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Banyan trees, AKA strangler figs, can live for centuries. They germinate in tree branches and grow aerial roots downwards. This stabilizes them so they can wrap around the host tree, creating pressure in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Yes they kill their hosts! By applying pressure they “strangle” the host until it dies and rots away, leaving an empty hole in the center of the tree.

Mimosa Pudica, or Touch-Me-Not is a short creeping plant known for its ability to rapidly close its leaves in response to stimuli such as touch. It also "sleeps" at night, wherein the leaves close at in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Aww, poor little guy.

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Zanthoxylum Clava-herculis, or toothache tree, is a tree native to the Southeastern U.S. The trunk is thorny and lumpy, and it grows 8-15 meters tall. It has a natural anesthetic in the bark, leaves, (media.kbin.social)
 
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Colchicum Autumnale, AKA Autumn Crocus is a species of lily found throughout most of Eurasia. All parts of the plant are deadly if consumed. It grows leaves in the spring and summer, before dropping t (media.kbin.social)
 
Borago Officinalis, or Starflower is a mid-sized herb with 5-pointed bright blue flowers. It is native to much of Europe. The leaves are edible and taste like cucumber, while the flowers are often dri in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I know its a common herb to add to soups and other dishes in Germany, but I don't know much about the cuisines of the surrounding countries.

Borago Officinalis, or Starflower is a mid-sized herb with 5-pointed bright blue flowers. It is native to much of Europe. The leaves are edible and taste like cucumber, while the flowers are often dri in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That's amazing! I'd imagine they'd add a great pop of color to a salad.

Borago Officinalis, or Starflower is a mid-sized herb with 5-pointed bright blue flowers. It is native to much of Europe. The leaves are edible and taste like cucumber, while the flowers are often dri in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Right! You should totally go for it! They're a really colorful addition to a plate.

Borago Officinalis, or Starflower is a mid-sized herb with 5-pointed bright blue flowers. It is native to much of Europe. The leaves are edible and taste like cucumber, while the flowers are often dri in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Yes! The older leaves grow hairs on them, so people tend to cook them in soups or stews to soften it up and make the texture less evident. Its a very interesting herb overall.

Borago Officinalis, or Starflower is a mid-sized herb with 5-pointed bright blue flowers. It is native to much of Europe. The leaves are edible and taste like cucumber, while the flowers are often dri in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

Yeah the cucumber taste is why people tend to use a more neutrally flavored flower for edible decor. Although, there are some dessert flavors that I think go really well with it, like blueberry. The color is the major draw though. They really are beautiful.

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Borago Officinalis, or Starflower is a mid-sized herb with 5-pointed bright blue flowers. It is native to much of Europe. The leaves are edible and taste like cucumber, while the flowers are often dri (media.kbin.social)
 
What's wrong with my roses in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Bugs would explain the breakage! Though this would have to be the most extreme case of rose sawfly I've ever seen, which is why I originally discounted it.

Pyrus Calleryana, AKA the Callery Pear, is a tree native to Southeast Asia. In the spring, it blooms with thousands of tiny white flowers and releases a foul odor. These fetid blooms turn into a hard, in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes it is invasive in North America.

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Pyrus Calleryana, AKA the Callery Pear, is a tree native to Southeast Asia. In the spring, it blooms with thousands of tiny white flowers and releases a foul odor. These fetid blooms turn into a hard, (media.kbin.social)
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What's wrong with my roses in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

Overwatering is definitely a possibility then, but discoloration would start on the leaf tips and be more consistent throughout, and typically more yellow, which makes me think it could be something more severe. It's hard to tell because of all the leaf breakage happening, though. Try cutting back on water for a few weeks, and if it doesn't get better you might be looking at an infection like Rose Mosaic. Hopefully not though!

My cacti and succulents that I ordered arrived today. First row left to right: Cotyledon tomentosa ( so soft and fluffy) , Cotyledon tomentosa variegata, Mamillaria plumosa, Second row left to right: in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Wow, what an incredible assortment! I love the greenhouse as well.

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Ecballium Elaterium or exploding cucumber is native to Southern Europe. It's known for its odd way of spreading seeds. As it grows, pressure in the gourd builds until it's ripe and shoots off the stal (media.kbin.social)
 
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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Wow! Those are stunning!

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Phytolacca Americana, or Pokeweed, is a herbaceous plant up to 2.5 meters tall, and native to North America. The plant is very toxic to mammals, especially the berries. Due to the risk from the toxins (media.kbin.social)
 
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Banyan trees, AKA strangler figs, can live for centuries. They germinate in tree branches and grow aerial roots downwards. This stabilizes them so they can wrap around the host tree, creating pressure (media.kbin.social)
 
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Tulip breaking is a phenomena caused by a virus spread by aphids. It causes a flower's undertones to show in irregular streaks. In the 1600s this colorful effect was very desired. Nowadays the same re (media.kbin.social)
 
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Mimosa Pudica, or Touch-Me-Not is a short creeping plant known for its ability to rapidly close its leaves in response to stimuli such as touch. It also "sleeps" at night, wherein the leaves close at (media.kbin.social)
 
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Welcome to the plant magazine! I wanted to make a space where people could talk about plants and enjoy a shared hobby. The name is pretty indicative of the topic. :)

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