Comments : 0

The Mini Raised Bed Kit

The Mini Raised Bed Kits for Your Garden Plants Name: Mini Raised Bed and Support Frame Features: Capacity: 115 litre Size: 97cm length x 51cm width x 25cm height A greenhouse style cover with side vents and roll up [...]