The oldest known longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) is located in the Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve in North Carolina. This tree is estimated to be over 470 years old, making it one of the oldest living longleaf pines in existence. How to find the world’s oldest longleaf pine The oldest known longleaf pine can be …
Mushrooms are a good source of essential vitamins like vitamin B, vitamin D, phosphorus, selenium, copper, and potassium. As well as minerals and antioxidants.
Keep your poinsettias indoors during the winter season. Poinsettias are tropical and cannot live below 50°F / 10°C. La cuetlaxochitl, known in North America as poinsettias, are native to Mexico and Central America. Poinsettias are not flowers—they’re shrubs with red and green leaves. They’re also known as other names such as Mexican flame flower or …
Using a gas-powered mower for one hour produces the same amount of emissions as 11 new cars also running for an hour. At least 17 million gallons of gasoline are spilled annually just filling these lawnmowers. Switch to an electric mower or a more native habitat friendly lawn to help reduce emissions and help the …
A Naturalist’s Guide to Ghost Pipe or Indian Pipe Ghost Pipe is a wildflower with a ghostly appearance, a unique relationship with fungi, and a role in traditional medicine. Ghost pipe, also known as Indian pipe or corpse plant, is a white, waxy, and translucent wildflower found in North American forests. The various names come from its resemblance …