Botany

Is bell pepper a fruit or a vegetable? Here we tell you everything you need to know from different points of view.

Discover what fruit palm trees bear, what its name is, what it is used for and how you can plant it so that it germinates.

Do you want to know more about the stamens of a flower? Here we explain what they are, how they are classified and what their functions are.

We tell you what the stem of the leaf is called in botany and what importance it has in the development of plants. Learn more here.

Enter to find out what the stem of the leaf is and what all its functions are. Discover everything about this important part of plants.

Do you want to know more about pollination? Here we explain what it is and what its importance is. We also talked about the types of pollination.

Do you want to know what exactly is the fertilization of plants? Here we explain what it is and how it works.

Do you want to know what tundra is? Here we explain what the characteristics of this biome are and what its flora and fauna are.

Do you want to know how and when to use mycorrhizae and trichodermas? Here we explain what they are and how to apply them to crops.

We tell you what the properties of green lemon are and what it is for. Know in depth the differences with the yellow lemon.

Have you ever wondered how to tell if a plant is male or female? Here we explain it to you and talk about the different types of plants.

Discover why almost all plants are green, what is the function of chlorophyll and much more. Get in now.

Would you like to know why palm trees are not trees? Discover here 8 important differences between them.

The bougainvillea or Santa Rita is a climber that receives many common names. Enter and discover what it is called in Spanish-speaking countries.

We tell you in detail which are the main plant species of the Mediterranean forest and their characteristics.

Parmelia tiliacea is a very common type of lichen in Spain. You do not know what it is? Here we talk about them and explain it to you.

Do you know legumes? Surely you have ever eaten and / or sown them. Enter and we will show you the most cultivated species.

We tell you everything you need to know about raw sap and processed sap. Learn more about the plant world here.

Did you know that actinomycetes help improve plant nutrition? Enter and learn all about these essential microorganisms.

Photosynthesis is a process by which plants obtain energy, but what are the phases and what does it consist of?

Algae are organisms that mainly live in aquatic environments. Do you want to know what its characteristics, types and uses are? Enters!

Diatoms are algae of great importance for life on Earth. Know its characteristics and usefulness here.

Do you want to know how plants feed? Here, apart from explaining it, we also talk about plant nutrients.

Find out everything about C4 plants: their characteristics, how they photosynthesize, what are their advantages, and much more.

We tell you in detail how plants reproduce and what are their multiple forms. Learn more about it here.

Do you know what plant Atropa baetica is? We tell you the characteristics it has, the uses that were given to it and some curiosities.

Discover the Melilotus indicus plant, a native of the Mediterranean that is present in Spain. Know its uses and characteristics.

Dictamnus hispanicus is a herbaceous plant that lives in nature but has medicinal uses, do you want to know more about it?

Not sure where to go this summer? The Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park offers a great diversity of activities, flora and fauna. Find out more here.

Discover the Helianthemum squamatum plant, one of the least known in Spain but you can find it in plaster areas.

Have you heard of ruderal plants but don't know what they are? Here we explain it to you and we put some examples of plant species.

We tell you everything you need to know about spores and their reproduction in plants. Learn more about it here.

Do you want to know what botanical illustration is for? Here we explain what it is and why photographs do not replace this discipline.

Do you want to know more about the plant cell wall? Here we explain the function of a plant cell and the structure and composition of the wall.

Do you want to know the properties of chlorophyll? It is very common to find it in our everyday foods. Find out more here.

Did you know that plants grow thanks to the hormones they produce? Gibberellins are essential for vegetables. Find out more here.

Did you know that plants also produce hormones? Ethylene is one of them and we use it for endless things. Find out which ones here.

Did you know that there are bacteria that help the growth and development of certain plants? The Rhizobium for example. Find out more about them.

If you are not sure what a herbarium is or what it is for, enter here and find out. We also explain how to make a herbarium.

Have you ever heard of blue-green algae? Well, it is cyanobacteria. If you want to know what they are, we explain it here.

In this article we give you a summary of the types of asexual reproduction in plants and the importance they have.

Have you never heard of the Spermatophyta group? Important food plants such as wheat are part of it. Find out more here.

