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05.07.2018 at 09:47 by InfoResist

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Flowers have attracted people since ancient times. Even in ancient Greece, they were considered divine. The ancient Indians believed that flowers originated to delight people with their beautiful appearance and scent. These adorable plants for them served as one of the best gift options for a loved one. There are also other interesting facts related to flowers.

“Sometimes feelings are like a flower: they also take time to bloom” (J. Austin).

Nothing in nature happens instantly - everything requires some effort. As a flower needs to ripen and open up, so does a person's feelings need time. Those who have tried to monitor their own emotional state know how difficult it can be at times. This phrase compares the fragile inner world of a person with a delicate and vulnerable flower. Many people notice that with age, their emotions undergo changes, become different, more stable. Quotes about flowers emphasize the idea that man is a part of nature and obeys its laws. Each personality has its own life cycle: childhood, youth, maturity and gradual extinction.

Some people sometimes do not have time to notice how quickly their life is passing. Only in our declining years do we sometimes begin to think about why certain events took place and how they influenced our attitude. Quotes about flowers are the best way to show the transience of human life.

A little about legumes

Once a steamer that was carrying pea seeds, passing between the reefs, got a small crack and the seeds got wet. After a little time, the peas began to grow in size and destroyed the ship from the inside.
Most people think that peanuts are a nut, but this is not true. Peanuts are legumes. Peanut extract is added when making dynamite.

There are also many interesting facts about plants that grow in the wild.

In central Russia, you can often find the "wintering" horsetail. He is extremely tough. The stem of this plant can even scratch steel.

Everyone knows such a poisonous plant - belladonna. The substances that it contains have a toxic effect on the body and cause a huge feeling of anger. However, for a long time, beauties instilled the juice of this plant in their eyes, after which the pupils dilated, and the eyes became clearer.

On the shores of the Mediterranean and Black Seas, there is a plant called "mad cucumber" and belongs to the pumpkin family. Even from a light touch, it abruptly separates from the leg and a huge amount of mucus with seeds is thrown out of it under great pressure. The range of such a "shot" is about 12 meters.

A mushroom grows on our planet, the taste of which cannot be distinguished from the taste of chicken. This mushroom is called - tinder fungus. This mushroom grows in large clusters and the circumference of its cap is from 20 to 40 cm.

A huge predatory plant grows in the forests of Asia.It can digest a frog, a mouse, and even a bird. They call it Nepentes or a jug.

“Flowers are the remains of paradise on earth” (I. Krondshtadsky).

Who among us has not admired the beautiful buds that exude a wonderful aroma? Flowers for most people cause pleasant impressions, give positive emotions. Immediately remember the youth, the lightness of mood, the brightest feelings, bright expectations, the first love. As beautiful these buds are, the emotions felt can be just as joyful. Quotes about flowers often help a person regain a positive attitude and good mood.

They are literally permeated with the warmth of the sun and the beauty of the surrounding world. Sometimes you get the impression that the flowers really represent heavenly creations: you walk along a forest path and admire this wondrous beauty that nature gave us.

Fruits and berries

A freshly picked apple will not sink, as it contains 25% air.
Lemon contains more sugar than sweet strawberries.
Papaya fruit juice can dissolve any impurities.
Strawberries are the only berries in existence that have seeds not inside, but outside. In some countries, it is considered a nut.
Cherries can replace aspirin and can help treat many diseases.

“He who holds flowers in his hands cannot commit a bad deed” (V. Soloukhin).

A person with a bouquet is always associated with good intentions. Flowers, as a rule, are presented on holidays and exclusively to loved ones. Usually, luxurious bouquets are found at weddings, name days or other celebrations. The very sight of a person with flowers inspires confidence and forms a positive attitude towards him. After all, people never give flowers, being in a bad mood or being negatively disposed. We present bouquets only at our own request. What, in fact, can be more wonderful than spring, flowers? The quotes in this article help to understand how closely a person is connected with the amazing world of flora.

So beautiful sayings about colors are a pleasure to read. They are able to cheer you up at the right time, help you focus on your own feelings and teach you to better understand another person.

Give flowers to girls

There is a saying that all women are like flowers. We are all so different, but each is beautiful in its own way. Maybe this is what explains women's love for flowers? Some of the fair sex do not like cut ready-made bouquets, they prefer to admire the growing flowers, but in any case, I have never met a single woman who is absolutely indifferent to this miracle of nature. Therefore, dear men, no matter how incomprehensible to you the meaning of such an impractical gift, just accept the fact that women love ... flowers. This is accurately and aptly reflected in quotes and aphorisms about flowers and girls.

“Flowers do not solve all problems. But they are a good start. "

"Girls remember for a long time not presented roses."

