Hot Antidote for Cool Climes
Image via Wikipedia Recent research shows that the next ice age can be staved off if we act SO fast:- ………………………… Conventional wisdom says that the build up of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is not...
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Many Americans are buying food grown locally not only to get quality produce but also to reduce carbon emissions. P. Hari on the growing popularity of the movement for sustainable living. ………………….. RED...
View ArticleCold Weather Increases the Possibility of Heart Attacks
In the light of global climate change, the relations between weather and health are of increasing interest. Studies have shown that outdoor temperature is linked to mortality risk in the short term,...
View ArticleCarrot
Botanical Name: Daucus carota Family: Apiaceae Genus: Daucus Species: D. carota Kingdom: Plantae Order: Apiales Common Name: Carrot Habitat : Carrot is native to Europe and southwestern Asia. The...
View ArticleIllicium anisatum
Botanical Name : Illicium anisatum Family: Schisandraceae Genus: Illicium Species: I. anisatum Kingdom: Plantae Order: Austrobaileyales Synonyms: *Illicium japonicum Sieb. *Illicium religiosum Sieb. et...
View ArticleGentiana lutea
Botanical Name: Gentiana lutea Family: Gentianaceae Genus: Gentiana Species: G. lutea Kingdom: Plantae Order: Gentianales Synonyms : Asterias hybrida. Asterias lutea. Coilantha biloba. Gentiana...
View ArticleComptonia peregrina asplenifolia
Botanical Name : Comptonia peregrina asplenifolia Kingdom: Plantae Family: Myricaceae Genus: Comptonia Species: C. peregrina Order: Fagales Synonyms: C. asplenifolia. Myrica asplenifolia. Common Name:...
View ArticleSalvia clevelandii
Botanical Name : Salvia clevelandii Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Salvia Species: S. clevelandii Kingdom: Plantae Order: Lamiales Common Names ; The fragrant sage, Blue sage, Jim sage and Cleveland sage,...
View ArticleVaccaria hispanica
Botanical Name : Vaccaria hispanica Family: Caryophyllaceae Genus: Vaccaria Species: V. hispanica Kingdom: Plantae Order: Caryophyllales Synonyms : V. pyramidata. V. segetilis. V. vulgaris. Saponaria...
View ArticleArum italicum
Botanical Name : Arum italicum Family: Araceae Subfamily: Aroideae Tribe: Areae Genus: Arum Species: A. italicum Kingdom: Plantae Order: Alismatales Synonyms : A. neglectum. A. modicense. A....
View ArticleHibiscus trionum
Botanical Name : Hibiscus trionum Family: Malvaceae Genus: Hibiscus Species:H. trionum Kingdom:Plantae Order: Malvales Common Names: Flower-of-an-hour, Bladder hibiscus, Bladder ketmia, Bladder weed,...
View ArticleAgrimonia striata
Botanical Name : Agrimonia striata Family: Rosaceae Genus: Agrimonia Species:A. striata Kingdom:Plantae Order: Rosales Common Names: Roadside agrimony, Grooved agrimony, Agrimony, Cocklebur, Woodland...
View ArticlePrunus besseriana
Botanical Name : Prunus besseriana Family: Rosaceae Subfamily: Amygdaloideae Genus:Prunus Kingdom: Plantae Order: Rosales Synonyms: Amygdalus besseriana. Common Name: Dwarf Almond Habitat : Prunus...
View ArticlePrunus bifrons
Botanical Name : Prunus bifrons Family: Rosaceae Genus: Prunus Subgenus: Prunus Section: Microcerasus Species: P. bifrons Kingdom: Plantae Order: Rosales Synonyms: *Cerasus erythrocarpa Nevski *Prunus...
View ArticlePrunus cocomilia
Botanical Name : Prunus cocomilia Family: Rosaceae Genus: Prunus Species: P. cocomilia Kingdom: Plantae Order: Rosales Synonyms: P. pseudoarmeniaca Heldr. & Sartori Common Name: Italian plum...
View ArticleCarapichea ipecacuanha
Botanical Name : Carapichea ipecacuanha Family: Rubiaceae Subfamily: Rubioideae Tribe: Psychotrieae Genus: Carapichea Species: C. ipecacuanha Kingdom: Plantae Order: Gentianales Synonyms: *Callicocca...
View ArticleCiliosemina pedunculata
Botanical Name: Ciliosemina pedunculata Family: Rubiaceae Subfamily: Cinchonoideae Tribe: Cinchoneae Genus: Ciliosemina Kingdom: Plantae Order: Gentianales Synonyms: Cinchona pedunculata H.Karst....
View ArticleCinchona micrantha
Botanical Name: Cinchona micrantha Family: Rubiaceae/ Zygophyllaceae Subfamily: Cinchonoideae Tribe: Cinchoneae Genus: Cinchona Kingdom: Plantae Order: Gentianales Synonyms: Cinchona affinis Wedd....
View ArticleIris ensata
Products from Amazon.com Variegated Japanese Iris Plant - AGM WINNER - Ensata - Gallon Pot Price: $13.78 Japanese Iris 20 Seeds -Iris ensata/kaempferi-Perennial Price: $2.99 Japanese Iris Ensata...
View ArticleFew Health Questions & Answers
Few Health Questions & Answers by Dr Gita Mathai is a paediatrician with a family practice at Vellore. If you have any questions on health issues, please write to yourhealthgm@yahoo.co.in Q: Can I...
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