Category: plant cutting
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Forensic botany of a murderer’s tree
This post concerns discrepancies in naming of a palo verde tree involved in a 1992 murder case. It highlights the importance of stating sources for scientific names used for such plants.
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Under-appreciated plants: Moss
A comprehensive study conducted by an international team of researchers has underlined the vital role mosses play in supporting multiple ecosystem services, particularly in areas with low vascular-plant cover. Remarkably, mosses facilitate greater carbon sequestration, key nutrient pool sizes, and stronger control over soil-borne plant pathogens compared to bare soils.
Plant Cuttings 