The fairy-talesque Angel Oak tree in Charleston, SC is thought to be one of the oldest living organisms east of the Mississippi River. It stands 65 feet (20m or 6 stories) tall, is 28 ft (8.5 m)... »

Geological Oddities, Extraordinary Flora | Edited by katiebaker4 and Dylan

Michelangelo looked at a massive block of marble and saw the statue David. Edward Leedskalnin looked at South Florida's coral bedrock and saw a castle. Graffiti artists looked at the Berlin Wall... »

Extraordinary Flora, Unusual Monuments | Edited by serflac, Mark_Casey and others

Located in the Mojave Desert, these Creosote bushes have been discovered as being a single organism called a clonal colony. A clonal colony is a group of genetically identical plants that grew... »

Natural Wonders, Extraordinary Flora | Edited by ProfessorElliot and Rachel

There are arboretums, and then there are herb gardens. There are mountains, and then there are hills. And in Ireland, there are glens, and then there is The Glen. If a glen is a small valley,... »

Geological Oddities, Extraordinary Flora | Edited by uwwtp, Rachel and others

If there's one thing small-town folks in Indiana know, it's not to let something special pass them by. If that thing is a little strange, well, it won't be for long. Such was the case with the... »

Extraordinary Flora, Outsider Art, Unique Collections | Edited by Mark_Casey, Dylan and others

The front lawn arboretum of the Indiana Statehouse counts several commemorative and interesting trees among its display, and it's up to visitors to decide just how special they actually are.... »

Extraordinary Flora, Strange Science, Natural History, Unique Collections | Edited by Mark_Casey and Dylan

More than 50 superb bonsai and many viewing stones (suiseki) are on display at any given time. The collection rotates regularly, so visiting several times throughout the year is suggested if you... »

Extraordinary Flora, Unique Collections, Horticultural Marvels | Edited by elinar and Rachel

In memoriam, as these huts no longer stand. For current nest houses by Patrick Dougherty, please see his website. Patrick Dougherty is an artist who creates his large installation pieces with... »

Extraordinary Flora, Outsider Art, Horticultural Marvels | Edited by Rachel

While it may no longer be thought of as the largest and oldest living organism in the world, the people of Crystal Falls refuse to acknowledge the other candidates and continue to celebrate their... »

Extraordinary Flora, Wondrous Performances, Subterranean Sites | Edited by Rachel

Although this garden is officially called Arizona Garden, it is located in a remote enclave of Stanford University campus in California. The garden houses over 500 species of succulents and cacti... »

Extraordinary Flora, Horticultural Marvels | Edited by rebeccaclara and Rachel