by PlantSnap | Feb 13, 2019 | Biology, Education
On the cellular level, how are plants and fungi different? Plantae and Fungi are two of the three main kingdoms in the domain Eukaryota (the third group is Animalia, which includes you and me). Many fungi grow in a way that’s similar to plants. They inhabit similar...
by PlantSnap | Jan 25, 2019 | Plant Identification, Useful Plants
The bartender plops a little glass of clear liquid in front of me, accompanied by a small plate of salt, candied fruits, fried crickets, and limes. It’s Dia de Los Muertos in Mexico, which means it’s time to drink a little (or a lot). But what was the...
by PlantSnap | Jan 17, 2019 | Gardening, Houseplants, Useful Plants
Looking forward to spring and summer, it’s time to start thinking about the downsides of warmer weather… mosquitos. As much of a downer as these biting bugs can be, they’re a fact of life for warmer months. But did you know that there are mosquito repellent plants?...
by PlantSnap | Jan 9, 2019 | Biology, Plant Identification
I had the joy of driving the entire length of Mexico’s Baja California last fall. Starting in San Diego, we followed Highway 1 and found many of the bizarre and beautiful plants of Baja California. The whole way, my eyes were glued to the landscape. Desert plants are...
by PlantSnap | Jan 2, 2019 | Biology, Education, Plant Identification
Despite being gigantic, trees can be surprisingly difficult to identify. While tree identification might be easier than grass identification, it’s no walk in the park (…although that might be a good place to practice). Let’s start with the basics. If...
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