Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: 8 Reasons to Plant Something New
Read about eight habitat-enhancing reasons to expand the plant diversity in a backyard.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Maricopa Community College: Nonvascular Plants and Nonseed Vascular Plants
Very detailed outline describing several aspects of plant diversity, including vascular vs. nonvascular, evolutionary adaptations, homosporous and heterosporous life cycles, and specific information on some ancient species (Lycophytes,...
University of Maryland
University of Maryland: Plant Biology
A webpage for a course on plant biology for non-science majors. The course covers how plants function, diversity among plants, and the roles of plants in the environment. Site includes lectures, a plant project, and a sample exam.
Other
Ny Botanical Garden: Fungal and Plant Diversity
Findings of an expedition by the New York Botanical Garden in French Guiana to investigate vegetation.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Garlic
Discover the many uses garlic has in the making of different foods and medicines as you peruse through this informative resource. You will be exposed to a detailed plant profile and history in addition to a number of interesting facts...
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Marigolds
This comprehensive resource examines the plant profile, history, spiritual uses, production and trade, medicinal properties, and food uses of the marigold.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Cardamom
Did you know that cardamom is the third most expensive spice in the world? Learn more about this interesting plant as you delve into the history, production, medicinal properties and more.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Hemp
Plant profile, history, production & trade, traditional medicine, western medicine, drug, food, and crafts are the key topics explored in this thorough resource.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Tea
This resource provides information about the tea plant, including its history, production, trade, medicinal properties and more.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Betelnut
This comprehensive resource delves into betelnut history, spiritual significance, production, trade, and more. Interesting pictures of the plant supplement the text.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Rice
Plant profile of rice. Covers history, spiritual, production and trade, traditional medicine, western medicine, food, crafts, cosmetics and other uses.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Plant Kingdom Study Guide
Explore the diversity and taxonomy of the plant kingdom.
Other
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: Pitcher Plant
This comprehensive site exams the leaves, flower petals, fruit, rhizomes, and root system of the carnivorous pitcher plant.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Tamarind
This resource explores the many facets and diverse uses of tamarind. You will find the following topics in this informative site: general description, history, spiritual connection, production and trade, medicinal purposes, food uses,...
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Exploring Plants and People
Did you know that a cup of tea contains less caffeine than a cup of coffee or that several people are killed each year from falling coconuts? This resource provides factual and out of the ordinary information about 25 different kinds of...
Other
Nature Canada: Connect With Nature: Plant Watch
PlantWatch is a Canadian program that uses volunteers to record data about a variety of plant species in each province and territory, and then submit their observations. Monitoring plants provides valuable information about the health of...
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Ginger
This comprehensive resource discusses the history, production, trade, medicinal properties and uses of ginger in food.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Holy Basil
Holy basil is a plant that kills germs, reduces inflammation, and deters insects. More facts about the plant are included in this resource.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Black Pepper
Origin, history, plant profile, traditional medicine, and western medicine are but a few of the black pepper topics delved into on this site. Many pictures supplement the text.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Chilli Pepper
This resource presents extensive information about the chilli pepper plant, including its medicinal uses, food uses, and more.
Palomar Community College District
Palomar College: Diversity of Flowering Plants
The pictures in this essay from Palomar College are wonderful. The huge variety of flowering plants including some of the more unusual groups, is discussed at an advanced level.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Using Plant Surveys to Study Biodiversity
An extended field investigation intended as launch into several concepts in environmental science including biodiversity, human impacts on natural systems, and energy transfer in ecosystems.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Increase Canopy Cover by Planting and Maintaining Trees
Find out the ecological benefits of filling a backyard habitat with trees.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: What Kind of Plant Is It?
This lesson provides a fun way for students to learn to classify plants as vascular and nonvascular. Students will use drawing software to create pictures of vascular and nonvascular plants.
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