Why do you recommend drinking green tea? It is rich in catechins, antioxidants that help prevent cancer. Find out more about them here.

Have you ever heard of plant hormones? They are very advantageous at the agricultural level, like cytokinins. Find out more here.

Did you know that plants also have hormones? That's right, and the most famous of these is auxin. Find out what it is for here.

We tell you the various reasons why algae are not plants and what are the differences and characteristics. Learn more about it here.

This article is about microbiology. We will explain what it is, all the types there are, what is its application and also its importance.

Did you know that there is a science that studies plant diseases? Well yes: Plant pathology. We talk about her in this article.

Few people know what plant perspiration is. That is why we talk about it in this article and its types and importance.

This article talks about everything related to the ribosome: what it is, what it produces, what is its function and where it is found.

If you are interested in botany and especially tinctorial plants, don't miss this article. We explain what these plants are with examples.

What are the defense mechanisms of plants? If you want to know how they protect themselves from predators or the weather, enter.

Enter to learn about the life cycle of plants, the different stages they go through and much more.

Carlos Linneo revolutionized the botanical and zoological world thanks to his classification system. Find out more about it here.

Discover the characteristics of the top and underside of the leaves, parts that are essential for the survival of plants.

Have you ever wondered why plants grow upwards? Enter and know everything about geotropism, its natural reaction.

In this article we tell you everything you need to know about deforestation, its causes and consequences. Learn about it here.

The gynoecium is one of the most important parts of the angiosperm flowers. Do you want to know what its function is? Enters!

The Plantae kingdom is one of the oldest in existence, and also the most numerous. Enter and know everything about plants.

Do you want to know what the nutrition of plants is like? Here you will find all the information you need to know about this interesting topic.

We tell you everything you need to know about plant hybridization. Learn more about this process of natural selection.

The hypocotyl is a very important part of the seed, and even more so of the future seedling. Know its function.

Gymnosperms are very primitive plants, which began their evolution more than 200 million years ago. Learn all about them.

Enter and know all the types of fruits that exist in the world, as well as their main characteristics.

A cultivar is a type of plant that has certain improved characteristics. Do you want to know everything about her? Enters!

Have you ever seen like threads or white powder in the soil of your plants? Then run: come in and find out what mycelium is and how you can save it.

They represent only 2% of all plant species in the world, but they are very interesting. Discover the halophytes.

We tell you everything you need to know about the ecological niche and its characteristics. Learn more about it here.

Nitrogen is important for plants, since without it they would not be able to grow. But, how do they assimilate it and how do you know what is missing? Find out.

Learn about seven types of plants with thorns: their main characteristics, as well as their resistance to cold. Enters.

In this article we tell you everything you need to know about saprophytic organisms and the importance they have for the environment.

Enter and know the characteristics of the different parts of a sheet and their main functions. Do not miss it.

We teach you everything related to the ecosystem and its characteristics. Learn more about the different types that exist.

We tell you everything you need to know about the marshes and the importance of these ecosystems.

What were prehistoric flowers like? If you want to know what the dinosaurs were like, enter.

If you want to know what plants are, find out what their characteristics and functions are, as well as the benefits they bring us.

Do you know what rupicolous plants are? If you have doubts, enter and we will tell you what they are like and, in addition, we will tell you some examples. Do not miss it.

Eutrophication is a process by which a medium receives more nutrients than it needs. Enter and we will tell you what its consequences are.

We tell you what phytoplankton is, what its main characteristics are and how important it is for biodiversity.

Find out what a marscent plant is, its characteristics, its way of surviving winter and much more. Enters.

Do you want to know what the sapling of a plant is? If you are curious, enter and you will know all the meanings that that word has.

The photoperiod is a set of processes that determine the day-to-day life of plants. Enter and we will tell you what it consists of.

In this article we tell you everything you need to know about the cloud forest and how important it is for the planet.

Learn here everything about the tropical forest and its characteristics. Learn about the importance of these ecosystems.

Enter and discover what mimicry is in plants, and what are some of the most surprising examples. Do not miss it.

We show you what estuaries are and what characteristics they have. Learn about the importance of these ecosystems for humans.

In this article we show you all the characteristics and stages of the nitrogen cycle. Learn more about it here.

