The Namib Desert, with its vast expanse of grasslands, is home to a puzzling phenomenon that has perplexed scientists for years—the enigmatic fairy circles. These circular patches of barren land surrounded by vegetation have sparked intense debates and numerous theories, but the mystery surrounding them has finally been unraveled. Scattered across the extraordinary landscape … [Read more...] about Cracking the Code: Scientists Finally Solve the Mystery of Puzzling Fairy Circles in Namib Desert
Plants
Vivipary
In plants, vivipary occurs when seeds or embryos begin to develop before they detach from the parent. Plants such as some Iridaceae and Agavoideae grow cormlets in the axils of their inflorescences. These fall and in favourable circumstances they have effectively a whole season's start over fallen seeds. Similarly, some Crassulaceae, such as Bryophyllum, develop and drop … [Read more...] about Vivipary
Can You Grow Flying Duck Orchid Plants? – Flying Duck Orchid Care
Native to the Australian wilderness, flying duck orchid plants (Caleana major) are amazing orchids that produce – you guessed it – distinctive, duck-like blooms. The red, purple, and green blooms, which appear in late spring and early summer, are tiny, measuring only ½ to ¾ inches (1 to 2 cm.) in length. Here are a few more interesting facts about flying duck orchids. Facts … [Read more...] about Can You Grow Flying Duck Orchid Plants? – Flying Duck Orchid Care