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Lists to celebrate and educate about some of the earth's most beautiful creations: flowers, trees, mosses, fungi, and even carnivorous plants.

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Nature is full of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/pictures-of-beautiful-fractals/ashley-reign" target="_blank">amazing and alluring plants</a>, but few are quite as exotic and alien-looking as succulents. If you&rsquo;ve never heard of them before, <a href="https://www.nps.gov/agfo/learn/nature/cacti.htm" target="_blank">succulents</a> are types of plants that have the rather unique ability to store large reserves of water in their stems, leaves, and roots. They are also typically found in dry climates and can adapt&nbsp;well to hot, desert ecosystems.

Walking through an exquisitely manicured succulent garden&nbsp;is almost like stepping into an extraterrestrial backyard. For those who haven&rsquo;t started filling their extra terracotta pots with these beautiful little plants yet, these amazing succulent photos will be just the inspiration you need. Beautiful and rare succulents are found all over the world, and chances are you have walked past dozens of them without even noticing.&nbsp;These pictures of alluring succulents are sure to inspire any amateur gardeners out there to add a few of these beauties to their porch collections -&nbsp;plus, they&#39;re pretty hard to kill, so a green thumb isn&#39;t&nbsp;required!

When most people think of plants, they picture beautiful beds of flowers or sturdy trees to fill out a front lawn. Most don&#39;t picture savage organisms that can destroy you almost instantly - but it&#39;s completely true.&nbsp;

Some deadly&nbsp;plants get into your food, some produce deadly toxins that can be transferred through touch. These most deadly plants seem like they have a mean streak in them, and with the way they go out of their way to end you, you&#39;d be right to be a little afraid.

Some of the most dangerous plants&nbsp;are pretty or unassuming, and can get into your system simply because they seem harmless. After all, who would think a pretty blue flower would kill you upon being picked, or that taking shelter from the rain under a tree would end in blindness?

So, if you&#39;re ready to learn about dangerous plants, and hopefully learn to avoid them, read on. You may find out&nbsp;some of these plants are ones you&#39;ve come in contact with before!

Interesting

Out of all the different forms of life that inhabit the Earth, plants are probably the most diverse of them all. The fact that they are spread out across the entire planet&nbsp;and can be found in almost every environment you can imagine is proof&nbsp;that they have had to evolve in unique ways in <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/world-and-_39_s-most-violent-plants/robert-wabash?var=9&amp;utm_expid=16418821-321.JB5yr2hCTp2WeaBHXzLclg.2&amp;utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ranker.com%2Fapp%2Fsearch.htm%3Fq%3Dweird%2Bplants" target="_blank">order to survive</a>. This, of course, has led to some rather interesting quirks in their characteristics – most obviously&nbsp;in the way that they look. There are all types of plants that have <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/colorful-rare-succulents/eric-vega?var=9&amp;utm_expid=16418821-321.JB5yr2hCTp2WeaBHXzLclg.2&amp;utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ranker.com%2Fapp%2Fsearch.htm%3Fq%3Dlooking%2Bplants" target="_blank">strange and wonderful appearances</a>. In some cases, there are even&nbsp;examples of plants that look just like animals.These animal-like plants have sometimes adapted to look like a particular creature in order to fool prey or scare away predators. Other instances are simply coincidences, where a flower has evolved to look like an animal purely by chance. Whatever the case may be, these photos of plants that look like animals are sure to amaze anyone who sets eyes on them.

