Psychotria poeppigiana is a plant species in the family Rubiaceae; a common name is sore-mouth bush, though it is not very often used. This species is currently accepted as Palicourea tomentosa based on a journal article published in 2011 (see #Taxonomy and names). It ranges widely in the tropical Americas, from Chiapas, Oaxaca, Tabasco and Veracruz in Mexico to the very … [Read more...] about Psychotria poeppigiana
Plant
It’s Difficult to Plant Trees in the City
The practice of planting trees has gained in popularity as a response to climate change issues in recent years, but not just the wild forest requires attention. Urban forests—trees that have been planted in urban areas—are just as important as natural forests. Cities may use trees to reduce flooding, sequester carbon, and give shade. But planting trees involves more than … [Read more...] about It’s Difficult to Plant Trees in the City