Oil from Ancient Times
Many people are surprised to hear that we’ve been using oil for almost seven thousand years. At first, we used oil that seeped to the surface in the form of thick black tar. In the Middle East, there... ...
Alternatives to Being Rescued by Dolphins
Apparently there’s a big debate going on in scientific circles. Swimmers and surfers from around the world are coming up with stories that they have somehow been ‘rescued’ by dolphins... ...
Rainforest Plants - Abuta
Family: Menispermaceae Genus: Cissampelos Species: pareira Common names: abutua, barbasco, imchich masha, butua General Description: Abuta is a rainforest vine with leaves as long as 12 inches.... ...
Rainforest Plants - Amargo
Family: Simaroubaceae Genus: Quassia Species: amara Common names: amargo, bitter ash, bitterholz, bitterwood, bois amer, bois de quassia, crucete, quassia, cuassia, fliegenholz, guabo, hombre grande,... ...
Rainforest Plants - Acai
Family: Arecaceae Genus: Euterpe Species: oleracea Common: açaí, acaí, acaizeiro, acaí-do-Pará, asai, ashaí, assaí, cabbage palm, cansin General Description: Acai is a widely distributed, prolific... ...
Rainforest Plants - Acerola
Family: Malpighiaceae Genus: Malpighia Species: galbra Common Names: Barbados cherry or wild crape myrtle General Description: Acerola,also known as Barbados cherry or wild crape myrtle, is a tropical... ...
Rainforest Plants - Anamu
Family: Phytolaccaceae Genus: Petiveria Species: Petiveria alliacea Common names: chasser vermine, congo root, douvant-douvant, emeruaiuma, garlic weed, guinea henweed, guine, guinea, guinea hen leaf,... ...
Rainforest Plants - Achocha
Family: Cucurbitaceaea Taxon: Cyclanthera pedata Common names: caigua, achocha, achoccha, achojcha, caiba, caihua, caygua, concombre grimpant, korila, kaikua, lady’s slipper, pepino de comer, pepino... ...
Rainforest Plants - Agarwood
Family: Thymelaeaceae Genus: Aquilaria Species: acuminata, apiculata, baillonii, banaensae General Description: Agarwood (Agar, from the Malay gaharu) is the resinous heartwood from Aquilaria trees, large... ...
Rainforest Plants - Ageratum
Family: Asteraceae Genus: Ageratum Species: Ageratum conyzoides Common names: White weed General Description: Ageratum is an erect, herbaceous annual, that can grow up to 30 inches tall; its stems are... ...