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True facts and figures about various plant species. Plants are the most precious thing we have. What secret lies in its diversity?
1- The largest tree in this world is Giant Sequoia, California, USA. 2- The highest tree, Sequoia Evergreen is also located in California, USA. Its height is 111 meter. 3- Narcissus flower is the most poisonous plant in the world. 4- The largest flower in this world is the Rafflesia, which is 90 cm in diameter. 5- The average age of grape tree is 300 years. 6- Raphia palm tree got the largest leaves; one leaf can grow up to 20 meters. 7- Gardenias are the most fragrant flowers in the world. 8- The fastest growing plant in the world is Bamboo; it can grow up to 90 cm per day. 9- Scientist believes that the oldest plants: algae exist on Earth at least 1 billion years. 10- The Pitcher plant is the most dangerous plant because it is a carnivorous plant, a meat eater. 11- The oldest species of plants growing in soil: Ginkgo biloba which grew on Earth millions of years ago and remembers the era of dinosaurs. 12- An average tree filter up to 40 pounds of pollutants from the air each year. 13- There are more than 375 000 plant species are discovered on the planet earth. 14- There are 250 000 species of flowering plants are found on the earth. 15- Sea got more plant species than dry land. |
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