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04-18-2024
Rare 'Sapphire Tower' plant blooms for the first time in a decade
Get ready to witness an incredibly rare and spectacular sight. A plant so extraordinary it's been nicknamed the Sapphire Tower is blooming for the first time in a decade at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. This "otherworldly" beauty from the Chilean Andes is a must-see, but you'll have to hurry – these breathtaking blooms won't last long. What is the Sapphire Tower? The Sapphire Tower, or Puya alpestris, is a fascinating and visually striking plant native to the Andean regions of Chile. Part of the bromeliad family, which...
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04-01-2022
Plant compound offers new hope for people with food allergies
Formononetin is a compound found in a number of crop...
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04-01-2022
"Treasure trove" of fungi discovered on a South Pacific island
The islands of the South Pacific are well-known for their...
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04-01-2022
A single gene could control biodiversity in an ecosystem
Half a century ago on the shoreline of a rocky...
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03-31-2022
Invisible flower colors help plants survive
Some flowers have “bulls eyes” painted on them in ultraviolet...
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03-31-2022
Apples can help store and transmit drug-resistant pathogens
When they are prepared for transport, apples and other fruits...
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03-30-2022
Avocado may be a safe source of fiber for dogs
Avocados are a common food in the US and use...
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03-30-2022
Avocados substantially reduce the risk of heart disease
Eating two or more servings of avocado on a weekly...
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03-29-2022
Eating prunes reduces the risk of hip fractures
Bone mineral density (BMD) at the hip is known to...
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03-29-2022
Study reveals new clues about self-fertilization in plants
The production of cereals, vegetables, fruits, and nuts depends entirely...
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03-28-2022
Solving the mystery of how Zamias live in the forest canopy
Zamia pseudoparasitica is an interesting plant, to say the least....
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03-28-2022
Olive varieties contain different levels of antioxidants
The olive oil industry generates approximately 30 million cubic meters...
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03-25-2022
Study reveals the far-reaching climate impacts of deforestation
Climate scientists have warned that further deforestation will lead to...
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