Published by Daniel Mosquin on September 2, 2015
Species of Medicago are commonly known as medicks. The genus is well-known for containing the agriculturally-important alfalfa (Medicago sativa). It contains over eighty other species, of which some are used for forage, medicine, or agricultural cover crops. Most species of Medicago are low creeping herbaceous plants, but Medicago arborea, or tree medick, is an exception. […]
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Published by Daniel Mosquin on June 2, 2015
The close-up photo of Delonix regia is a great opportunity for a basic reminder of male plant anatomy. Shown in the photograph are the stamens of Delonix regia, or the pollen-producing parts of the flower.
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Published by Daniel Mosquin on May 28, 2015
There is a good chance that you have seen a plant of Trifolium repens, or white clover, today. Originally from Europe, northern Africa,and Asia, white clover (also called Dutch clover) is widely naturalized in most parts of the world. It is commonly found in lawns, parks, gardens, roadsides, rangelands, and in most types of disturbed […]
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Published by Daniel Mosquin on January 9, 2015
Pararchidendron pruinosum is a small tree native to the rainforests of Australia, Indonesia and Papua-New Guinea. In Australia, the species ranges from north Queensland to New South Wales. It is loved by many Australian native plant enthusiasts, and has quite a few common names that illustrate its different characteristics. The name “monkey’s earrings”, for example, […]
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Published by Daniel Mosquin on December 17, 2014
Mimosa pudica, or sensitive plant, folds up its leaflets in response to touch or movement. This species was featured by Taisha in-depth earlier this year (February) as part of a series about the nastic movements of plants. Taisha’s entry on Mimosa pudica provides great background information on the sensitive plant while also describing the mechanics […]
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Published by Daniel Mosquin on June 23, 2009
Delonex regia, commonly known as royal poinciana or flamboyant tree, is a fast-growing (up to 1.5 metres per year), threatened native of Madagascar.
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