<a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=Wcg50WcWJT4C&amp;q=moss+about&amp;dq=moss+about&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjL1-Gg_IPUAhWqq1QKHQxLANsQ6AEIIjAA">Mosses</a> are a fascinating division of plants distinct from more commonly recognized groups such as trees, grasses, and&nbsp;ferns. Mosses are&nbsp;also known as Bryophyta and&nbsp;are one among three groups of <a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=5_2JCwAAQBAJ&amp;pg=PT127&amp;dq=moss+bryophyte+all+continents&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjlnOHN_IPUAhXK0FQKHW0MCNEQ6AEIIjAA#v=onepage&amp;q=moss%20bryophyte%20all%20continents&amp;f=false">bryophytes</a>, which are non-vascular plants with wholly enclosed reproductive systems. There are more than 14,000 species of Bryophyta that grow in an array of colors and can be found on <a href="https://bogology.org/2013/10/16/how-do-mosses-survive-in-antarctica/">all seven continents</a>. While most species prefer damp and shaded environments -&nbsp;often woodlands - some mosses thrive in desert areas, as well as ice-covered regions such as Antarctica.&nbsp;Mosses are typically 0.1–3.9&nbsp;inches (0.2–10&nbsp;cm) in height, though select species can grow up to 20 inches (50 cm) tall. Bryophyta <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbaceous_plant">lack the root structure</a> characteristic of many plants, instead attaching themselves to their environment via hairy protrusions called rhizoids. Most Bryophyta collect water and compounds through the air, using them in conjunction with the sun to create food by way of photosynthesis. Mosses don’t have flowers or seeds, but reproduce via spores.&nbsp;Contrary to popular myth, mosses don’t just grow on the north side of trees,&nbsp;though many Bryophyta do avoid southern exposure due to the sun’s intense rays. Fallacious lore aside, there are actually some truly bizarre and amazing moss facts that surround these little, unassuming green clumps. So, with most of the basics out of the way,&nbsp;read on to take a deeper dive into some of the crazy things Bryophyta can do.&nbsp;

Even if you don't have a spacious yard, you can still be an active gardener,&nbsp;and&nbsp;better yet,&nbsp;you can&nbsp;cater your garden&nbsp;to improve your own health and well-being. There are many plants that can be grown either indoors or in a small outdoor space, such as&nbsp;a garden or patio area, that can improve the quality of the air you breathe.The benefits of house plants are extensive — from increasing your metabolism to raising endorphin levels to removing toxins from the air, new research has shown how house plants can affect our moods. There are so many different ways that house plants can help you create a relaxing space; they not only provide beauty, but also a healthy and happy environment.

You should never stop being in awe of nature. There is so much beauty all over the world, and a lot of it is right in your backyard. For some reason, people think they have to travel long distances in search of something special. The truth is,&nbsp;the nature all around us is more than enough if you know where to look. Trees are everywhere. Everyone has seen a tree. But did you know you can find some absolutely awe-inspiring trees in habitats all over the Earth? Well, you can.&nbsp;Here you'll find an amazing collection of trees from around the world. They will&nbsp;take your breath away with their gorgeous colors, cool shapes, and ability to thrive in some of the harshest environments imaginable.&nbsp;While some of these cool trees are from exotic lands far away, you may be surprised to find that others can be regularly found just a few states away or even if your own back yard.&nbsp;

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If you're looking for the best tree puns in the history of the Internet, you're bark-ing up the right tree. Leaf it to these magical images&nbsp;to guide you through a magical photo gallery forest&nbsp;of tree&nbsp;memes. These tree puns aren't too sappy, and they're funny even if you're not acorn-y&nbsp;person. Did you get all of that? Good.

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<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/all-crime-movies-or-list-of-crime-movies/all-genre-movies-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">The best</a>&nbsp;flowers to give to a girl are flowers that tell your girl exactly how you feel. Whether you want to express love, friendship or even help say &ldquo;I&rsquo;m sorry,&rdquo; these flower varieties are some of the most romantic and the most popular blooms you can give her. These flower varieties are some of the most romantic and the most popular flowers you can give her. 

Many factors must be considered before making your flower selection. Knowing the symbolism and connotation of each flower and its colors can help you choose the best bouquet for your girl. It also helps to know her likes and dislikes when it comes to flowers.

Back in the Victorian days, flowers were meant as a way to communicate a romantic language, with each flower having its own meaning, especially roses. You can never go wrong with roses, which are the flower symbol for love. Even in platonic situations yellow roses, which mean friendship, are still a great way to show her how much she means to you. 

Tulips also signify love, as well as protection, while lilies and lilacs represent beauty.&nbsp;In terms of popularity, carnations are at the top of the list (and easier on the wallet) compared to other varieties of flowers. Sunflowers, though not a traditional choice, can also brighten your girl&#39;s day as they express adoration and loyalty. 

