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Rhododendron
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Rhododendrons are shrubs that come in many diverse species, varying in size with colorful trumpet flowers. Learn how rhododendrons thrive.
'Mad Honey' Comes From Bees That Gather This Specific Nectar
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There's a peculiar type of honey, called mad honey, that contains a neurotoxin. In small doses, it can cause hallucinations, but in large amounts, the substance can be highly poisonous. Over the centuries, people have used it as a medicinal drug, a recreational drug and even a bioweapon.
How Azaleas Became the Signature Flowers of the South
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These showy pink, purple, red and white blossoms dazzle through the spring and summer and are ubiquitous throughout the southern U.S.
Ridiculous History: Ancient Armies Waged War With Hallucinogenic Honey
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What was the 'mad honey' used by Roman and Persian warriors? Learn more about hallucinogenic honey in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
The Flower Identification Quiz
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Flowers are one of the few things in this world that can convey hundreds of feelings. But while you may know what they mean, do you know what they are called? Find out if you can correctly identify all the flowers in this quiz!
The ultimate gardening quiz for the green-thumbed!
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Are you obsessed with your garden? Do you plant your own vegetables and herbs to enjoy at your family's dinner table? There is so much to learn when it comes to gardening, and this quiz will separate the green-thumbed from the black-thumbed.
Leucothoe
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The leucothoe is an evergreen shrub. Native to the southeastern US, its flowers make good bouquets and nice ground cover. Learn about this shrub.
17 Flowers Poisonous to Cats (Spoiler: No Poinsettias)
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It's possible that poinsettias get the bummest rap in the plant world. They have a reputation as deadly beauties, but is the ubiquitous holiday plant actually one of the flowers poisonous to cats?
Don't Toss That Joe! Use Diluted Coffee to Fertilize Plants
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Did you know that you can use diluted coffee to fertilize plants? Most house and garden plants can benefit from the added nitrogen boost.
How to Treat a Poisoned Cat
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Cats are curious creatures and like to investigate, which can lead to accidental poisonings. Learn how to treat a poisoned cat.