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May's Full Moon Is the Flower Moon
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Native American tribes have called the May moon the flower moon for centuries. The name even inspired a best-selling novel and film.
Corpse Flower: When Nature Deceives
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The Titan Arum is also known as the 'Corpse Flower' because of its rotting-flesh scent. See pictures of the Corpse Flower in this gallery.
What Is a Punnett Square?
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A Punnett square helps predict the possible ways an organism will express certain genetic traits, such as purple flowers or blue eyes.
How Long Do Orchid Blooms Last? Tips for Growing Orchids
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Orchids might be the sexiest flower in the greenhouse. Its very name comes from the Greek word for "testicle!" And its reproduction methods are pretty exotic too.
Delightful Daffodils Are Super Easy to Grow. Here's How
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Requiring little care and upkeep, daffodils are bright, showy perennials that symbolize rebirth and new beginnings.
Why Do We Get So Much Pleasure From Symmetry?
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Why do we love looking at a perfectly stacked display of soup cans or six flower petals around a stamen? Our brains seem wired for it -- but why?
How Pollen Works
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Pollen grains are, in essence, plant sperm. But how do the grains get where they need to go, and what's the advantage of trusting your genetic future to the winds?
Butterfly Tattoo Designs: Symbolism, Meanings, and Ideas
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Explore the enchanting butterfly tattoo meaning. Unveil symbolism, beauty, and transformation behind this timeless ink choice.
Where does the color come from in purple cabbage?
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Nature uses color in lots of different ways. Find out why some types of cabbage are purple and what this means.
Batesian Mimicry: How Copycats Protect Themselves
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Batesian mimicry is an evolutionary strategy used by vulnerable species to look like a dangerous species so predators will leave them alone. But it only works under the right circumstances.