"Have you noticed how beautiful a woman is with a bouquet in her hands?"

Vladimir Kholod

"Women are like flowers ... Someone is allowed to bloom for a short time, while someone passes from age to age, preserving beauty and aroma for many years from the moment of blooming and flowering until the saddest hour of petals falling."

"There are never many toys for children and flowers for women"

"For other women, a bouquet of roses is not enough: they still demand that the man change the water in the vase."

Janusz Goudin

“Give flowers to girls! So that, looking at perfection and happiness, having experienced bliss, you bowed over beauty ... "

"One thing can be said about flowers and women - extraterrestrial beauty."

“I don’t believe girls who say they are indifferent to flowers. They just didn't get them from their beloved men. "

"Flowers in the city are like a girl's lipstick: you look more interesting with a drop of color."

Lady Bird Johnson

“She passed through life with a huge bouquet of flowers, casually scattering them to the right and left. Everyone who received such a flower considered himself the future owner of the whole bouquet, and on this basis many misunderstandings arose. "

Fazil Iskander

“Do you want to know what to do if you did something wrong? My answer, baby: never ask for forgiveness. Do not say anything. Send flowers. No letters. Only flowers. They cover everything. Even graves. "

Erich Maria Remarque

“Every woman is a flower. As you take care of it, so it blooms. "

The biggest bump

If there was a paradise for squirrels, it would be located in the crowns of Lambert pine. This relict pine is also called sugar pine. The outlandish tree produces huge 60-centimeter cones, which are unmatched in the world. The Lambert pine grows in the mountains of Mexico and the United States, reaching 80 m in height. Its trunk is 1.5 m in diameter.

Lambert pine cone

Zodiac sign and houseplant

So, to achieve personal success, especially for scattered and indecisive people, plants such as Ehmeya (sparkling or striped), Coleria fluffy-flowered, Dwarf pomegranate, Azalea, Begonia, Geranium, Haworthia, Gusmania and Euphorbia are suitable, belonging to the Aries plants.

To increase physical endurance and attract wealth, you can grow Taurus plants, such as Cyclamen, Kalanchoe, Gloxinia, Primula.

Gemini plants help build friendships and aid in learning. Gemini plants include Asparagus, Ferns, Ivy, Cirrus palms, Chlorophytum.

Cancer plants promise happiness in family life. These include Agave, Aloe, Deffenbachia, Sedum, Molodilo, Fuchsia and a number of other plants.

To achieve success in love and creativity, Leo plants are bred, such as Akalifa, Amarantus, Balzamin, Gardenia jasmine, Kala, Camellia, Memoza, Chinese rose, Royal geranium.

Virgo plants contribute to the development of intelligence and the maintenance of health. Virgo plants are considered Akuba, Fatsia, Philodendron, Scindapsus, Syngonium, Cissus, Roicissus, Dracena retracted.

Libra plants such as Achimenes, Pineapple, Decembrist, Capsicum, Celosia, Chrysanthemum, Koufea, Hibiscus, Lily and a number of others contribute to strengthening partnerships and developing a delicate taste.

Scorpio plants contribute to the development of extraordinary abilities. Scorpio plants include Cacti, Datura, Stapelia, Gornokolosnik, Ginuru, Fuakaria.

Sagittarius plants such as Indoor Grapes, Indoor Bonsais, Lemon, Clivia, Sansevieria are suitable for travel and business travel success.

Capricorn plants promise success in work and contribute to success with diets. These are Conifers, Yucca, Ficus, Laurel noble, "Living stones", "Fan" palms, Tolstyanka.

Aquarius plants are suitable for innovators and inventors, such as Indoor Maple, Alokazia, Calathea, Kokkoloba, Coleus, Maranta, Fittonia, Jatropha.

And finally, for the development of spirituality, it is better to breed Pisces plants. These include Aquarium Plants, Bovia, Bryophyllum, Orchids, Papyrus, Ficus, Cyperus and a number of others.

It should be remembered that in order for the plant to share its strength with you, it is necessary to communicate with it more often, take care of it, not offend and not swear in its presence. A plant is a living pet that you have adopted, and which requires the same attention as a pet, and sometimes even as a small child. Love indoor plants, they are the most benevolent and defenseless creatures living with you under the same roof.

In Hinduism, flowers are widely used for sacrifices.

In one of the most widespread world religions - Hinduism, people often use flowers in a variety of ceremonies and rituals... In addition, they are often sacrificed to Hindu deities.

It is believed that the Gods feed on pleasant aromas, therefore, during this ritual, incense is always lit and fresh flowers are sacrificed.

