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One night a year, the Queen of the Night blooms cactus creates spectacular showy white flowers that may reach 20 feet (6 meters) in length. Queen of the Night Cactus, on the other hand, blooms infrequently. The orchid cactus blooms only at night, and before daybreak, they wither. This plant is popular for tropical gardens … Read more

The world’s largest and tallest trees are redwood trees. The tallest trees in the world, some reaching 360 feet (110 meters) tall, are found in Redwoods. They are well-known for their gigantic size. Redwoods produce seed-producing cones, green needle leaves, and tiny yellowish-brown flowers as a coniferous evergreen tree. Long columnar trunks have redwood bark … Read more

Holly trees and shrubs are huge shrubs or trees with thick, glossy, spiky leaves, tiny white blooms, and yellow, orange, black, or red berries. Despite the fact that most hollies are evergreen plants, several deciduous holly bushes shed their leaves throughout the winter. American holly (Ilex opaca) and English holly (Ilex aquifolium) are the two … Read more

With so many trails and backcountry regions for everyone to enjoy, Colorado is a heaven for outdoor activities of all kinds. We have the answers to several of your major questions, and it’s always nice to know what you’re getting into before venturing out on the trail. Is there a black bear in Colorado? What … Read more

We can’t attempt to list all of these fascinating animals, with thousands (almost 3,000) of distinct species of catfish and over 30 in the United States alone. Catfish have enormous sizes, shapes (big and little), and personalities that set them apart from other species. Everything you need to know about these seventeen catfish species may … Read more