#Botanist, #Biologist, #Horticulturist, #Biodiversity,#Plant ID. Conservation, Indigenous knowledge systems, Natural History & Nature Science Educator #STEAM.
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#BlackBotanistsAtWork - Beyond my research on #Dracaenoids in the #herbarium, in-situ and ex-situ, and in the Molecular Lab; I also deliver #education and Drop -in programs, packaging #botanical knowledge for various audiences. #BlackBotanistsWeek2022
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Happy #CanadaDay! Canada is more than a place—it’s a sense of belonging. Whether you were born here or chose to make it home, today, we celebrate what makes this country special.
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Yippy! My wisteria is finally doing what it’s meant to do, after several years of dashed hopes! Smells divine and is beautiful now it’s half covering the pergola. #flower #gardening #GardeningX
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FLORAL FIREWORKS
A eucalyptus bud, captured in timelapse, bursts open like a natural firework. Unlike most flowers, these unique blooms have no petals—just fluffy stamens creating the display.
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In #Namibia, iNat user skuakanga saw this Euphorbia namibensis #plant - it's our Observation of the Day!
It's endemic to Namibia.
More details at: inaturalist.org/observations… #botany #nature #biodiversity
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#Wetlands are the Earth’s kidneys:
🦀reviving #biodiversity,
💧filtering and replenishing water supplies,
🫧storing carbon,
🏃enhancing livelihoods,
🌪 buffering against floods and storms.
Via @govph
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I think my minions are going to need a bigger ladder! 16cm growth in one day - the most I've *ever* grown in 24hrs 🥇🥇🥇
#Amorphophallus #TitanArum #RBGEHort #NewReekie
ALT Two horticulturists attempt to measure the massive Titan Arum bud with a ladder but can barely reach the tip.
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I am seeing a lot of news in the press (at least in Spain) saying that botanists "have decided to get rid of all offensive names on plants". As always some media do not contrast and misinform, this is what has happened. 👇🏻
Many plant names are offensive: botanists will vote on whether to change them nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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Do you know what this is? 🤔
This is a soursop fruit (Annona muricata), and it grows in our ENMAX Conservatory! With fleshy green skin covered in spines, it may not look very tasty, but it tastes quite tropical! 🍌🍍🥥🍓
More: bit.ly/3QOmeoS
#YourZooYYC
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At the Canada-Wide Science Fair, the country’s top young scientists connect with future collaborators as they showcase innovative research in everything from building safer crosswalks to spotting elusive cancer cells. #UAlberta #CWSF2023 ualberta.ca/folio/2023/05/ca…
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Hooray, the Canada-Wide Science Fair starts today! 🎉
Until May 19, the #CWSF will bring together incredible young scientists from across Canada.
@Sci_Od @NSERC_CRSNG
#OdySci #CWSF2023
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#𝑪𝒍𝒆𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒂 (Sond.) Szyszył., Polypet. Thalam. Rehmann.: 17 (1887)
S. Zimbabwe to Free State. Annual herb, desert-dry shrubland biome.
Melkrivier, Limpopo, South Africa.
Original photo: 𝑨𝒍𝒆𝒙𝒆𝒚 𝒀𝒂𝒌𝒐𝒗𝒍𝒆𝒗 2019
#Cleomaceae
It was a great honour and joy to take the Honourable Minister of Tourism & Associate Minister of Finance in Canada, Minister Boissonnault @R_Boissonnault and his entourage on a guided tour of the Tropical Pyramid! @yegmuttart #PrairiesCanFunded #tourism #yeg #botany #Tropical
ALT Minister Boissonnault and I looking up the Carica papaya Tree (common names Papaya, Paw Paw) to see the Papaya fruits while we shared facts on the delicious tropical fruit!
ALT Sharing information on coffee arabica (coffee) ; gently moving the leaves to show Minister Boissonnault the coffee cherries hidden among the leaves, some green and some turning red, dark red or purple as they ripen.
ALT Minister Boissonnault looking up towards the air plant (Tilandsia sp.) dangling from the Camphor tree while we shared facts on the ecologty of the Air plant and other epiphytes and their relationship with the host species.
ALT Standing with Minister Boissonnault in front of the Camphor Tree in the Tropical Pyramid at the end of the Tour. Thank you for your time Honourable Minister!
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Leagues are where people belong, connect and build a safer city. That’s what Rati and her family have done. We're asking #yegcc to expand our ability to support 162 #CommunityLeagues. Leagues matter. EFCL's support matters.
#budgetforcommunity2022.
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Proud of the role played by #CommunityLeagues in helping our family make connections, build community and feel a sense of belonging in #yeg ! #budgetforcommunity2022.
Leagues knit us all together & #yeg needs that more than ever. On Nov. 30, we’re asking #yegcc to *expand* our ability to support 162 #CommunityLeagues. This budget will be tough. We think Leagues have earned support. Help amplify our message: #BudgetforCommunity2022
Thank you #Seehawks , #Blind Hockey Canada and Edmonton #Oilers Alumni Association for organizing this awesome event! My son had lots of fun! #Blindhockey Canada! #inclusive #accessible sports! #inclusion and #equity
WATCH: A group of blind and partially sighted hockey players skated with some Oilers Alumni on Tuesday. Marek Tkach was there. edmonton.ctvnews.ca/video?bi…
