Asters, Groundsels, and especially Thistles, afford most familiar examples of a hairy or downy pappus; those of thistles, &c.

The flowers are insect pollinated, and various thistle species are widely known as important food sources for butterflies, as ...

Thistles are a marvelous group of plants. Botanists place them all as members of the sunflower (or aster) family, which is a ...

Thistles are a marvelous group of plants. Botanists place them all as members of the sunflower (or aster) family, which is a ...

Now, why should you mix up and swim your off stroke? Every stroke strikes a unique muscle group that another stroke can’t.

While you can find an American goldfinch (Spinus tristis) just about anywhere in the United States, they’re present year-round in the northern half of the US and during the breeding season in the ...

If you want to learn more about rarer finches in Connecticut, check out our list here. Species Name: Spinus tristis Length: 11 cm to 14 cm Weight: 19 cm to 22 cm Wingspan: 11 grams to 20 grams ...