Lichen is a symbiotic organism consisting of a fungus and a green alga. The alga provides nutrients by way of photosynthesis while the fungus provides protection to the alga by retaining water as well as other benefits. This one sort of has a flower appearance.
A spot of red in the brown of winter…
February 1, 2012
Tiiimber…
January 21, 2012
Aloe vera…
January 2, 2012
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This succulent plant is thought to have originated in the African Sudan. It is known to have been used for its medicinal properties since nearly 4,000 years ago. Today, many wild and fantastic claims are being made for its usage…everything from diabetes to herpes. While these claims are mostly dubious, its effectiveness in treating minor burns and skin conditions is pretty well proven.
Tree fungus…
December 11, 2011
Yaupon Holly…
November 25, 2011
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I’m thinking I may clip a few boughs of this for decking the halls this Christmas season. These nice looking berries are an important food source for some types of birds in the winter. The leaves have a lot of caffeine and Native Americans used the leaves and stems to brew a tea, commonly thought to be called asi or black drink for male-only purification and unity rituals (the ceremony included vomiting). I probably won’t be brewing any tea from it, but it is pleasant to look at through the winter months.
Lichen…
November 20, 2011
Morning Leaf…
November 17, 2011
Bald Cypress…
November 11, 2011
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