Posted on February 21st, 2008 by Marisol Velez
The Cactus is a fascinating plant. It survives in environments where water is scarce and temperatures are blistering hot. It lives with so little, yet still manages to do well. A cactus has the ability to absorb moisture through its stem as well as through its roots, and in this manner, secure a reservoir of […]
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Posted on February 6th, 2008 by Marisol Velez
In January, an article appeared on the CNN web site about the discovery of a self-destructing palm tree that flowers every 100 years. The palm in its flowering stage was discovered on the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar by a man who runs a plantation.
Read article: Self-destructing palm tree discovered in Madagascar.
Update: the CNN […]
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