The xylem and phloem are two very different parts of plants, but with important functions. Enter and you will know its characteristics.

Enter and we will tell you what is the definition of the word endemism, and what are some examples of plants that only grow wild in Spain.

In this article we tell you everything you need to know about the carbon cycle and its importance. Learn more about it here.

Do you know what cormophytes are? If you have questions, enter and we will explain its characteristics. In addition, you will discover a few types. Do not miss it.

Have you ever wondered why plants are green? It's because of the chlorophyll, but if you are curious to know the origin of that color, enter.

Do you know what the perianth of a flower is? If you have doubts, enter and discover what are the characteristics of the part in charge of attracting pollinators.

Know the characteristics and functions of the plant stipe. Enter and also discover what forms they take, or how much they come to measure. Do not miss it.

The pistil is the most important organ of a flower, since most of the new generations of plants depend on it. Enter and learn more about him.

In this article we will tell you all the characteristics of the biotope and the differences with the biocenosis. Learn about it here.

Learn about the main differences between the animal and plant cells, both in terms of their parts and their main functions.

Do you want to know if plants feel pain? Enter and we will tell you about several scientific experiments that answer that interesting question.

Enter and we will explain everything about commensalism, an interaction between two living beings in which one of the two parties benefits from the other.

Amensalism is a type of biological relationship in which one of the two parties will be harmed. Enter and we will tell you what it is.

The dark phase of photosynthesis is a process during which we can enjoy a world full of life. Enter and we will tell you what it consists of.

Did you know that the stamen of a flower is one of the most important structures that plants have? Enter and know its functions.

For those who have never heard of what stolons are or what they are for, just go in and read the article and get to know it.

In this article we show you all the characteristics, habitat and biology of pteridophyte plants. Learn more about it here.

Within the Plant Kingdom there are hundreds of thousands of species. But what are the characteristics of vascular plants? Come in and find out.

We explain what endophytic fungi are and how important they are for the plant. Learn more about these microorganisms here.

Stomata are organelles that plants have to perform vital functions. Find out what its function is in this article.

Find out all about plant spines: their characteristics, what they are for, and much, much more. Come in and don't miss it.

Do you want to know more about the plant kingdom? Enter and you will discover which are the most numerous plant families and their most representative genera.

Cotyledons or embryonic leaves play a very important role in plant survival. Do you want to know what it is? Enters! ;)

The reed is such a large group of plants that it will be easy for you to have a beautiful garden or balcony decorated with it. Come in and get to know it thoroughly.

Do you want to know how many species of plants there are in the world? If you always wanted to know the answer, do not hesitate to enter. ;)

Where do plants get energy from? To stay alive, they need to go through two processes every day. Enter to know more about them.

Angiosperm plants are the most extensive type of plant in the Plant Kingdom. Enter and discover what its characteristics are.

Did you know that plants have to be protected when it rains? In every drop of water there are microorganisms willing to harm them. Find out how they avoid them.

In this post we show you the characteristics, care and main species of plants of the genus Selaginella. Learn more here.

In this article we show you the characteristics and types of bryophyte plants that exist in the world. Learn more about botany here.

Cycads are one of the most primitive plants in the world. Discover its characteristics and the most interesting species for the garden.

Fan of western movies? If you want to know everything about the mythical desert ball, both its characteristics and its cultivation, enter.

In this article we will show you the main characteristics, care and health properties of Rubus ulmifolius.

Do you want to know what herbaceous plants are? This type of plant life has been very successful on the planet, but what are its characteristics?

We explain what the senescence of plants is, a natural process that all of them will go through sooner or later.

Would you like to know how deciduous plants survive in winter? If so, enter and we will answer your question. Do not miss it.

In this article we show you the characteristics, properties and uses of Agaricus campestris, better known as the wild mushroom.

What is an actinomorphic flower? And a zygomorph? If you are curious, enter and do not miss the opportunity to learn more about floral botany.

The adventitious or aerial root is a very special type of root that some plants develop, such as Ficus for example. Enter and discover what its function is.

We tell you what a sucker is, and what are some of the plants that produce them so that, in addition, you know how to separate them without difficulty.

