Witches’ Broom is a term commonly used for any tight cluster of abnormal branching or twiggy growth within a tree or shrub. Caused by factors including fungus, bacteria, or insect […]
The Bugs of Bernheim: Cicada Killers
Cicada Killers: who’s listening? On hot summer days, the air is filled with the sound of cicadas. The male’s mating call is a loud series of beats and clicks strung […]
Vanishing Acts: Wild Apple
The apples we know today: brilliant reds, greens, yellows with a hint of blush, were not always so aesthetically pleasing, nor was their taste delightful, sweet, and crisp. The first […]
Vanishing Acts: Pacific Yew
As science and medicine evolves, we gain a greater understanding of the complexities of human diseases and potential curative properties of the species within the earth’s botanical resources. Researchers with […]
Vanishing Acts: Magnolia Officinalis
Magnolia officinalis, sometimes referred to as the Houpa magnolia, is essentially unknown outside of China where it grows only in mountainous regions and valleys. It is a fast growing tree, […]