Category Archives: Flora

Botany & Flora: Plants, Herbs, Trees, and the Green Earth.

Rainforests: Astounding Adaptations

Posted on March 18, 2009 by technotink

Astounding Adaptations “of the Rainforest” [display sign at National Arboretum] “Equatorial warmth and moisture allow life to flourish in the jungle like nowhere else. In this setting plants exhibit countless adaptations to the teeming, screaming, abundance of living things as … Continue reading →

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Syngonium: “Regina Red”

Posted on March 17, 2009 by technotink

“Regina Red” Arum Family Genus:Syngonium Family: Araceae Folk/Other names: “Regina Red” “Regina Red” is a member of the family Araceae, and the genus Syngonium that can be found in the tropical rain forests of Central and South America. Belonging to … Continue reading →

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Rattlesnake Plant

Posted on March 17, 2009 by technotink

Rattlesnake Plant Colathea lancifolia Prayer-Plant Family Genus: Calathea Family: Marantaceae Folk/Other names: Calatheas, Prayer Plants, “Silver Plate” (a particular breed), etc. Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 11-12 Frost Tolerance: Keep above 60°F (15°C) Sun Exposure: Shade Watering Needs: Keep uniformly moist … Continue reading →

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Rainforests

Posted on March 17, 2009 by technotink

Rainforests “Jewels of the Earth” aka “The World’s Largest Pharmacy” Is a botanical biosphere of a forest that is most notorious for its high rainfall and levels of moisture with humidity. Defined with a minimum annual rainfall between 1750 and … Continue reading →

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