Degeneriaceae

Degeneria

Degeneria, a fascinating plant native to Borneo, has an interesting story behind it. Legend has it that long ago, a tribe discovered this extraordinary plant during a magical expedition deep in the rainforest. The locals believed that it possessed mystical powers and could grant wishes. As news spread, people would embark on challenging journeys to […]

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Degeneriaceae

Degeneriaceae / plantwink

Degeneriaceae is a family of plants that has an interesting story. They are endemic to New Caledonia, an island in the Pacific, and were first discovered by two brothers, Paul and Prosper Degener, in 1948. The brothers, who were both botanists, named the family after themselves. What makes Degeneriaceae even more interesting is that it

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