On the more rare side of the spectrum, orchids stand for love, beauty,&nbsp;and seduction, but come with a sense of seriousness reserved for more developed relationships. Plus, they can cost a pretty penny.

Also, determine what type of arrangement to give her. This goes back to ensuring you know what flowers she likes and dislikes. Will it&nbsp;be&nbsp;a dozen red roses? How about two dozen tulips? Or, will you go for variety and get her an assortment of carnations, daisies, and more.&nbsp;

Whichever flowers you decide to buy for your girl, make sure it is a surprise. Giving her flowers out of the blue is sure to score you points. For an extra special&nbsp;touch, add one of these&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/notable-and-famous-love-quotes/reference" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">love quotes</a>&nbsp;on the card and you&#39;ll go from Frankenstein to Frankenfine!

If you&#39;re trying to impress a girl,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/why-do-you-give-flowers-/scrumpys" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">sending flowers for an occasion</a>&nbsp;or just letting her know you care, seek these flowers first before all the rest.

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The appearance of mandrake root in <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-to-worst-harry-potter-films-as-rated-by-fans-" target="_blank">Harry Potter</a> is most peoples' first introduction to the legendary root. Its humanoid appearance and shrill, damaging scream in the books and movies aren't the invention of author J. K. Rowling, however - they're echoes of a longstanding tradition, which holds that mandrake root is a powerful magical substance with an uncanny resemblance to humans. Mandrake root witchery goes back centuries, with its medicinal use originating in ancient Greece.Popular culture's use of the mandrake root myth plays with superstition and facts in equal measure. While it's easily demonstrated that mandrake root doesn't really scream and cause death, that doesn't mean it's safe. In fact, it's a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worlds-most-terrifying-and-dangerous-plants/laura-allan" target="_blank">dangerous plant</a> - its use in medicine and witchcraft arose from centuries of study, testing, and, naturally, misuse and accidents along the way.

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If there are more plants than plates in your home, these memes are for you. Share them on all your social media profiles and connect with other plant parents. Show them to your plants if you&#39;re looking to have a laugh as a family. Show them to strangers on the street to inspire future plant parents. Show everyone that plants &gt; kids.

Science has done it&nbsp;again. They have officially&nbsp;discovered the cutest plant in existence&nbsp;and it's name is&nbsp;Monilaria moniliformis. This adorable plant is taking the Internet by storm, and for good reason. Just look at it - it looks like it has lil' bunny ears!&nbsp;Gaww!The bunny succulent, also known as the &quot;String of Pearls,&quot;&nbsp;is a <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/colorful-rare-succulents/eric-vega" target="_blank">rare type of succulent</a> that can only be found in the wilds of South Africa. They do most of their growing in the winter time&nbsp;and can reach&nbsp;up to eight&nbsp;inches tall. Their bunny ears are obviously super cute, but when this plant flowers it transforms into a true beauty. One of the best things about this little succulent&nbsp;is that it,&nbsp;like most succulents,&nbsp;is fairly low maintenance. All species of succulents have the&nbsp;ability to store water in their leaves, buds, and roots, so they require minimal watering - and can put up with a fare amount of neglect. They can even survive at freezing temperatures, making them one hardy plant.These bunny succulent photos are sure to make any gardener or novice plant hoarder&nbsp;feel all fuzzy inside. If you can manage to look through these cute bunny succulent pictures without immediately buying one and cuddling with it, than your are stronger than most.

Songs

Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds

The imagery of trees has inspired countless songs, so why not rank the best songs about trees with the help of your votes?&nbsp;Some of the best songs about tress are about specific types of trees, while other good songs about trees are about the forest in general. Many great tree songs have the word tree in the title and some great songs about trees reference leaves and branches in the lyrics.Radiohead has written several tree songs. Their tracks “Treefingers” and “Fake Plastic Trees” both appear on this list. The Cure has a great tree song with “A Forest” and Paul McCartney released the song “Little Willow.” The Beatles hit, “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” has lyrics about colorful “tangerine trees.”Louis Armstrong sings of “trees of green” and “skies of blue” on his iconic hit, “What a Wonderful World.” Joni Mitchell expressed regret for societies destruction of nature with her tune, “Big Yellow Taxi.” “One Tree Hill” by U2, which appears on the album The Joshua Tree, also made this list.Which tree song do you think deserves the top spot? Vote the best to No.1 and join the conversation in the comments section.

