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Catharanthus roseus, commonly known as bright eyes, Cape periwinkle, graveyard plant, Madagascar periwinkle, old maid, pink periwinkle, rose periwinkle, [2] is a perennial species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae.
The northern mockingbird is the state bird of Arkansas. This list of birds of Arkansas includes species documented in the U.S. state of Arkansas and accepted by the Arkansas Audubon Society (AAS). As of January 2022, there were 424 species included in the official list. [1]
A study in Plymouth Sound suggests an initial growth reaching up to 14 mm (1 ⁄ 2 in) in height December the first year, and 17.4 mm (5 ⁄ 8 in) by the end of the second year. Females seem to grow more rapidly than males, and in specimens above 25 mm (1 in) in height, females seem to dominate. [ 10 ]
Arkansas's record high is 120 °F (49 °C) at Ozark on August 10, 1936; the record low is −29 °F (−34 °C) at Gravette, on February 13, 1905. [16] Arkansas is known for extreme weather and frequent storms. A typical year brings thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail, snow and ice storms.
"This year, the flowers that are blooming include canterbury and school bells, arroyo lupine, and California poppy," the parks department said. 35 miles from downtown L.A.
The refuge hosts the largest concentration of wintering pintail ducks in Arkansas. Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge is part of the most important wintering area for ducks in North America. It is especially important as a wintering and stopover point for migrating pintail ducks of which more than 200,000 have been recorded on a single day ...
Park commemorating Civil War battle, including exhibits and park area. Also a Red River Campaign National Historic Landmark. Millwood: Little River: 824 acres (333 ha) 1976: Millwood Lake: Forested area surrounding large lake known for bass fishing, bird watching, hiking and camping. Mississippi River: Lee, Phillips: 536 acres (217 ha) 2009 ...
A map of Cache River National Wildlife Refuge and the surrounding area, including areas proposed for expansion. In the 1970s, duck hunters prevented the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from dredging and straightening the Cache River. The conservation movement led to the establishment of the National Wildlife Refuge in 1986.