13 Types of Wildflowers in Alaska (Pictures)
Between May and September, wildflowers in Alaska bloom with vivacious enthusiasm, painting the diverse landscape with all the colors of … Read more
Plants, Trees & Flowers
20 Types of Wildflowers (With Pictures)
From the windswept prairies to the towering peaks of the Rockies, the United States is a treasure trove of botanical … Read more
19 Examples of Aquatic Plants (Pictures)
Many examples of aquatic plants that flourish in various ecosystems can be found in North America. Not only do these … Read more
18 Examples of Thorny Plants (Pictures)
Almost everyone has had the misfortune to walk past a hedge or bushes and get snagged or pricked by thorny … Read more
14 Kinds of Flowers That Close at Night (Pictures)
The earth teems with biodiversity, especially in the plant kingdom. Curling vines climb tall trees. Fields of grasses wave in … Read more
15 Plants That Shoot Seeds (With Pictures)
The natural world is full of many surprises. You may be astonished to learn that some plants actually catapult, or … Read more
The 9 Parts of a Tree (With Pictures)
Trees are habitats for thousands of species. Birds hot between their branches, lichens grow quietly on the bark of their … Read more
The 9 Parts of a Plant (With Pictures)
It is estimated that there are nearly 400k species of vascular plants on Earth. From the tiniest grasses to the … Read more
7 Unique Adaptations of Plants (Pictures)
There are numerous adaptations of plants that help them survive and reproduce effectively. For example, some plants have adapted to … Read more
Is a Rotting Log an Ecosystem?
A rotting log may not seem like an ecosystem, but you might be surprised to find it is. When most … Read more