Better living through plant chemistry

Article Abstract:

Some insects have developed a natural defense against predators by ingesting poisonous plants and storing the toxins in their bodies. Insects gather toxins from a variety of sources, including milkweed, willow, foxglove, mustard, tomatoes, pine and eucalyptus trees, fungi and cabbages. These poisons offer predators a repugnant smell, a bitter taste, or a lethal dose.

Analysis, Environmental aspects, Insect-plant relationships, Poisonous plants

---

Huntington plant sale

Article Abstract:

The annual plant sale at the Huntington Botanical Gardens has become the largest in the West. Originating more than 20 years ago, the Southern California event is the primary fundraiser for the Botanical Gardens. Species for sale include azaleas, bamboos, ferns, palms, tropicals and vines. All are targeted for the Southern California climate.

Services, Botanical gardens, Huntington Library, Art Gallery and Botanical Gardens

---

Plant references

Article Abstract:

Bromeliads for the Contemporary GardenBy Steens, AndrewCyclamenBy Grey-Wilson, ChristopherFerns for American GardensBy Mickel, John T.Primula By Richards, JohnPulmonarias and the Borage FamilyBy Bennett, Masha

Reference works, Bibliography, Reference books, Crops, Crops (Plants)

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Crowing touches. Pretty in pink. A dozen ways to dazzle
• Abstracts: Evaluating EFNEP audience change through attrition patterns. Behaviors to reduce dietary fat and related factors in the over-45 population
• Abstracts: Rebuilding French history. At home in the Milky Way. Rebuilding in the shadow of disaster
• Abstracts: Photo guide to plant diseases: identify what's plaguing your plants and stop disease dead in its tracks. The plant that devoured Wisconsin
• Abstracts: A.J. Downing, garden evangelist. Color echoes: repetition of hues can tie a garden together. Ten common vegetable pests: a look at what's eating your garden

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.