The root of the plant is believed to have sedative properties that can be used to treat a variety of ailments
Venus fly traps have to grow their flowers high above their traps so that they don’t accidentally kill their pollinators
Common pollinators for wild venus fly traps are sweat bees, long-horned beetles and checkered beetles.
The White Lotus flower is symbolic of beauty, new beginnings, and peace
The white lotus flower is rooted in mud but rises above the murk to bloom. White lotus is a type of water lily with lily pads that float on the water. Throughout history, parts of the plant have been used in traditional medicine for glowing skin, creating feelings of euphoria, and as an aphrodisiac.
Kelp can extract carbon dioxide from water
The oceans are becoming more acidic due to increased levels of carbon dioxide, CO2, in our atmosphere. This CO2 naturally dissolves in the ocean creating an acid. Acid water is no fun and harmful to sea life. This is called acidification. Kelp can extract this CO2 from the water and help restore balance. In fact, …
Cannabis is one of the most common plants in the world and is often used for medicinal purposes
Cannabis is one of the most widely grown plants in the world. Cannabis grows wild and is cultivated in many countries; however, the most powerful strains of cannabis sativa are now grown in the United States. Derived from cannabis are marijuana, hashish, and hashish oil. Marijuana is the most widely used and readily available drug comprised of …