Flora
The fantastic world of plant sexuality
Like humans, plants are born, grow, reproduce, and die. In an asexual or sexual way, naturally, with technical intervention or with the intervention from pollinating animals, Nature multiplies and plant sexuality is one of the essential tools for this to happen. Find out in in this article what lies behind the “magic” of plant reproduction.
What tree species are used as Christmas tree?
Out of all Christmas traditions, decorating the Christmas tree is certainly the one we recall the most since our childhood. In addition to decorating the tree with lights, ribbons, balls and other Christmas decorations, the choice of the respective tree species leaves no room for doubt: the maritime pine is the tree of choice in Portugal. And what about other regions in the world? Let’s find out.
Walnut tree, a tree with many stories to tell
As this is one of the longest cultivated fruit trees in Europe, it’s only natural that there is so much to say about the walnut tree (Juglans regia). In addition to being highly appreciated for providing quality wood for furniture, its cultivation serves the production of well-known walnuts, used in food, but also in medicinal applications e.g. through its leaves.
