The seeds within pine cones are not only edible, but they are also tasty! You can also eat many other parts of the 121 species of pine tree, including their bark and leaves. Many trees of the genus …
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Humans have loved strawberries since the dawn of time. Early hunter-gatherers would scavenge for berries as a valuable food source well before the start of agriculture. As we evolved, we learned how …
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Mushrooms are like inanimate insects. They live everywhere, have extraordinary diversity, and yet few acknowledge them. Some sprout as tiny cups after rain, and others are hollow balls of powder as …
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Evergreen trees are a botanically recognized category of tree. They stand out, especially in the winter, since the plant’s foliage remains green and functioning all year round. In other words, they …
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Rainforests around the world are known for hosting vast amounts of plants. Tropical rainforests, habitats have more plants than in any other environment throughout the world. For example, the Amazon …
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Is there anything on Earth more perfectly beautiful than the cherry blossom? These harbingers of spring usher in the days of flowering in immaculate style, their dainty white blossoms giving us second …
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If you are an admirer of trees, then you’ve likely noticed the attractive ash tree, whether or not you know it by name. I spent years driving by the same strikingly colored street tree each fall …
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Leaves are an essential part of every tree species. They allow the tree to survive by being a significant factor in photosynthesis. Not only are they functional, but leaves are also essential to a …
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When you think of palm trees, you’re most likely thinking of coconuts and sand. This is because people most associate palm trees with warm, tropical places like island beaches. Although most palm …
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Mushrooms come in many different shapes and sizes. There are currently about 14,000 species of mushrooms described. Some of these are incredibly distinctive, while others are very generic and similar. …
The term “pine” tends to be used interchangeably with words like “evergreen” and “conifer.” However, a pine tree is technically only a species of conifer within the Pinus genus. There are about 120 …
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Foraging for food in the backcountry is a great way to enjoy a tasty treat on the trail. But, foraging for the wrong berries, scrubs, and leaves could result in an upset stomach, or something much …
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There are all kinds of different people in the world. Often there are “plant people” and animal people,” although they can overlap. Some people love the plant world. They relish a healthy palm growing …
