Hydrangea, also known as hortensia, is one of 75 flowering plants native to Asia. Recognizable by their bulky bush shape and large, impressive clusters of brightly colored flowers, hydrangeas are… Read More
By Elizabeth Bradshaw 7 months ago
Elizabeth Bradshaw
I'm a freelance writer based in the west of Ireland. When not tending to my messy, overgrown vegetable garden, you'll find me trawling the beaches for flotsam and jetsam, campervanning in some remote location or writing about sustainability and the environment in our tiny home by the sea. Favourite plant: sea holly, favourite fruit: gooseberry, favourite flower: the wild purple orchid that blooms in bog and brush all over the county.
Kumquat and calamansi are small, dense shrubs or trees which produce spherical citrus fruits. Kumquats produce spherical orange citrus, with orange pulp, and while calamansi bears similar fruit, it is… Read More
By Elizabeth Bradshaw 7 months ago
Little Joe Pye weed and Baby Joe Pye weed are cultivars of Joe Pye weed, the collective name given to five species of North American wildflowers. Eutrochium dubium is a… Read More
By Elizabeth Bradshaw 7 months ago
Leek and Green onions are both members of the Allium family, but when compared, the two vegetables have many differences. From variations in taste and texture to the individual uses… Read More
By Elizabeth Bradshaw 7 months ago
If you live in a warm, sunny area, you may have seen Lisbon lemon trees or Meyer lemon trees growing in your neighbor's yard, or perhaps you're even growing your… Read More
By Elizabeth Bradshaw 7 months ago
There are more than 75 species of hydrangea shrubs and thousands of hydrangea cultivars, making it among the most common and prolific garden shrubs available. Selective breeding improves classic garden… Read More
By Elizabeth Bradshaw 7 months ago
Carrots and parsnips are both root vegetables that grow underground. Closely related members of the Apiaceae family, they are similar in size, shape, texture, and even taste. They thrive in… Read More
By Elizabeth Bradshaw 8 months ago
Acacia and Eucalyptus trees may grow in similar habitats but there are many key differences between the two desert trees. Acacia, commonly known as wattle, is notable for its shedding… Read More
By Elizabeth Bradshaw 8 months ago
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Learn more about us & read our affiliate disclosure.
Copyright © 2008 - 2023 A-Z Animals
