Rebecca Mathews
Author for A-Z Animals

Dianthuses are pretty flowers that bloom in during warmer months. They are called pinks, but this is a misleading name. The dianthus genus encompasses 340 plant species and not all… Read More

By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago

Artichokes are delicious plants that are packed full of fiber and nutrients. You may have tasted them in pasta dishes and dips. However, there is some confusion over artichokes and… Read More

By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago

Leafy green vegetables like collards are packed with vitamins and minerals. They are great for your health and tasty too, but are you wondering what the difference is between cabbage… Read More

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Citronella Grass and Lemongrass are very similar plants, so it’s no wonder people get them mixed up. They may smell the same and look almost identical, but there are some… Read More

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Bur oak and white oak are two very handsome trees that are similar in appearance and help feed a variety of wild animals. Both are native to North America, but… Read More

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Philodendrons are lovely leafy houseplants that oxygenate your living areas and bring that necessary touch of the great outdoors to soothe your nerves. There are many species of “philos” as… Read More

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Euphorbia vs. cactus can look very similar in the garden and it’s difficult to tell them apart. Let’s take a closer look at these two plants to see what the… Read More

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Dog Tail Cactus vs. Dragon Fruit are very similar plants with long stems covered in short spines. They are both native to the Americas, but only one produces edible fruit.… Read More

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Have you heard of kabocha? It’s a type of winter squash that’s rapidly gaining popularity. It can be used instead of our tried and tested butternut squash, but what exactly… Read More

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Strawberries and blueberries are two of the world’s favorite flavors, and no doubt you have a preference, but asides from their tastiness what else is different? Let’s discover exactly how… Read More

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What's the difference between a Chitalpa Tree vs. Desert Willow? It's a question lots of people ask because they are so similar with their sweetly scented frilly blooms and tolerance… Read More

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Ginseng is best known as a supplement that may help you recover from a cold. It’s highly prized in Asian dishes and medicine, but did you know ginseng is a… Read More

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Eucalyptus has unmistakably scented foliage and of course, it’s loved by koalas, but will it grow in your garden? What exactly is the difference between eucalyptus globulus vs. radiata? Let’s… Read More

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Ficus Altissima and Audrey are two very similar ficus plants that love growing indoors. They are difficult to tell apart, but there is one obvious difference aside from their native… Read More

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Are you wondering what the difference is between Chinese parsley vs. cilantro? What about coriander? You’re not alone, because this is a question lots of people ask. Let’s take a… Read More

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Blue Arrow Juniper vs. Skyrocket Juniper are two very similar evergreen juniper trees that grow narrowly and upright, but are there any differences and which should you choose? What Are… Read More

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Brandon Arborvitae and Emerald Green are both evergreen conifer trees that grow tall and dense, but there are a few differences between them. Let’s take a closer look at these… Read More

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Are you looking for a blazing hit of color for your flower borders? Look no further than calibrachoas and petunias. Both of these plants are easy to grow and provide… Read More

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Hominy and corn are two very popular foodstuffs and they are so similar there is only one difference. Do you know what the difference is? Let’s take a look at… Read More

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Thyme is a tasty herb and one of the most popular across the world. Thyme has been used for thousands of years and shows no sign of losing its popularity.… Read More

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Fava beans and lima beans are very popular sources of tasty nutrition that we have cultivated across the globe for millennia, but can you tell the difference? Let’s discover what… Read More

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Blackberries and blueberries are both tasty, healthy fruits, and they have very similar names that point out one obvious difference — their color! However, these two fruits are very different… Read More

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Fireglow Japanese maple and Bloodgood Japanese maple are two beautiful deciduous trees with rich red colors, but are they exactly the same? Let’s take a look at Fireglow vs. Bloodgood… Read More

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If you’re planning a garden overhaul, consider these two Korean boxwoods: Wintergreen and/or Winter Gem. These are two really excellent boxwood plants that stay green all year round and smell… Read More

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We all know tasty thyme, it’s one of the most popular herbs in the kitchen and garden, but there are so many species and cultivars it gets a little confusing!… Read More

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Tropical grasses from South America are a great way to grow lawns on the sandy, sun-soaked south coast, plus they provide excellent pasture and soil erosion protection. There are a… Read More

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Collard greens and spinach are tasty, healthy plants with an abundance of vitamin-packed leaves, but can you tell the difference? Let's discover how spinach is different from collard greens. What… Read More

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Arborvitae trees are evergreen conifers used for landscaping and privacy screens. There are lots of species and cultivars to choose from. Techny Arborvitae and Emerald Green are two of the… Read More

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Degroot’s Spire and Emerald Green Arborvitae are both handsome evergreen conifer trees with rich dense foliage, but there are a few differences between them. Let’s take a closer look at… Read More

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Woolly thyme and creeping thyme are both ground-covering plants that smell divine and spread out to protect soil from the elements, but there are a few small differences that set… Read More

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Ivy is a well-known climber with green leafy foliage and tiny flowers that pollinators love. It grows in a huge range of conditions and it's virtually bomb-proof, but not all… Read More

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Lantana are pretty flowering shrubs with a big hit of summertime color, but there’s a lot of misinformation out there including hot debates about whether lantana is a perennial or… Read More

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Although asparagus and green beans have a lot of differences, they are both tasty vegetables with health-boosting vitamins and minerals that we should all eat more of. That's about it,… Read More

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Hibiscus are popular flowering shrubs with a myriad of colored trumpet flowers that pollinators and tortoises love, but why do some die over winter when others don't? Let's find out… Read More

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Basil is ‘the royal herb’ it’s a legendary antidote to basilisk venom and very tasty in curry and pasta dishes. Have you grown it? It’s a simple herb to grow… Read More

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Do you love a touch of the tropics in your garden? Let us introduce you to lemongrass. If you haven’t heard of it you can guess what it looks and… Read More

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Do you love scented plants and the gentle hum of bees? Look no further than citrusy lemon balm. This knockout herb is used in everything from toothpaste to medicine. English… Read More

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Clematis are popular climbers that cover fences, walls, and obelisks in a sea of vivid color. There are many cultivars of this pretty and tenacious climber ranging from dinner plate… Read More

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