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Coniferous mixed forest, Val Saisera, Italian Julian Alps, Italy. Image credit: Dario Di Gallo, Regional Forest Service of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy.

There are 14% More Tree Species Than We Thought

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There are 14% More Tree Species Than We Thought. A new study suggests there are 9,200 tree species yet to be discovered, with South America the hotspot.

Atacama Desert Chile. Posted by 360onhistory.com

Atacama Desert Plants Can Help us Grow Crops Resilient to Climate Change

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Plants from Atacama Desert Can Help Grow Crops Resilient to Climate Change. A new study reveals genetic advantages that can be used to breed crops.

New species from the Amazon basin Peru Aenigmanu alvareziae. Source: William Wayt Thomas et al. Aenigmanu, a new genus of Picramniaceae from Western Amazonia

This Unusual Plant from the Amazon Has Remained Unidentified since 1973

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Unusual Plant from the Amazon Has Remained Unidentified since 1973 and has now been identified as a new species by the name Aenigmanu alvareziae

Amorphophallus decus-silvae. It's related to the famous Amorphophallus titanum and, like its cousin, is found in Southeast Asian rainforests. Both species emit a foul odour when they bloom (attracting flies and other pollinators). Image: Hortus Botanicus, Leiden.

Penis Plant Blooms

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Penis Plant Blooms in A Botanical Garden in the Dutch city of Leiden. It is related to the Corpse Flower and blooms every 10 years.

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