According to Hinduism, freshly cut flowers are the personification of a life interrupted at the height of its prime. The killed flower could later become a fruit. The fruit would give the seeds that would keep the species alive.

By picking fresh flowers, man interrupts the natural cycle of nature. It kills the life of the plant in its most beautiful phase. Because of this, a plucked flower is often compared to a young girl who died at the peak of her beauty and strength.

For the same reason, in cultures where human sacrifices were regularly carried out, it was a young girl who did not have time to marry and give offspring was considered the most suitable victim.

A cure for all diseases

Ginseng is called a panacea for a reason. Since ancient times, people have considered its magical root, resembling a human figure, as a cure for any ailment. Nature has created an amazing semblance of a tiny man with a wrinkled face, "arms" and "legs".

Witches used ginseng in witchcraft rituals. And the "good wizards" cooked ginseng broth for extremely useful medical purposes. Healing herb has hematopoietic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties, has a positive effect on men's health.

The largest berry on the planet

Yes, you guessed it. This is a watermelon. But you hardly ever heard that watermelons can reach 125 kilograms! Such a record was set by a family of American farmers who grew a giant berry in 2005.

At the time of weighing, the "baby" was 26 years old. The Japanese are actively trying to set a new record, but so far their maximum is a watermelon weighing 111 kg.

Our universe has a color too

Astronomers are extremely romantic people. Scientists who enthusiastically study space, claim that the universe has its own color. In order to determine the same hue in 2001, scientists from Johns Hopkins University averaged the colors of 200,000 galaxies and obtained a beige-white color, which they called Cosmic Milk Coffee.

The most voracious flower

The carnivorous flower of Nepentes, which grows in tropical Asia and on the shores of Indonesia, resembles a fragrant jug in shape. Its edges are fragrant with nectar and attract birds, insects, and small animals. The hair cells that line the inner side of the "jug" make its surface slippery. Attracted by the sweet smell, the victim falls inside and drowns in the water accumulated in the depths of the flower. The enzymes produced by Nepentes instantly "digest" everything that falls into a terrible trap.

In Australia, the Risentella orchid does not bloom on the surface, but underground.

It's hard to believe in a simple layman who does not have deep knowledge of botany, but in the world there is the flower that lives on the earth... The size of this unusual plant usually does not exceed 8 cm.

Since risanthella cannot absorb solar energy like other plants, it receives nutrients and carbon dioxide from a nearby bush, to which it attaches with the help of a special mushroom. It performs the function of a kind of conductor through which all the necessary substances come to the flower to maintain its normal life.

A little about trees

More than 160,000 pencils can be made from wood from one barrel!
The most ancient tree on our planet is the pine, which grows in the States. Its age is 4.5 thousand years.
The fastest growing tree on earth is bamboo. It grows by 0.8 - 0.9 meters in 24 hours.
The thickest plant is the baobab tree. It grows in height from 18 to 25 meters, and the girth at a given height is from 10 meters, and there are some individuals with a trunk girth of more than 50 m. The life span of this tree is from one to 5.5 thousand years.

In the Brazilian forests, you can find a plant with an interesting name - "milk teat". If a hole is made in the bark of this plant, then vegetable milk will flow from it. It is suitable for consumption if diluted and boiled. One such tree at a time gives about 4 liters of such a product.
In the vastness of Zealand, you can find the nettle tree. It can kill a horse, as it contains the strongest poisonous substances, which include histamine and formic acid.
In India, there is a tree whose fruit has a very strong violet scent, and this scent is transmitted to the person who bites the fruit.

In the vastness of our vast planet, you can find about 375 thousand of the most diverse plants. This article describes only a tiny fraction of the amazing facts that a person knows about them.

Plants can scream

Scientists have recorded an ultrasonic signal emanating from trees during a drought. They argue that trees in stressful situations emit sounds that can be recorded and perceived as signs of a dangerous water shortage for the plant.

In a tree trunk, water and a number of other substances rise through a network of special vessels called xylem. To deliver water to the top of the tree, the pressure in this system must be several times higher than atmospheric pressure. When a drought sets in, there is not enough water to fill the entire container with xylem, and the process of bubble formation (cavitation) begins, which is destructive for trees. The cavitation is accompanied by a high-frequency signal, which the scientists were able to detect.

Pink sedative

Our emotional response to color is incredibly strong. The perception of color depends on the physiological characteristics of your eyes and on the state of the nervous system, on life experience and the environment. We all know the common expression that optimists look at the world through rose-colored glasses. In part, this statement is true. As scientists have found, pink has the most beneficial effect on our nervous system, even stronger than blue. The contemplation of pink dulls uncontrollable anger and physical aggression so much that this color is actively used in correctional institutions and schools for difficult children in order to prevent antisocial behavior and reduce suicide attempts. So, if you have a difficult day at work, buy yourself a pink dress or a handbag, or better, both.

