Asparagus is a unique vegetable with an infamous aroma, woody texture, and earthy taste. While green asparagus is common in North America, white asparagus is the preferred alternative in European… Read More
By Nikita Ross 1 year ago
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Nikita Ross is a writer at A-Z Animals primarily covering plants, gardening, and yard care. Nikita has been writing for over seven years and holds a Marketing diploma from NSCC, which she earned in 2010.
A resident of Canada, Nikita enjoys reading in her library, epic beach naps, and waiting for her Coffea arabica plant to produce coffee beans (no luck yet).
Many people believe soursop and jackfruit are related because of their similar looks. Both of these unique fruits share an ovaline shape and green to yellow spiny shell. Despite the… Read More
By Nikita Ross 1 year ago
Pears have been a favorite snack in North America since the 17th century when European immigrants arrived with pear trees. Thanks to their smooth texture, colonizers referred to pears as… Read More
By Nikita Ross 1 year ago
Rosemary and lavender are both known for their lovely aromas and culinary uses. While those who've only interacted with the plants in grocery stores and U-pick fields may not see… Read More
By Nikita Ross 1 year ago
Jalapeño peppers are one of the most common culinary ingredients for adding spice to a dish. However, the lesser-known Fresno pepper is quickly gaining in popularity as well! While these… Read More
By Nikita Ross 1 year ago
There are over 500 species of oak trees. As such, it's no surprise that they're often mistaken for one another. While the laurel oak and live oak look similar, there… Read More
By Nikita Ross 1 year ago
There are endless varieties of tomatoes to choose from when planting a vegetable garden. Selecting the right one depends on the available space and the flavor profile you're most interested… Read More
By Nikita Ross 2 years ago
Russian sage and lavender are beautiful, herbaceous flowers that look great in a wild garden and have both culinary and medicinal purposes. Both are easy to care for with lovely… Read More
By Nikita Ross 2 years ago
Buckthorns and chokecherries are often confused with one another. While the structure and leaves on these plants look similar, there are key differences in functionality. There are also notable differences… Read More
By Nikita Ross 2 years ago
While they're in the same family, ghost peppers and jalapeños are at the opposite end of the spiciness spectrum. If you like a little kick, jalapeño peppers are an excellent… Read More
By Nikita Ross 2 years ago
Kentia palms and majesty palms are popular indoor plants that look similar at first glance. However, these two palm family members have vastly different temperaments and subtle aesthetic differences. If… Read More
By Nikita Ross 2 years ago
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