Names

Tripping Daisy

Bands get their names from all sorts of different inspirations. Some go with animals as part of their name; others choose monikers that incorporate colors. These bands named after flowers clearly were inspired by the beauty of nature.The best bands with flowers in their name have all sorts of different flower varieties in them. Without question, roses are quite popular with flower bands. Guns n’ Roses and The Stone Roses certainly prove that. But the humble daisy appears in several popular flower band names, including the country group SHeDAISY and Tripping Daisy, a psychedelic pop rock band. Other popular flowers used in bands’ names are lilies, snapdragons, bluebells, orchids, violets and daffodils. Of course, some of these bands named after a flower opted to be more general, so this list also includes Kara’s Flowers, Hothouse Flowers, and even Zuzu’s Petals.Some popular bands decided to go the plant route in lieu of flowers. The Screaming Trees, Cactus, and the Kudzu Kings are all examples of bands with plants in their names. And yes, The Wallflowers are on this list, too.Which of these bands named after plants and flowers is the best? You decide, with your votes.

Animals

Some crazy side effects of plants are well documented. Most people have run afoul of a patch of poison ivy on a hike, or perhaps experimented with certain herbal substances in college. Many common drugs, both recreational and medicinal, come from flowers, crops, and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/mushroom-facts/coy-jandreau">fungi</a> that are able to induce a number of odd effects in the human body. Whether it is the addictive qualities of nicotine or the mind-altering hallucinogenic visions brought on&nbsp;by magic mushrooms, there are plenty of examples of plants with extreme chemical properties.While some of the bizarre effects of plants and fungi are pleasurable, there are also particularly&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/worlds-most-terrifying-and-dangerous-plants/laura-allan">dangerous plants</a> that&nbsp;drive you crazy in less enjoyable ways. Some might cause you excessive pain from toxins, while others could hurt your internal organs&nbsp;if they're ingested. And flora doesn't just impact humans, either. In fact, many plants can cause unusual side effects in animals and insects as well. What certain plants do to your body is downright alarming.

Trees are among of the most interesting, impressive organisms on the planet. They come in all shapes and sizes, and serve countless vital functions for the natural and developed worlds. The diversity, complexity, and history of trees makes for an enormous number of fascinating facts about these kings of Kingdom Plantae. These terrific tree facts explore everything from the nature and mythology of trees to commercial products with tree ingredients.&nbsp;

The name &quot;corpse flower&quot; doesn't exactly inspire beautiful mental images, but what is the corpse flower, anyway? To put it bluntly, it's a plant that smells like a dead body. This stinky flower was first discovered in 1878 and is native to the tropical environs of Sumatra. Known as the&nbsp;amorphophallus titanum&nbsp;in the world science,&nbsp;the corpse flower is one of the strangest plants in the natural world.In order to attract pollinating insects, it spends a decade preparing to <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/bizarre-effects-of-plants-fungi/nathan-gibson" target="_blank">unleash a hideous stench</a> for two days before going back into hibernation. Yes, you read that right - a decade.&nbsp;While this might not be the most practical&nbsp;way to reproduce, it's certainly a theatrical one. Keep reading to learn more about how this <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/worlds-most-terrifying-and-dangerous-plants/laura-allan" target="_blank">botanical beast</a> operates.&nbsp;

Step into the Alnwick Garden, and you'll be greeted with a strange sight: a pair of massive iron gates, marked with a skull and crossbones and a stark warning: &quot;These Plants Can Kill.&quot; It's not just for decoration, either. This special section is truly the world's most dangerous garden. Behind those gates you'll find&nbsp;over a hundred different poisonous plants, some of which can kill&nbsp;with a taste, a touch, or even a sniff. Even though there are other poisonous gardens in the world, the impressive variety represented in the Alnwick&nbsp;poison garden makes&nbsp;it the most toxic garden ever... and you can visit, if you dare.Although tours are limited and safety instructions are clear, visitors have felt how just how poisonous this section of the Alnwick Garden it can be. People have fainted after breathing in too deeply, and certain plants are so dangerous that they are kept in cages to avoid an accidental touch. But it remains a popular destination, especially with children. In fact, the garden was designed by the Duchess of Northumberland partially with educating youngsters in mind.Curious about how plants kill, and how it feels to die after being dosed by their toxins? This beautiful, but deadly garden should be your dream destination. Of course, the hope is that you won't wind up finding out about the flora's fatal effects first-hand.

