Peacock

All people love the beauty of a peacock. Do you know the scientific name of peacock? It is interesting to note that the scientific name of peacock is Pavo cristatus.

Epiphytes

Do you know anything about the term epiphytes? First remember that epiphytes are dependent on other plants. Now you may be thinking about the benefits that epiphytes get from other plants. Do you know which are the benefits? Support & mineral nutrition are the benefits that epiphytes get from other plants. Also remember that epiphytes are autotropic. Can you give a common example for epiphytes?
Example for epiphytes: Vanda
It is important to note that epiphytes possess aerial roots as well as clinging roots. Do you know the purpose of aerial roots & clinging roots? As the name indicates clinging roots helps to fix the epiphytes to the supporting plants but aerial roots helps to absorb moisture from the atmosphere with the help of a porous tissue known as velamen.

Halophytes

Most people know about halophytes. Actually what are halophytes? In simple terms we can say that halophytes are salt loving plants. We all know that in saline soil, the percentage of salt is very high. It is important to note that such conditions are very suitable for halophytes to grow.

Calcicoles & Calcifuges

What do you mean by calcicoles & calcifuges?
Calcicoles:
Calcicoles are plants that require lime for their growth. So it is important to note that they grow well in calcium rich soils. Calcicoles are also known in another name. Do you know which is it? Remember that calcicoles are also known as calciphytes.
Calcifuges:
Calcifuges are plants which do not grow well when they are grown in calcium rich soil. It is interesting to note that calcifuges are also known as oxylophytes.

Humus

What do you mean by humus? By the partial degradation of dead organic remains an amorphous substance which is dark in color is formed. These substances are known by the name Humus. Do you know the importance of humus? Humus is rich in certain nutrients which is necessary for soil micro organisms & green plants. In general we can say that the soil fertility is correlated with humus content.

Cricket bats

Cricket is the favorite play of most children. Do you know the name of the wood that is used for making cricket bats? Salix is the wood.

Bougainvillea

I know almost all people are familiar with bougainvillea. Nowadays this plant is cultivated in almost all houses.There are different varieties of bougainvillea. They can be seen in different colors.I think they are the most attractive plant. Do you know anything about the large coloured structures present in bougainvillea? Remember that the large coloured structures present in bougainvillea are petaloid bracts.