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Hematite (/ ˈ h iː m ə ˌ t aɪ t, ˈ h ɛ m ə-/), also spelled as haematite, is a common iron oxide compound with the formula, Fe 2 O 3 and is widely found in rocks and soils. [6] Hematite crystals belong to the rhombohedral lattice system which is designated the alpha polymorph of Fe 2 O 3. It has the same crystal structure as corundum ...
Scalesia pedunculata is a flowering plant species in the family Asteraceae, growing to a slender tree (20m tall, DBH 20 cm), and found in dense stands on the humid windward coasts of the islands of Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Santiago and Floreana in the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos archipelago lies in the southeast trade wind zone, so that ...
The islands have become highly noted for their flora and fauna, attracting ecotourists. One endemic, the Chatham Islands forget-me-not (Myosotidium hortensia), has become a botanical symbol of the islands due to its widespread cultivation in and outside New Zealand. [3] [2] The Chatham archipelago comprises 40 islands and rocks.
Citrine “A powerful gemstone crystal in a range of deep yellows, oranges, and yellow-cream-white, the citrine gemstone is said to bring abundance and wealth into one’s life,” Salzer says.
This is a list of endemic vascular plants of the Juan Fernández Islands of Chile. The islands are home to several dozen endemic species and subspecies of plants, including the endemic genera Centaurodendron, Cuminia, Juania, Lactoris, Megalachne, Nothomyrcia, Robinsonia, Thyrsopteris, and Yunquea. [1] Plants are listed alphabetically by plant ...
The Gnostics wore the stone as an amulet for longevity, for wealth and courage, to strengthen the stomach, and to dispel melancholy. [6] In the Middle Ages it was considered useful for animal husbandry. [6] The ancient Greeks and Romans wore the stone to bring renown and favor, to bring endurance, and as a charm against the bite of venomous ...
[2] [3] In a report to Parks Australia in 2002, of the many introduced species on the southern atoll, Chromolaena odorata (Siam weed) was identified as being the greatest threat to the environment. [3] Most of the introduced species are pantropical herbaceous plants likely introduced to the southern atoll after the airfield was built in 1944. [2]
The Garden is actually a series of spaces that show open-air examples of plants, trees and herbaceous species, as well as medicinal, aromatic and exotic ornamental plants, traditionally used on the islands. [2] Specifically, the Garden is also a depository of some of the more rare plants in the Region, such as the Veronica Dabney. [2]