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Talk about a magical tree!! (Yes Palms are evergreen trees)🏝 Did you know? * Date palms have been cultivated for over 5,000 years, making them one of the oldest cultivated fruit trees in history. They were a staple food source in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. * Date palms can live for up to 100 years or more, with some trees producing fruit for over 60 years. * Date palms can grow to be 70-100 feet (21-30 meters) tall, with a crown of large, feathery fronds that can spread up to 20 feet (6 meters) wide. * While date palms are well-adapted to arid environments, they still require a significant amount of water to produce high-quality fruit. * Date palms can tolerate higher levels of soil salinity than many other crops, making them suitable for cultivation in areas with saline water or soils. * LOVE to be anchored by Platipus Tree anchoring systems! So they remain safe and you are able release the fronds without fear of wind tipping them over. 😁 Do you enjoy dates? Have a super week #palm #treeanchoring #landscaping #gardens

For the Anishnaabe, wild rice holds important cultural significance: it’s a gift from the creator that’s alive and interwoven with their identity, journey and relationship to the land. It traditionally grows in lakes and wetlands where it’s harvested by hand, with people knocking the rice off the plant. The harvest of wild rice is a significant tradition in Anishnaabe culture where communities come together to not only work but also share knowledge and teachings. But this way of growing and harvesting wild rice often isn’t how it ends up on our plates. In fact, the wild rice that’s widely commercially available isn’t even wild. IISD Experimental Lakes Area wants to make wild rice more sustainable and abundant. And it is working with Indigenous communities to make that happen. Learn more ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gSiEAMsw

Brugmansia aurea or golden angel’s trumpet is one of the most widespread of the genus and is endemic to Ecuador. International Union for Conservation of Nature lists this plant at Extinct in the Wild, and it only exists in cultivation, and it is very popular as an ornamental plant. It is a shrub or small tree 4-9m tall. The flowers are yellow or white (in some cultivars) and very fragrant in the evening. Like other plants in the genus, tropane alkaloids are present in all parts of this plant. The most potent cultivar is Culebra Borrachero, which has a high concentration of the psychoactive scopolamine. Brugmansia ‘Culebra’, a mutated and unusual Brugmansia cultivar from the Sibundoy Valley in Colombia, initially described by professor R. E. Shultes. The common name Culebra is a translation of the description ‘mutscuai borrachero’ used by the Kamsa Indians. The most literal translation would mean ‘plant of the snake that intoxicates or makes drunk’ (Preissel & Preissel, 2001). Various B. aurea cultivars are used widely in its native habitat for rheumatic and arthritic pains, while Culebra is also utilised as a psychoactive for most difficult cases of divination. For more casual cases, cultivars Quinde and Munchira are generally used among the indigenous peoples of Sibundoy. For psychoactive purposes, the juice of the crushed leaves or flowers is drunk, either alone, in cold-water preparation or with aguardiente (strong alcohol). Notably, in Sibundoy only shamans take Brugmansia. #sacredplants #chacruna #pcu #plantmedicine

I completed a project where I cultivated chrysanthemums, paying close attention to the necessary cultural practices and land preparation techniques. This hands-on experience allowed me to deepen my understanding of the plant’s growth needs and enhance its cultivation process. 🌸🌱 #Chrysanthemum #PlantCultivation #AgriculturalPractices"

Agriculture themes on ancient coins really help connect how important food was back then and how important it is now. This ancient Greek silver coin was minted around 330 BC and features an ear of barley. The inscription 'META' refers to the town it was minted in, Metapontum. Ancient Greek farming of barley was crucial as these grains served as staple foods, providing essential calories and nutrients for the population. Their cultivation underpinned local economies and trade, allowing for surplus to be exchanged or sold. Additionally, agricultural productivity influenced social structures and political stability, with land ownership often tied to wealth and power.  #coin #ancient #history #food #agriculture 

Kenya, often referred to as the "Cradle of Humanity," is home to over 40 diverse tribes, each with unique traditions, cultures, and histories that continue to shape the nation’s identity. Let’s take a cultural journey through Kenya’s major ethnic groups and what they were historically known for: 1. The Bantu Tribes The Bantu make up the largest ethnic group in Kenya, including tribes like the Kikuyu, Luhya, Meru, and Kamba. Traditionally, they were skilled farmers, cultivating crops such as maize, bananas, and millet. They were also known for their craftwork, pottery, and iron-smithing. The Kikuyu, for example, were renowned for their agricultural prowess, while the Akamba excelled in long-distance trade, trading goods like ivory and beads. 2. The Nilotic Tribes The Nilotic people, including the Luo, Kalenjin, and Maasai, have historically been associated with livestock herding and pastoralism. The Maasai, perhaps Kenya's most iconic tribe, are world-famous for their cattle-herding culture, colorful shukas, and warrior traditions. The Luo, settled around Lake Victoria, are skilled fishermen known for their deep cultural folklore and captivating music traditions. 3. The Cushitic Tribes The Cushitic tribes, including the Somali, Borana, and Rendille, occupy Kenya's arid and semi-arid regions. Historically, they were exceptional livestock herders, specializing in camel-rearing due to the harsh climate. Their culture is rich in oral storytelling, with fascinating myths and legends passed down through generations. 4. The Coastal Swahili People Along Kenya’s coast, the Swahili people emerged from a blend of African, Arab, and Persian cultures. They became renowned for trade across the Indian Ocean, dealing in spices, textiles, and gold. Their coastal towns, such as Lamu and Mombasa, hold historical significance as centers of trade, Islamic learning, and cultural exchange. 5. The Hunter-Gatherer Communities Smaller tribes like the Ogiek and El Molo have traditionally lived as hunters, gatherers, and fishermen. The Ogiek, known as forest-dwellers, lived in the Mau Forest, where they hunted and harvested honey, while the El Molo fished along the shores of Lake Turkana. Kenya’s rich tribal tapestry is a testament to resilience, innovation, and cultural pride. Each community contributes uniquely to the nation’s vibrant culture and heritage.