We tell you what pollination consists of and how important it is for all of us to have food.

Find out what are dioecious and monoecious plants and what are the parts of a flower so that you know what kind of plant beings you have in your garden.

A perennial plant is one that has the ability to live for more than two years thanks to its root system. Enter and we will help you identify it.

Find out what types of roots plants have, and what their functions are. Learn everything about the root system to know them better;)

Botany is the science that studies plants and the relationships they have with other living things. Find out what its story is and why it matters.

Have you ever wondered what a perennial plant is? If you are curious, or would like to know which one you can put in your garden or patio, do not hesitate to enter.

In this article we explain all the characteristics and medicinal properties of mucilage. Learn all about it here.

In this article we teach you everything you need to know about chloroplasts. Enter here to learn more about botany.

Have you ever wondered what plants need to live? Do not hesitate: enter and we will answer your question so you can learn more about them.

Do you want to know what the plant cell is and what functions each of its parts fulfill? Well, do not hesitate: come in and we will explain everything to you;).

Enter here to learn the characteristics and uses of Coprinus comatus. It is one of the easiest edible mushrooms to identify.

Enter and discover the characteristics of the Papaveraceae, beautiful flowering plants that can be grown both in pots and in the garden.

Learn about the main characteristics and care of the hosta. Know everything about it to have it in your garden.

Enter and discover which plants have the acicular leaf and what are the characteristics of it. In addition, we will tell you what advantages it represents for them.

Enter and learn about the characteristics of catkins, a group of very curious flowers produced by some plants. Do not miss it.

Discover what are the characteristics of the tree's bark, its internal parts as well as its functions. Enter and learn more about tree plants.

What is the lanceolate leaf like and what types of plants have it? Enter and know everything about this type of leaf so you can learn more about botany.

We tell you all about plant hormones, very special substances that plants produce and that have essential functions for them.

Enter to find out what are the parts of the trunk of a tree as well as the functions they have. Find out more about these incredible plants.

What are the characteristics of the Apiaceae? Surely you have or have had some species in your garden, don't you believe me? Enter and discover what they are like.

What are rosaceae? If you also want to know what its characteristics are, do not hesitate to enter to meet the most ornamental botanical family.

Enter to find out what function calcium and magnesium have for plants, and what can happen if they do not have enough availability.

What are the Bromeliaceae like? If you are curious to know everything about these wonderful tropical plants, do not hesitate to enter;)

Labiatae are one of the largest groups of plants in the world. Enter and discover what their characteristics are and what uses they have.

Discover what are the fronds of a plant and the different types that there are. Also, we tell you when they first appeared. Are you going to miss it?

Do you want to know what is the leaflet of a leaf and the different types that there are? Well, do not hesitate: enter to learn more about botany.

Discover what are the characteristics of the phanerophyte, a very special and resistant type of plant that lives for many years. Do not miss it.

Do you want to know what a legume plant is? Well, do not hesitate: enter and discover what its main characteristics are.

Enter and discover the characteristics of the chenopodiaceae, generally herbaceous plants that are of special interest to people.

The taproot is a very important underground organ for many plants. Without it, they could do nothing against strong winds for example. Enter and learn more about this interesting topic.

Gírgolas (Pleurotus ostreatus) are a type of mushroom that is grown on tree trunks or agro-industrial waste. Do you want to know more about them?

What is the life span of plants? If you want to know how long they live, enter and we will answer your question. Do not miss it.

What is a fruitlessness? If you are curious to know more about plants, come in and we will also tell you how it is sown.

We tell you what are the characteristics of evergreen plants, very interesting plant beings for gardeners;). Enters.

Do you know what deciduous plants look like? If you have doubts, or need examples of species that are, do not hesitate: enter!

Arboriculture is a science that tries to take care of the best that urban trees taste, but ... do you know what exactly it studies and what its principles are? If you have doubts, do not hesitate: enter. ;)

Do you know what a mother tree is? Find out how it is and how it differs from other trees in the forest, and why it is so important.

Do you know what a grass, a bush and a tree are? If you have doubts, don't worry: come in and we will solve them all. Find out how they differ to be able to identify them more easily.

