Europe, a vast continent of several dozen countries, is home to some of the oldest plant varieties and strains in the world. Many of these plants are edible and have been used by various civilizations as a source of both nourishment and med… read more
Edible plants and flowers can be found throughout Africa. Some plants grow wild, and others are cultivated by people. The edible plants and flowers of Africa range from small fruits such as the grewia to large trees such as the oil palm, wh… read more
The more than 1.5 million square miles of Western Australia are home to both a diversity of terrains and about 7,500 native plants. Western Australia has coastal, forest and mountain regions suitable for a wide range of plant life, includin… read more
Florida is home to many beautiful and colorful flowers. Abundant sunshine and brief, frequent rains help nourish plants and produce striking blooms. Learning about types of flowers found in the state of Florida can help build botany knowled… read more
The chicory plant is eaten in many parts of the world. The plant is rich in vitamin A and vitamin C. The root is used as a coffee substitute, and the leaves are eaten raw in salads or cooked and added to vegetable dishes. The perennial herb… read more
The crowberry plant is found in temperate and subarctic climates throughout Asia, Europe and North America. It grows in a wide variety of habitats, from coastal to open tundra to mountainous forest areas. The plant is a small evergreen shru… read more
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