glabra)‚ also known as lesser bougainvillea‚ is a species of bougainvillea and is the most common species of bougainvillea used for bonsai. It has shiny green‚ slightly hairy leaves and magenta colored bracts. Bougainvillea‚ a native of Brazil is an evergreen‚ climbing woody vine. Tiny white flowers usually appear in clusters surrounded by colorful papery bracts‚ hence the name paper flower. Single and double flower forms are available. The woody trunk tends to be twisted and the thin stem have sharp
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USA Holidays Memorial Day is a legal holiday‚ observed annually on the last Monday in May in most of the United States‚ It honours the nation’s armed services killed in wartime. The holiday‚ originally called Decoration Day‚ is traditionally marked by parades‚ memorial speeches and ceremonies‚ and the decoration of graves with flowers and flags. Memorial Day was first observed on May 30‚ 1868‚ on the order of General John Alexander Logan for the purpose of decorating the graves of the American
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Pili (Canarium ovatum Engl.) is a promising crop of Bicol which has a great potential for development as a major export crop. It has a wide adaptation to varying agro-climatic conditions. It can be grown alone or intercropped with other crops. Like the coconut‚ Pili is a tree of life‚ with all its parts being useful. It thrives satisfactorily in maginal soil conditions‚ harsh tropical climates and in low as well as high elevation. It is resistant to typhoons and most pests. The tree reaches a height
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common names including cainito‚ caimito‚ star apple‚ golden leaf tree‚ abiaba‚ pomme du lait‚ estrella‚ milk fruit and aguay. It is also known by the synonym Achras cainito. InVietnam‚ it is called vú sữa (literally: breast-milk).The leaves are evergreen‚ alternate‚ simple oval‚ entire‚ 5–15 cm long; the underside shines with a golden color when seen from a distance. The tiny flowers are purplish white and have a sweet fragrant smell. The tree is also hermaphroditic (self-fertile).It has round‚ purple-skinned fruit that
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Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean area‚ but it now is grown around the world. Rosemary is an evergreen shrub that can usually grows around three feet in height‚ though it can grow over five feet. It usually booms late in the spring‚ and sometimes in the early summer. Most authors say that the blossoms are blue‚ but they have always looked purple to me. Blossoming rosemary is exceptionally beautiful. Rosemary is a member of the same family as mint. Though most commonly used as a kitchen
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population per square mile lends itself well to agriculture‚ providing an excess of free land to grow crops or raise livestock. The county of Allegany is one of the largest producers of Fraser Firs in North Carolina and is home to Bottomley Farms and Evergreens‚ one of the largest farming operations in western North Caroline‚ both of which contribute greatly to the economy. In addition to agriculture‚ tourism is an important part of the town
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All of man will destroy itself. Proving this is William Golding’s purpose in writing "The Lord of the Flies"‚ a story about a group of boys stranded on a deserted island. When the boy’s priorities clash‚ a war breaks out between protagonist Ralph and shortsighted antagonist Jack‚ who instead of being rescued would rather hunt. The fight for power between them soon turns to violence. Golding uses these boys as a scaled down model of what the world is like at war. Golding uses symbolism diction and
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gardens are lichens and mosses‚ while nurseries and garden stores can suggest good flowering plants for your region. A great way to green up your landscape with minimal effort is with trees. Trees do need to be pruned but the reward is worth it. Evergreens are the most desirable trees‚ as they don’t shed‚ while deciduous trees can make a beautiful statement if you’re willing to rake the
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Chapter II Review of Related Literature Calabash tree Fruit (crescentiacujete) Crescentiacujete is an evergreen tree reaching six to ten meters in height‚ broad and irregular crown composed of long‚ spreading branches which creates a moderate shade beneath the tree. The tree is most outstanding in the landscape for its year round production of flowers and fruit‚ both of which are unusual. The five centimeter flowers which bloom at night are yellow or green with red or purple veins ‚ cup shaped
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layer of protein that surrounds the genetic material of a virus | Conjugation | A process in which there is a transfer of genetic materials between two cells | Gymnosperm | A group in seed producing vascular plants that produce cones and are evergreen | Exoskeleton | A external skeleton that protects organs‚ provides support for muscles attachment and protects against water loss and predation | Chloroplast | The site of photosynthesis in plant cells | Nucleolus | Contains genetic info
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