In the sun-drenched landscapes of the Canary Islands and Madeira, there’s a plant that stands tall with striking golden blossoms, catching the eye of hikers, botanists, and gardeners alike. Meet Hypericum canariense, also known as Canary Island St. John’s Wort — a perennial shrub that’s as charming as it is tenacious. But beneath its bright…
In the blazing summers of India, when the sun scorches the earth and most trees wilt in heat, one tree stands out in glorious defiance — Lagerstroemia speciosa, commonly known as Pride of India, Queen’s Crape Myrtle, or Jarul in Hindi. This vibrant flowering tree is a spectacle of color, grace, and resilience, earning its…
The wild strawberry plant (Fragaria virginiana and Fragaria vesca) may be small in stature, but it packs a powerful punch in both ecological value and nutritional benefits. Found across disturbed habitats, meadows, riverbanks, and forest edges, this native perennial has captivated foragers, herbalists, and wildlife alike for centuries. 🌱 Growth Habit: A Spreading Wonder One…
In the Indian town of Muzaffarpur, a tragic mystery gripped the community for years: each summer, hundreds of children would fall suddenly ill with high fever, seizures, and brain dysfunction—many didn’t survive. The condition, now identified as hypoglycaemic encephalopathy, was eventually linked to a surprising source: litchi fruit. But how could a fruit so sweet…