#botany

#botany

The daffodil, with its genus name Narcissus, symbolizes obsession with self, paralleling its behavior in floral arrangements, where it may not mix well with other flowers.

Kew Gardens, founded in 1840, features over 30,000 plant varieties, a royal palace, and the world's largest Victorian glasshouse, making it a unique natural museum.

Coffee beans grow on tropical evergreen plants that belong to the genius Coffea. The plants can reach over 30 feet tall and bear red, oblong fruits called cherries.

The Amorphophallus gigas, known as the 'corpse flower,' draws curious visitors to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden with its infamous, pungent aroma reminiscent of decay.

Solander noted that children suck out the sweet juice from the elongated bud of a white flowering vine, now known as Operculina turpethum. He makes a specific reference to the elongated bud when describing the plant's physical features, said Rose.

"Their journey in 1938 along the Colorado River was unprecedented, as they faced daunting rapids and uncharted territories, challenging societal norms and misconceptions about women's capabilities in science."

Few plants have as many names as the poinsettia, bought primarily during the holidays, making it one of the most popular potted plants in the U.S.

In the 1924 article from Nature's archive, researchers discussed the promising yet limited efficacy of cancer treatments available at the time, marveling at the advances made but emphasizing the necessity for further research and development to improve patient outcomes.

Queen Victoria's eldest grandchild was Kaiser Wilhelm II, who became an influential and controversial figure in early 20th-century Europe, particularly during World War I.