How old are roses?
Fossil evidence shows that roses existed about 35 million years ago, long before humans.
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- Where does the word "orchid" come from?
“The word "orchid" comes from the Greek word for testicle, because of the shape of its roots.”
Reference: Merriam-Webster
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How many species of orchids are there?
Orchids are one of the largest plant families, with about 28,000 species.
Fact about the prairie dog language
Prairie dogs, those little pups popping in and out of holes on vacant lots and rural rangeland, are talking up a storm. They have different "words" for tall human in yellow shirt, short human in green shirt, coyote, deer, red-tailed hawk and many other creatures.