It's a mushroom...it's a fungus...it's a FLOWER! Ghost Pipe (Monotropa uniflora L.) Also known as Indian pipe, is a native flowering species that is found throughout the majority of the United States in deep shady woodland areas. According to the U.S. Forest Service, these perennial plants are generally 4-8 inches tall, with small scale-like leaves, and white five parted flowers. Ghost pipe only have one flower per stem, and flowering occurs roughly from June through September. Stems can be found alone, but are commonly found in small clusters. But how does this plant survive without the green pigment chlorophyll? Chlorophyll is responsible for harnessing the sun’s energy to produce carbohydrates, a process known as photosynthesis. Ghost pipe however, collects nutrients and carbohydrates from surrounding tree roots through an intermediate source, myccorhizal fungi, according to Dr. Tom Volk.  A curious flower and pure wonder of the woods! Stay safe. Stay educated. Stay wild. • • • #naturalist #naturalhistory #flowers #woods #nature #outdoors #conservation #environmentaleducation #stewardship

#History The #modern #pistachio #nut was #first selected from #wild #Pistacia vera #trees #native to #central #Asia. The initial #selection and #improvement was first #undertaken in the era of the #Persian Empire which #spanned from the #Eastern #Mediterranean to central #Asia. Ever since, #pistachios have been an #important crop in cooler parts of the #Iranian #plateau. #Pistachio #cultivation spread into the Mediterranean world where it has continuously prospered in Syria, Turkey, #Greece and #Sicily. Pistachios were already well known in Late Antiquity. Since #1970s, #pistachios have become a #commercial crop in many #countries which fall around the 30th #parallel north and #south of the #equator. These regions include: California, North Africa, New #South Wales in #Australia, #South Africa, #Argentina and #Chile. Since 1970s, #pistachios have developed from a #luxury nut appreciated only by the rich into a supermarket item #enjoyed by all. #Botany The #pistachio of #commerce is the only edible #species among the 11 species in the genus #Pistacia; all are characterized by their #ability to exude #turpentine or mastic. #Several are referred to as #pistachios, but the name is #generally reserved for the edible nut of commerce. Its Latin name is Pistacia vera L. A member of the #family #Anacardiaceae, it is related to the cashew, mango, #poison ivy and oak, #pepper tree and #sumac. The #Pistachio is a #relatively small tree mostly #grown in the #arid parts of the world close to the 30th #parallel latitude. It #grows from #sea level (e.g. Attica, #Greece) up to an #altitude of 1800 meter above sea level (e.g. #Kerman, #Iran). The combination of latitude and altitude should #provide enough #chilling hours in winter and long hot and sunny summer conditions to #produce a viable #crop. #Pistachios bear laterally on #one-year-old wood. This causes an #alternate bearing habit, very prominent in #pistachio #production with extensive commercial consequences. #Pistachio #tree is deciduous, i.e. it loses its leaves in the #fall and remains #dormant through the winter. The tree is #dioecious (i.e. two #houses), meaning the male #flowers are borne on one tree and the female #flowers on another. Therefore, both male and female trees are needed for nut production. The #pollen is spread by #wind. The #trees have #extensive root systems allowing them to mine the soil deeply. Thus, #pistachios are adapted to survive long periods of #drought. They need a well-drained #soil. In such #soils, the tree can tolerate #relatively high #levels of #salinity in soil and/or irrigation water. #Pistachios are #characterized by a long juvenile #period, #typically bearing few nuts before six years of age. They #achieve full bearing between 15 to 20 years of age. #conect us we ready #accept your #order: 989356697681 Thanks your attention

Orchid, (family Orchidaceae), any of nearly 1,000 genera and more than 25,000 species of attractively flowered plants distributed throughout the world, especially in wet tropics. Orchidaceae is a member of Asparagales, an order of monocotyledonous flowering plants that also includes the asparagus and iris families. The word orchid is derived from the Greek word (orchis) for testicle because of the shape of the root tubers in some species of the genus Orchis. These nonwoody perennial plants are generally terrestrial or epiphytic herbs (i.e., growing on other plants rather than rooted in soil). Those attached to other plants often are vinelike and have a spongy root covering called the velamen that absorbs water from the surrounding air. Most species manufacture their own food, but some live on dead organic material (saprotrophic) or are helped to obtain nourishment by a fungus living in their roots. #orchids #nature #moss #monsoon

The radish has a long history, with evidence of cultivation dating back thousands of years: Origin The radish likely originated in central and western China and India, and may have been domesticated in China as early as 500 B.C. Wild radishes still exist in China today. Ancient civilizations The Egyptians grew radishes before the pyramids were built, and used radish seed oil before olive oil. The ancient Greeks prized radishes so much that they made gold replicas of them. In early Rome, radishes were used as a medicine to treat stomach and intestinal problems. Europe Radishes were first grown in western Europe in the mid-16th century. The most common type of radish in Europe from 1548 until the early 19th century was the black-skinned Spanish radish. Americas Radishes were one of the first European crops introduced to the Americas. The Spanish introduced radishes to Mexico, where they became a popular side dish or snack. Nutritional value Radishes are high in vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, vitamin B6, fiber, and minerals like K, Ca, Mg, and iodine. Before the Middle Ages, sailors ate radishes to prevent scurvy. Radishes are part of the Brassicaceae family, which also includes broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower. They come in many colors, shapes, and sizes, including red, white, purple, black, green, and yellow. https://lnkd.in/gKDEHGtt