… the history of science, and in particular the early history of evolutionary thought. Join us for an interesting and beautifully illustrated talk on the Darwins and the many other scientists, …
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… and subdued greens of leaves, and the deep, subtle colors in shadows. You will make charts for permanent reference and then apply this knowledge as you paint flowers and leaves from live …
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… but may take a few years to become established. The leaves of Acanthus were the inspiration for the decorative designs on Corinthian columns popular in Renaissance architecture. …
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… This is a sterile interspecific hybrid, so its flowers will bloom for a long time. By contrast, one of its parents, Allium macleanii var. elatum , is so fertile …
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… cousins. The plant's sap is used internally as a laxative and externally as a treatment for skin ailments, similar in use to Aloe vera . All members of this genus are protected by the …
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… sap that can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. It's deer resistant and a host for a number of species of beneficial insects. Beneficial insects are those that are important to …
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… “Ananas” is the name used for pineapple in most languages. It may look like a giant pine cone to English-speakers, but the …
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… IROQUOIS BEAUTY™ chokeberry is a multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub selected for its unique compact habit, showy display of small white flower clusters, glossy foliage, showy …
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… seedpods from which seeds with silky hairs are dispersed by wind. Bloodflower is a host plant for monarch and queen butterfly larvae and its nectar attracts many other species of butterflies …
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… years to bloom. Native to our Illinois prairies, iti is an outstanding sun-loving perennial for our gardens. …
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