The Forest Before Us

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The Atlantic Pistacio(Pistacia atlantica) is a deciduous tree native to Eurasia and North Africa. It is dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate trees. Its resin is used in medicine, chewing gum, and incense. The seeds yield oil beneficial for cardiovascular health as well #ai #nature

The Waterfall That Refuses to Fall.

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The Summer Grape(Vitis aestivalis) is a native North American deciduous vine species found from southern Ontario to Florida and west to Oklahoma. It thrives in upland woodlands, rocky slopes, and forests, preferring well-drained, fertile soils and full sun for fruit production. #ai #nature #earth

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"We are at our most powerful the moment we no longer need to be powerful."
-Eric Micha'el Leventhal
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White Clover (Trifolium repens) is a perennial legume native to Europe and Central Asia, now spread globally. It is a common source of the rare four-leaf clover, a genetic mutation occurring in approximately 1 in 5,000 clovers. This mutation is linked to a suppressed gene. #ai #nature #science

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Giant Bamboo(Dendrocalamus giganteus) is a large, clumping bamboo species native to Southeast Asia, including India, Myanmar, Thailand, and China. It is one of the tallest and largest bamboo species, reaching heights of up to 42 m(138 feet) #ai #nature #science #plants #earth #bamboo

A smooth landing… 🛬
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"Having the fewest wants, I am nearest to the gods."
-Socrates
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Sugar Maple(Acer saccharum) is a large, long-lived deciduous tree, native to eastern Canada and the eastern U.S.. Native tribes historically used the sap and bark for food, medicine, and trade, consuming the sap as a sweetener, making maple sugar, syrup, vinegar, and bread #ai #nature #maple #trees

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“A great man is always willing to be little.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Germander Speedwell(Veronica chamaedrys) is a low-growing, creeping perennial herb in the Plantaginaceae family. Native to Europe, it is now widespread as an introduced species. Historically, it was used in traditional medicine, and in 18th-century Britain, it was popular for tea #ai #nature #plants

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“Do not follow conformity toward the darkness. Follow the light of wisdom to fill the world with happiness.”
-Debasish Mridha
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Happy you appreciate 🙂

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Queen Anne's Lace(Daucus carota) is a biennial herb of the Apiaceae family, native to Europe and west Asia, now naturalized across North America. It reproduces solely by seed, producing up to 40,000 per plant. Interestingly, it is related to the edible carrot and can hybridize with it #ai #nature

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“No one looks at the mountains. But they were there, making them all look silly.”
-Ross Macdonald
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Blue Wild Indigo(Baptisia australis) is a perennial legume native to central and eastern North America. The Cherokees traditionally used it as a source of blue dye, a practice copied by European settlers. The roots are also used in teas as a purgative or to treat tooth aches and nausea #ai #nature

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“The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend.” -Robertson Davies
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Dwarf Umbrella Tree(Schefflera arboricola) is a tropical plant native to Taiwan and China. It is widely cultivated as a houseplant due to its tolerance of neglect and poor growing conditions. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. #ai #nature #science #plants

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“There is force in the universe, which, if we permit it, will flow through us and produce miraculous results.”
-Mahatma Gandhi
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The Old World Sycamore(Platanus orientalis) is a large deciduous tree known for its broad canopy. Native to Eurasia, it thrives in temperate climates and is valued for its longevity, reaching up to 150 yrs. It prefers well-drained, moist soils and full sun, growing up to 80ft(24.4m) #ai #nature

This surprisingly relaxing footage is from SIX MILES under the ocean – and it’s the deepest ecosystem yet discovered

Haha, they can't resist 😽

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The Philodendron Pink Princess(Philodendron erubescens 'Pink Princess') is a variegated philodendron with pink and green leaves. It is prized for its unique coloration which results from a lack of chlorophyll, while some green is necessary for photosynthesis #ai #nature #science #botany #edu