The Idiospermum plant has an intriguing story. This rare species, also known as the “Idiot Fruit,” remained unknown to scientists until the late 1970s. Its discovery created a buzz in the botanical community. What makes it fascinating is its unique reproductive strategy. Unlike most plants, it produces both male and female flowers on separate individuals. […]
Schisandra, also known as the “Five-Flavor Berry,” has an intriguing story. Legend has it that ancient Chinese emperors would send expeditions into the mountains to retrieve its berries. These berries were believed to possess all five flavors: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and spicy. It was said that consuming Schisandra berries would grant immortality and vitality.
Austrobaileyaceae is an interesting plant family that consists of only one genus, Austrobaileya. It is native to certain regions of Australia and New Guinea. What makes Austrobaileyaceae unique is that it has some ancient features that are found in both angiosperms (flowering plants) and gymnosperms (non-flowering plants). The story of Austrobaileyaceae dates back to around
