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The Tall Grass Prairie Projects of Manitoba: Preserving a Disappearing Ecosystem for Future Generations

By: Susan Huebert

Native Plants of Joshua Tree National Park: Wildflowers, Palms and Desert Cacti of the Mojave Desert

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

Plants of Yosemite National Park, California: Natural Vegetation Zones in Yosemite and the Diversity of Plant Life

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

Black Mangroves: A Key Member of the Mangrove Ecosystem

By: Tamara McGaw

Red Mangroves: An Important Species In Protecting Coasts From Erosion

By: Tamara McGaw

Native Plants of California: Indigenous Plant Species Found in California

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

Flowers for Beach Gardens in the USA: Salt Tolerant Flowers - Bougainvillea, Ivy Geranium and Day Lily

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

Succulent Plants for Hot, Dry Climates: Water Retaining Plants in Arid Conditions

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

Plants for a Mediterranean Climate: The Ideal Climate for Species of Mediterranean Plants

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

Sri Lanka Upper Montane Rainforest Biodiversity: Cloud Forests Horton Plains World's End Nuwara Eliya Pidurutalagala

By: Greca Durant

Plants of Spain: The Mediterranean Plants in Mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

Plants of Italy: Discover the Mediterranean Trees and Herbs Found in Italy

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona: Visit the Botanic Gardens at Tucson to Learn About Desert Plants

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

Arboretums and Botanic Gardens of Arizona: Flagstaff Arboretum and Phoenix Desert Botanical Gardens

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

The Basics of Seed-Starting: How to Succeed at Growing Seedlings

By: Elizabeth Loveland

Beach and Sand Dune Plants of California: California Coastal and Beach Plants

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

How to Tell the Oaks Apart: Black Oak, White Oak? Which is It?

By: Feature Writer Albert Burchsted

Wildflowers of the American Southwest: Southwest America: Mountain and Desert Wildflowers

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

Hurricanes and Ocean Plants: The Importance of Phytoplankton to the Earth's Oceans

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

The Ecology of Mast Cropping: A Cascade of Events That Affects Even Humans

By: Feature Writer Albert Burchsted

Where are All the Acorns? The 2008 Acorn Crop is Unusually Small

By: Feature Writer Albert Burchsted

Plant Ecosystems Of The Florida Everglades: How Trees of Everglades National Park Support The Park's Environment

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

Why Do Plants Need Snow? How Snow Helps Plants to Survive Winter in the Northern Hemisphere

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

The Use of the Amazonian Rosewood Tree: The Effects on the Amazon Rain Forest of Using Tropical Hardwoods

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

Effects of Australian Bush Fires: The Survival and Growth of Plant Life in Australia after Fire

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

Saving the Rain Forests of Borneo: The Borneo Crisis: Destruction of Low Land Forests and Plant Species

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

A Gardener's Brief Guide to Plant Hardiness: How to Help Your Plants Survive Winter

By: Elizabeth Loveland

Why Are Seeds the Size They Are? What Determines Whether a Seed will be a Tiny Speck or a Large Nut?

By: Sue Cartledge

Why is Fall Color Changing? The Effects of Climate Change on the Colors of Fall

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

The Plant Ecology of Costa Rica: Plant Biodiversity Systems in Central America

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

Autumn Foliage Displays: Providing Curious Benefits to Plants

By: Feature Writer Albert Burchsted

Importance of Native Desert Plants: The Significance of Indigenous Plants of Arizona to the Environment

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

Vines Take the Left Hand Route: Climbing Plants Defy Expectation, Growing Anticlockwise

By: Sue Cartledge

Weed Dispersal by Machinery: Environmental Weeds Spread by Cars, Slashers and Tractors

By: Barbara Stewart

Environmental Weeds: Invasive Plant Species Threaten Biodiversity

By: Barbara Stewart

Epiphytes: Staghorns, Bromeliads and Orchids

By: Barbara Stewart

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