Baobab trees
Baobab trees are associated with many colourful stories. In African folklore, the tree is sometimes called the upside-down tree because… Read More »Baobab trees
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Yeast
Why stick yeast with such an outrageously unpronounceable name as Saccharomyces cerevisiae? What is it with biologists that they have… Read More »Yeast
Giant Kelp
Does the thought of something brown, wet and slimy that can grow up to 60 cm (2 ft) per day… Read More »Giant Kelp
Mangroves
In many parts of the world, mangroves have long been frowned upon as dirty, mosquito-infested tangles of roots that stand… Read More »Mangroves
Oysters reefs
If someone says reef, most people will immediately think of coral reefs, but there are reefs based on oysters too.… Read More »Oysters reefs
Sphagnum peatland
Sphagnum – not the easiest name to spell or say. It probably doesn’t make it any more enticing if I… Read More »Sphagnum peatland
Freshwater mussels
Yes, that is a mussel pictured above. Read on to find out what sort it is and what it does… Read More »Freshwater mussels
Bamboo
Bamboo is in the same league as giant kelp when it comes to growing fast, but considering that, as a… Read More »Bamboo
Shea tree
Some people may have heard about shea butter as they have used it as a skin creme, or a hair… Read More »Shea tree