, but a stipe (a kind of large fibrous stem) and palms. The term palm can be used to refer to a wide variety of plants because there are over 2600 species in the world. But, within this large family, only a few species are cultivated for their fruit. It should also be noted that most palms gro ...
An unknown carnivorous plant. Perhaps you have never heard of the butterwort or pinguicula... and yet, it is a species well-known to carnivorous plant enthusiasts! Less well-known to the general public than the Venus flytrap or the round-leaved sundew, this flowering plant is no less formidable in ...
for Biodiversity (OFB) remind that it is strongly advised against trimming from the 15th of March to avoid disturbing the nesting period of many bird species. This is also why some departments and municipalities issue decrees prohibiting individuals and communities from performing maintenance and cu ...
He has many picturesque names. The species Hura crepitans is a tropical tree from the Euphorbiaceae family. Its Latin scientific name might not ring a bell because it is better known under the picturesque names of sandglass, dolphin tree, dynamite tree, firecracker tree, or sandbox tree. Its explo ...
1- What is the origin of the ant Tapinoma magnum? The media often refer to them as Corsican ants, but the representatives of the species Tapinoma magnum are not endemic to the Isle of Beauty. This ant species is native to the Mediterranean basin and only arrived in Corsica in 2020. It was probably ...
1- What is a mushroom? The species of fungi are very numerous. Present everywhere in our environment, some delight gourmets, while others are toxic and can even lead to death... The fascinating world of fungi is often misunderstood. Generally, we are unaware of the exact definition of this word. W ...
is possible to create an environment with 50% water and 50% land, the land parts usually make up a third of the whole, or even less depending on the species you plan to host. 2- What is it for? If you are already an aquarium enthusiast, you will love to create a paludarium because this environm ...
tings, the volume of plants and the contrast between foliage. So, to make this corner of your garden truly exotic, don't be afraid to accumulate many species! This type of exotic garden is not ordered like a French garden but should rather give an impression of plant clutter and disorder like in ...
meaning vegetables that remain in your garden from one year to the next. Unlike annual vegetables that need to be replanted each spring, perennial species regrow every year without the gardener needing to intervene. They are also referred to as "perennial vegetable species". "What are the benefit ...
or even in a jungle garden! In our climate, it is of course preferable to choose a hardy banana plant like the Japanese banana or Musa basjoo. This species of banana plant can withstand cold down to -12°C, or even -15°C. It can grow over 2 meters tall, especially if you provide it with rich soi ...
n 1989, you need at least two large plants to depollute an area of 10 square meters. To achieve a noticeable effect on indoor air quality, prioritize species with abundant foliage like the ficus or those with large leaves like the Monstera with its split foliage. But beware! Using purifying plants ...
rkable biodiversity Auvergne is also a prime destination for nature lovers. The fauna and flora of this vast volcanic territory include numerous endemic species. The species sheltered by the park are mainly mountainous, such as the chamois, the Corsican mouflon, the peregrine falcon, and the otter. ...
optimal area of ??adhesion. The flora of the park. The Vanoise National Park presents a remarkable richness of flora and fauna. The park's flora consists of 1200 species, including 200 remarkable ones. Alpine flora coexists with oriental and southern species, as well as arctic-alpine species, witnes ...
will also be noticed. One of the most beautiful foliage in the natural world Among the plants of the genus Strobilanthes, which includes about 400 species native to tropical and subtropical areas, the species Strobilanthes dyerianus is unquestionably the most spectacular. Indeed, the Persian ...
"They will make you see all the colors." In botany, the genus Mimulus has nearly 180 species of plants that can be annual or perennial and even sometimes shrubby. These flowers in the family Scrophulariaceae (the same family as foxglove and snapdragon) have a variable height (from 30 cm to 1.50 m) ...
1- They provide food for many species. With their annoying buzzing and potentially disease-carrying stings, mosquitoes are among the most disliked insects... And yet, like all living species, they have their place and usefulness in nature. The first positive aspect of mosquitoes is that they are a ...
ltinationals that hold over 60% of the global seed market, they operate modest-sized production plots. The amount of peasant seeds produced for each species is also limited, such that one can refer to a "human-scale" agricultural model. They follow the entire life cycle of the plant. The work of a ...
ndard for fresh tuna (1 mg of mercury per kilo), and 57% of the analyzed cans exceed the strictest maximum limit (0.3 mg per kilo) set for other fish species and considered the most protective for human health. Among the 148 cans analyzed by the NGO, one brand in particular shows a record level of ...
in autumn or by semi-linear cuttings in summer. There are several interesting varieties The cytis family, i.e. the genus Laburnum, has only three species. But all of them are interesting in an ornamental garden because they have beautiful blooms and certain advantages. The first species is ...
sufficient. In order to protect our forest massifs from these mega fires, we must also rethink forest management, their development and the choice of species. Forests to be rethought The mega fires that ravaged the Landes forest in July 2022 have barely been brought under control and local autho ...