A fascinating roundup of objects being taken over by trees courtesy of r/<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TreesSuckingOnThings" target="_blank">treessuckingonthings</a>. Vote up your favorites!

Photo list of flower tattoos on different people, including a variety of ink designs and art. Flower tattoo designs are a reflection of the person who wears them. What are the best flower tattoo designs? Some flower tattoos are elaborate and large, featuring intricate, eye-catching designs that emphasize incredible artwork. Other flower tats are smaller and more subtle, with sexy flower tattoos placed on the neck, wrist, and other delicate areas. What flower tattoo designs are the best? If you're considering getting some new ink, flower tattoo art could be the way to go. This list includes some great flower tattoo designs. Be sure to vote for your favorite tattoos and flower tattoo placements, then vote down those that you don't like.Good flower tattoos are appropriate for both men and women. These pictures of flower tattoos can also be voted on, so that the most popular flower body art makes it up to the top. Flower tattoos aren't for everyone, but they look awesome on the right person.Men might opt for large, dramatic tattoos, as many places on the body make a perfect canvas for flower tats. Tribal tattoos work well with flower designs, as do large flower tattoos on various places on the body. Some might choose to incorporate flower tattoos into parts of larger pieces for a colorful accent. Other flower tattoos might be placed symmetrically on both arms, shoulders, or calves for a mirror effect.&nbsp;Women might also opt for large, elaborate flower tattoos, or they could choose a more 'delicate' looking tattoo design - a single flower on the wrist or a small flower on the ankle, for instance. Women often get something a little cheeky or a come hither for a sexy flower tattoo. Celebrities like Christina Aguilera have flower tattoos as well. Her ink is a small flower on her wrist. Charlize Theron has a flower on her foot for a sexy flower tattoo.

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Trees are neat. They are so tall and regal and some have really teeny trunks that make you wonder how they even stand straight up. Trees also often pop up in works of fiction, the movies, and sometimes video games. Not just as beautiful scenery, oh no. As actual tree characters, sometimes even walking around and speaking dialogue. Anything is possible in fiction and make-believe, and these awesome fictional trees are cold hard proof.What are the best tree characters ever? You probably loooooved Groot from the Guardians of the Galaxy movie, or if you are a real fan, even in the comics before it was cool. Sadly for you, no one wants to hear about that, they just want to talk about Vin Diesel. Oh well. Other great fictional trees include the Giving Tree from that famous Shel Silverstein book you read as a kid, and Treebeard from The Lord of the Rings universe. What a cool tree he was. There are also tree characters in A Song of Ice and Fire, Harry Potter, and even a Frank Zappa song.The task at hand is for you to vote up the best trees on this list of tree characters and to maybe even rerank it to make a list of your own. It's pretty fun, and these trees will thank you for considering them as the best.If you are aware of yet another character that is an actual tree, in any work of fiction or even a video game, please add it for other tree lovers and all around fans of these super cool perennial plants to vote on.

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These are the best plant and nursery websites online, ranked from best to worst by consumers like you. This list is your guide to the best plant deals online and should help you find the greatest nursery websites on the web. If you have a landscaping or gardening project then these are the sites for you. With the quality, fast shipping we have today, it's more than feasible to purchase one's plants online. Whether it's bulbs, plants, or even trees, they can be found for sale at one of these websites. Landscaping is hard work regardless of whether it is a small flower bed or a full yard. That said, being able to order online whatever gardening supplied you need makes it a lot easier.What are the best nursery websites? What nursery websites have the best deals on plants? This list of top nursery and plant sites is here to make shopping for plants online as easy as possible. Make sure to upvote the top online plant retailers so other people seeking the top deals for plants online will easily find what they're looking for.&nbsp;

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