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Phosphorus runoff from the Maumee River, which begins in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is largely to blame for the blooms. And it's not just water. Indiana's decisions also could affect wildlife throughout ...
Basil leaves are glossy and ovulate, with smooth or slightly toothed edges that typically cup slightly; the leaves are arranged oppositely along the square stems. [7] Leaves may be green or purple. Its flowers are small and white, and grow from a central inflorescence, or spike, that emerges from the central stem atop the plant.
Basil (most commonly Thai basil) is commonly steeped in cream or milk to create an interesting flavor in ice cream or chocolates (such as truffles). The leaves are not the only part of basil used in culinary applications, the flower buds have a more subtle flavor and they are edible.
The inflorescence is a terminal spike consisting of several loose whorls of clusters of flowers growing in the axils of the leaves. Each flower has a short stalk, five sepals about 10 mm (0.39 in) long and five petals 12 to 15 mm (0.47 to 0.59 in) in length which are fused into a tube. The flowers are pink, violet or purple and have two lips.
Water isn't confined to state boundaries, and that's why this new Indiana law could affect others around the Great Lakes. Indiana lawmakers stripped protections for wetlands. Here's why that ...
These blooms occur in areas of high nutrient loading, historical or current. During bloom formation, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae photosynthetically produces biomass. These accumulated mats of biomass can grow due to the concentration of nutrients available in eutrophic ecosystems accompanied by high reproductive rates and water temperatures.
The objective is to enact regulations to ensure Hoosiers have access to adequate clean water so residents and economy can flourish into the future. Viewpoint: It's clear that Indiana needs a water ...
Mrs. Burns lemon basil grows 18–36 in (46–91 cm) tall and 12–24 in (30–61 cm) wide. [6] [7] It has bright green leaves about 3 in (8 cm) long and white flowers that are tinged with pink. [6] [5] The leaves are very slightly serrated, and the inflorescence is in the form of a thyrse. It has the strongest lemon scent and flavor of all the ...