Plant Ecology
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Do Plants Need Soil to Grow?
There are some types of plants which grow without the need for soil; these types of plants are known as hydroponic plants and air plants.
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Native Plants of Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is home to many desert plant species, in addition to the Joshua tree; Joshua Tree National Park is remarkable for its wide diversity of plants.
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Plants of Yosemite National Park, California
Yosemite National Park in California has many native and non-native plants due to a wide range of natural vegetation zones; discover many plants on a visit to Yosemite.
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Native Plants of California
California had many native plants prior to the arrival of the Europeans; however, many of the indigenous plant species found in California may now be under threat.
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Flowers for Beach Gardens in the USA
Flowers for beach gardens in the USA can be both colorful and exotic; suitable salt tolerant species of beach flowers include bougainvillea, ivy geranium and day lily.
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Succulent Plants for Hot, Dry Climates
Succulents are water retaining plants which can survive in hot and arid conditions; most common succulents are cacti but succulent species include other plants too.
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Plants for a Mediterranean Climate
The Mediterranean provides an ideal climate for many species of plants; many trees and flowers around the world grow in a 'perfect' Mediterranean climate of sun and rain.
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Plants of Spain
Spain contains many of the Mediterranean plant species of Europe; plants of Spain include deciduous and evergreen trees, orchids and aromatic herbs of lavender and thyme.
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Plants of Italy
Italy supports a predominantly Mediterranean plant life; trees of Italy include cork wood, ilex and pine, in addition to many herbs such as rosemary, lavender and thyme.
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Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona
Tucson Botanical Gardens, in southern Arizona, is a fun place to visit and learn about the native, desert plants and gardens of south west America.
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Arboretums and Botanic Gardens of Arizona
Visit Flagstaff Arboretum and Phoenix Desert Botanical Gardens to discover the contrast between native desert plants of the high and low desert of Arizona.
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Beach and Sand Dune Plants of California
The beaches of California support many species of plants; amongst California's sand dunes many coastal plants thrive on limited resources and a unique, ecological system.
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Wildflowers of the American Southwest
Southwest America varies in elevation from high mountain to low desert landscapes; surprisingly, there are many wildflowers to be found in these tough environments.
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Hurricanes and Ocean Plants
Some ocean plants, such as phytoplankton, actually thrive from the effects of a hurricane; these tiny ocean plants are of great importance to the Earth's oceans.
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Plant Ecosystems Of The Florida Everglades
There are several ecosystems within the Florida Everglades National Park which comprise of many tree species; the Everglades benefits from the presence of these trees.
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Why Do Plants Need Snow?
Snow and ice traditionally cover many northern Winter landscapes; many plants survive these harsh Winter conditions and produce new growth in the Spring.
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The Use of the Amazonian Rosewood Tree
Rosewood has traditionally been used for furniture making but it is now being used in aromatherapy also; in Brazil, Rosewood is already an endangered species.
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Effects of Australian Bush Fires
Bush fires are common in parts of Australia each year; the effects on plant life can actually be more beneficial than detrimental in some instances.
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Saving the Rain Forests of Borneo
Borneo is an island initially torn apart by its human history; today Borneo may face a bigger loss with the destruction of its rain forests and subsequent plant life.
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Why is Fall Color Changing?
The season of Fall, or Autumn, is changing; a new scientific study is investigating if climate change may be influencing the seasonal colors of reds, oranges and yellows.
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The Plant Ecology of Costa Rica
Costa Rica has one of the most diverse plant ecologies in the world; from cloud and rain forests to mangrove swamps, Costa Rica has a rich and varied plant life.
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Importance of Native Desert Plants
Arizona is a diverse state, rich in desert plant life, at a multitude of elevations and supporting an important ecological wilderness that many miss at first glance.
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