We explain what forest botany is and why it is so important. The forests, the terrestrial lungs that we have, are an essential part of the globe.

We explain what plants eat, as well as other related things that will be very interesting to you. Enters. ;)

We explain what the xylem of a plant is and what its function is. Enter and discover more about the internal structure of plant beings.

How are plants technically named? If you want to learn to write the botanical name of plant beings well, come in and we will help you. :)

Do you know what ethnobotany is? Not? Well, do not hesitate: come in and we will explain its history and why it is so important. Do not miss it.

We will tell you about the differences between vines and climbing plants, plants with a very similar behavior but which have important differences.

Have you ever wondered what a variety is when we talk about plants? Come in and we'll tell you what cultivating also means.

Cooksonia is an extinct plant that lived more than 400 million years ago. Would you like to know what it was like? Do not hesitate, enter.

Have you ever wondered what polycarpic plants are? Come in, for sure you can have a beautiful garden or patio with them. ;)

Is there albinism in plants? The truth is that they do, although unfortunately they do not usually live long ... except for the ghost tree. Enter to learn more about this curious phenomenon.

Do you know what hibernation and dormancy is like for plants? No? Do not worry: we will tell you. Enters.

Did you know that there were some plants that inhibited the growth of other species? Enter and we will tell you more about plant allelopathy. :)

Would you like to know why plants need to breathe? If so, you have come to the right place. Do not hesitate to enter. ;)

In this article we are going to show you the main characteristics of stone pines, pine nuts, their needs and how to get them.

For each season of the year there are fruits and vegetables that are in season. Do you want to know what fruits and vegetables to consume on these dates?

We tell you what a biannual plant is; its main characteristics and its care so that you know more about this wonderful plant being.

Do you want to know when the first plants appeared? Find out what is the evolutionary history of plant beings. Enters.

Did you know that there are also hermaphrodite plants? Find out what their characteristics are and learn to differentiate them from the others.

We explain what the main functions of plants are. Discover how they breathe, feed, photosynthesize and grow.

We tell you what and what are parasitic plants and the different types of parasitism that exist. Enter and learn more about the Plant Kingdom.

What is the difference between angiosperms and gymnosperms? Plants can be classified as flowering plants and non-flowering plants. Find out which one is.

Have you ever wondered why the roots go down instead of up? If you want to know the answer, do not hesitate to enter.

The seeds that the first flowering plants produced were incredibly amazing. Do you want to know what they were like? Do not hesitate to enter. ;)

Sciophilic plants are a type of very special plant beings, which can be cultivated in sheltered corners of the sun. Find out what they are. ;)

The 400.000 accepted plant species in the world are grouped by botanical families. Enter and we will tell you what exactly they are.

With the scientific name Diplotaxis muralis, this plant belongs to the Cruciferae family and is commonly known as dandelion, géniva and mustard.

We explain how the scientific name of plants is written so that you can learn more about botany and plant beings.

Enter to find out what are the characteristics of plants, organisms capable of transforming the Sun's energy into food by releasing oxygen.

The Sun is very important to all living things: without it, there would be no life forms on Earth. But why do plants need light? Find out.

Animals need to rest to regain energy, but what about plant beings? Come in and we'll tell you if the plants sleep ... or not. ;)

We know that the seed is the basis of plant life and that thanks to it it can be distributed and grown. Do we really know what they are?

Do you want to know the evolutionary history of plants? Feel free to study paleobotany, a really fascinating science. ;)

We tell you what are the parts of plants and what function they have. Find out more about those beings that you have in your garden or patio.

Bracts are very important leaf organs for flowering plants. Without them, they would not be as protected. Find out what they are.

Tropism and nastia are the movements that plants have in response to stimuli. But how are the two terms different?

What are the parts of the root of a plant? What function does this organ have for plant beings? If you want to know everything about the roots, enter.

We will tell you about the differences between the common names and the botanical names of plants to make it easier for you to identify them.

Sap is by far the most important liquid for plants. Thanks to him, they can feed and grow without problems.

The correct oxygenation of the roots is important so that the plants can grow and develop without problems.

How is the classification of plants? How many plant kingdoms are there? We talk about all this and more here. Enter and discover the world of plants.