Silver color is the safest for the car

If you decide to buy a car and cannot decide which one is better, opt for a silver car.

Scientists from University of Auckland

New Zealand investigated the relationship between car color and the risk of accidents, taking into account many other factors, such as age, gender, seat belt use and road conditions. As it turned out,
silver cars are the least likely to be victims of accidents
as they are more visible on the road and in dim light.

Myrtle

The following plant has very valuable qualities, but it is not easy to preserve it. This is myrtle. The plant is wonderful. Kills all bacteria and viruses when planted in a twenty-meter room. The bride's dress was decorated with myrtle leaves, the soldiers were honored. Improved the taste of food. Used by perfumers. Myrtle is used for many infectious diseases, surpassing the latest antibiotics in its action.

Victoria Regia - queen of water lilies

The giant water lily Victoria Regia holds the record for the largest flowering plant. Its sheet reaches two meters in diameter and can withstand a weight of up to 50 kg.In the Amazon Valley, where this miracle grows, the giant leaves are called "bird pans".

Victoria Regia is the largest water lily

Victoria blooms more than once a year for more than three days. You can see the flower above the water only at night. During the day, the "queen of water lilies" shyly lowers the petals under the water. The Indians cook from them a national dish that tastes like popcorn.

The most Russian tree

The most Russian tree is rightly called birch. The Celts associated it with the cult of the Sun, and the Komi, Mari and Udmurts revered it as a totem that keeps the souls of their ancestors. However, it was for Russia, with the light hand of Sergei Yesenin, that the name "country of birch chintz" was fixed.

Birch is the most common tree growing in our country. In the old days, dishes, wicker boxes, and other peasant utensils were made from it. The stoves were heated with birch wood, and a splinter was planted from it.

The cycle of spring-summer rituals of the Trinity and Semik was associated with birch. The girls "curled" birches, decorating their branches with ribbons and amulets. It was customary to "treat" the birch tree. Towels were spread under the trees, scrambled eggs, bread, special porridge were laid out. The Trinity tradition of decorating the house and the temple with birch branches has survived to this day.

Tallest tree

The record holder among trees is the American sequoia Hyperion, which is 115.6 meters tall. Considering that sequoias live for 2500-3000 years, the Californian unique, whose age is approximately equal to 6-8 centuries, is still young and can grow. Sequoia is a national treasure of the United States.

Interesting fact: The official state symbol - the Statue of Liberty - is almost 2 times lower than Hyperion.

Sequoia Hyperion

Plants "see" the temperature

By using the same photoreceptors to help them adapt to sudden changes in light, plants are able to detect how temperature changes and how best to respond to it, for example by changing their shape for better cooling.

An experiment with Rezukhovidka showed that at temperatures up to 22 ° C they have the usual shape of shoots and leaves. But if their environment is warmer than 25 ° C, shoots and leaves begin to elongate sharply, so that it is easier for the plant to cool down by evaporation. Scientists have suggested that pigments, such as, for example, phytochrome, play the role of thermoreceptors. Phytochrome is a blue-green pigment that is sensitive to the red spectrum of light. He is responsible for "waking up" the plant in the morning and falling asleep at sunset. Careful measurement of the phytochrome activity revealed its unusual "reaction" to temperature fluctuations. As it turned out, when the temperature rises above a certain level, the phytochrome suddenly stops working in the usual way and is activated with a delay. Plants, on the other hand, reacting to its slowed down activity, begin to gradually change their shape in order to cool down better.

Is black and white a color or a lack of color?

Are black and white the colors? This is one of the most controversial issues. If you ask an artist or a child, black is a color and white is a lack of color. Scientifically, black is the absence of all colors and white is a mixture of all colors

... When there is no light, everything turns black. Sunlight is white light that is made up of all the colors in the spectrum. An example of this is the rainbow. We cannot see the colors of sunlight, except in atmospheric conditions, in which the rays of light are refracted, creating a rainbow.

By the way, a few years ago, scientists created blacker than black material

from carbon nanotubes that absorb 99 percent of ultraviolet, visible, infrared and far infrared light.

The fear of color is called chromophobia.

Chromophobia or chromatophobia is a rare, persistent and irrational fear of certain colors. Some people with this disorder have strong reaction to certain shades

, while others generally try to avoid certain colors. They experience symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, shortness of breath, feelings of panic, increased heart rate and blood pressure, anxiety, headache, and tremors. Color phobia is treated with various methods of psychotherapy.