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Magnolia is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs that produce stunning white and pink bowl- or star-shaped flowers. Magnolia trees and shrubs are identified by their glossy, leathery leaves, fragrant, showy flowers, and cone-like fruits in the fall. Magnolias are easy to care for, and growing these trees or shrubby plants add beauty to … Read more

The beak is perhaps the most essential and characterizing feature of a bird. It plays a significant part in how the bird interacts with its surroundings, and is required for eating, preening, defense, and even mating displays. The variety of beaks is astounding. Short beaks are seen in certain birds, while long beaks are seen … Read more

Tree Aeonium (also known as Aeonium arboreum) is an evergreen succulent plant with thick woody stems, large rosettes, and showy yellow flowers. Irish rose, housetree leek, desert pinwheel rose, and tree houseleek are some of the other names for the species Aeonium arboreum. These huge subtropical trees flourish as houseplants in pots or as outdoor … Read more

The horse chestnut tree is related to the Buckeyes (Aesculus), a huge deciduous tree species. The Ohio buckeye, California buckeye, and yellow buckeye are three common varieties of buckeyes. The large spherical inedible nut-like seeds, green palmately compound leaves, and creamy-yellow or crimson flower clusters are all characteristics of buckeye trees. For medium to huge … Read more

Aeonium plants are gorgeous succulents with thick, meaty leaves that grow in a rosette formation. The rose-like waxy foliage grows on woody stems and is also known as tree houseleeks. The succulent leaves of aeoniums may be green, red, black, deep purple, yellow, or variegated colors. They are renowned for their beautiful hues. This article … Read more