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Blog that posts information about nature-related things every day! May contain plants, animals, aesthetics and foods!

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— rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus, a member of the mint family. It's a shrub with evergreen leaves and flowers that can be white, purple, blue or pink - which blooms in spring-summer in temperate climates, and consistently if the climate is warmer. Can grow up to 2 meters and is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, but considered invasive.

In cuisine, the leaves are used as flavouring or in herbal teas. Its aroma is so fragrant that it's oil is used as perfumes, shampoos, cleaning products, incense and even aromatherapy! A fun fact is that it's name means "dew of the sea", fron the Latin ros + marinus

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- Alpine Sunset Rose

An apricot blend hybrid tea rose, originated in Britain 1973 by Roger Pawsey. They reach up to 120 cm in height and have very big flowers, up to 13 cm in diameter! The flowers bloom from summer to fall

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- dandelion

Also called the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) or blowball, it's a plant in the daisy family known for it's yellow flowers that turns into clocks that disperse on the wind; it grows on temperate regions with moist soil, but they're very tolerant to various environments - which causes them to obtain a wide range, if a dandelion grows in your vicinity, that's why

They're native to Eurasia and called a weed, but do not take them off! They're considered one of the most important pollen sources! The weeds, flowers and roots are also edible! They're also said to have diuretic properties.

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— green treefrog

Also called American tree frog and Dryophytes cinereus (or Hyla cinerea). They're an arboreal species native to canopies in United States, nocturnal and eats insects. These frogs are slightly aquatic and jump into water quickly to avoid predators, as they're easily frightened. They also don't go well with frequent handling...

Green treefrogs are sedentary, and because of that they're suffering habitat loss with urbanization, as they have a narrow adaptation. They can also be kept as pets!

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— blue morpho butterfly

They're also called Melenaus blue morpho (Morpho melenaus), this species is native to Central and South America, found mostly in the Cerrado region of Brazil! Their eye spots on their wings help them avoid predator attacks on their body and they have beautiful blue iridescent color, but sadly they're hunted by collectors for that (which is horrible, do not do that. never.)

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— pygmy hedgehog

Also called four-toed hedgehog or African pygmy hedgehog, they're native to central and eastern Africa in savannahs and croplands! Their scientific name is Atelerix albiventris (called albiventris - white ventris - because they have a white belly!)

Solitary and nocturnal, but they can be kept as pets! (as they're said to be very energetic...) Their diet is mainly insects, but they can eat small animals and vegetables too.

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