the sycamore fig or the fig-mulberry, this fig tree is from the Kingdome Plantae, Phylum angiosperm, Class eudicots, Order Rosales, Family Moraceae, Genus Ficus and Species Ficus sycomorus (Wikipedia 2014). From the Moraceae family, there are around 113 species and with each taxon having a wasp species being able to pollinate it. The Genus Ficus, including the subgenus Sycomorus, has subgenus such as: Sycidium, Pharmacosycea and Urostigma. Each of this subgenus has a number of different types of fig
Depression is not only caused by the self induced emotional state of a person. It can also be forced onto someone by external forces that influence depression. These events can sway a person into their depression, and with nothing or no one to catch them when they fall, they could keep going down deeper. The novel The Bell Jar, written by Sylvia Plath, portrays ways that depression was pushed onto the main character, Esther. People that had once been there for her were not there for her during her
Clothing in the Bible has usually been regarded as less important when determining significance in scripture. Not to say that it is of utmost importance, but it does serve as a visual aid God uses to point people towards Himself. In fact, clothing as a symbol has never been new, since clothing has been used as a symbol consciously and unconsciously, to represent religion, class, occupation, or for practical use, such as warmth for the winter. Commonly, clothing has been used as a means to an end
The Return of the Ruined Banker The setting for this ghost story was at Sturdivant Hall, in Selma, Alabama in the 1860’s. Sturdivant Hall had been constructed in 1852. This stately mansion had six tall white pillars in the front. There were many parlors downstairs and an abundance of spacious bedrooms upstairs. There were large fig trees, shrubs, and scuppernong vines on either side of the home. A group of visitors had gathered to take a to tour of this beautiful mansion; then, the guide revealed
Furthermore, another form of symbolism and allusion that Plath includes in the novel to emphasize the struggles in which a woman withstands as she grows is the fig tree. Within the story of the fig tree, it is actually a based on the Biblical story of the Garden of Eden where the tree symbolizes conflict between genders. The story details a doomed relationship between a Jewish man and a nun. Interestingly enough, she infers that her relationship with Buddy is also hopeless when she states, “It seemed
Naomi Nye was born to a German-American mother and a Palestinian-American father. However, she normally writes from her Palestinian-Arab perspective. In several of her poems within The Heath Anthology—“Ducks,” “My Father and the Figtree,” and “Where the Soft Air Lives”—Naomi Nye reminisces about her Muslim heritage and childhood as it correlates to her present identity. In addition, she incorporates the effect of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on herself and on Arab culture in her work. Ultimately
Esther Greenwood, a straight A student from Boston, Massachusetts who won a guest editorship for Mademoiselle Magazine(Johnson 35) in New York City, finds a mystifying new world at her very own feet. While taking in the city life and gaining inspiration to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer, she realizes that she has vast potential in her future. During her editorship in New York, Esther is determined to explore her options since she is at a point in her life where she needs to decide who she
“There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole; there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin sick soul.” (baobab.hyms). This hymn is usually sung around the tree when they are need of healing or a cleansing. The Baobab is believed to have been around for thousands of years, and is the heart of the African continent. It’s said that the tree holds secrets, and is a very intelligent tree due to the fact that it “hears and sees” everything. This has helped the African tribes stay around for many years
(Edeoga, 2005). Hence it is very important to scientifically understand the chemical composition and bioactive constituent and the biological activity of the different plant part with regards to their usage in both orthodox and primary health care. Ficus sycomorus (F. sycomorus) Linn belongs to the family Moraceae, comprising of about 40 genera and over 1,400 species of trees, shrubs, vine and herbs, often with milky latex juices. The plant is usually found near streams in many African countries. F
6 Marvellous Beauty And Health Benefits Of Cactus Flower Think about cactus and this image bursts up in our mind which is a spiked plant with no flowers and fruits growing in deserts. However, certain cacti blossom and bear fruits also. The cactus flowers have several health returns to offer. Catch up with some interesting facts and benefits of cactus flowers right here with us. Before learning about the benefits, get close with the origin and whereabouts of cactus flowers. Origin of Cactus Flower:
Introduction Asexual propagation is the process through which reproduction without passage through the seed cycle occurs. The advantages of asexual propagation are that it preserves genetic makeup, propagates seedless plants, disease control, rapid production, the plants are identical, cheaper, faster and easier reducing or avoiding juvenility. The disadvantages of asexual propagation are that it increases disease and insect susceptibility, plants are bulky, and the mother plants could become contaminated
consisting of 39 double sided pages. It is approximately 3.5 meters long, fan folded into 39.9-centimeter-wide pages, 20.4 centimeters high and painted on both sides. The paper used for the Codex was amate, a Mesoamerican paper made of fibers from the Ficus tree and coated with white lime plaster. Painted in red and black the illustrations are in beautiful detail. The Codex contains hieroglyphs, numerals and figures. It contains ritual and divination calendars, calculations of the phases of Venus, eclipses
are currently exploited. Commercially useful rubber-producing species include Hevea benthamiana (Para rubber), Hevea guianensus (Para rubber), Manihot glaziovii (Ceara rubber), Manihot dichotoma (Jeque rubber), Castilla elastica (Panama rubber), Ficus elastica (India rubber), Funtimia elastica (Lagos rubber), Landolphia kirkii (Landolphia rubber), Landolphia gentilli (Landolphia or Madagascar rubber), Landolphia heudelotii (Landolphia or Madagascar rubber), Landolphia owariensis (Landolphia or Madagascar
Today, the Bodhi tree receives worship and respect as a symbol of the Buddha. Whoever enters the courtyard of the Bodhi tree should respect the tree, behaving as if they were in the presence of the Buddha. A popular ritual connected with the Bodhi tree is the lighting of coconut-oil lamps as an offering. When a person passes through a hard time in their life, a recommendation would be to light a specific number of coconut-oil lamps around a Bodhi tree in a temple. The other aspects of this ritual
Resources for plant owners seem to share a common theme: finding the most suitable plant for an individual. Some popular books are “The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual’ by Tovah Martin, “The Indestructible Houseplant’ by Tovah Martin, “House Plants, indoor plants anyone can grow” by Paul Williams. All of them provide a list of plant species with description that explains what about them makes them an ideal houseplant. There are lists of plants that improve air quality, boost people’s moods, are
The ecosystem I have chosen is tropical rainforest. In the following paragraphs, I am going to firstly introduced the structure of tropical rainforest in brief, with the second part of the plant ecology and last the diversity within this ecosystem. Geographical location- basically, tropical rainforest is roughly taking place within the latitude 28 degrees north or south of the equator, concentrated in South America at the same time, scattered in Africa and south Asia. The Peninsula de osa in Costa
Daring to hold the mug with only one hand, she scooted an adding machine away from the edge, and sat the mug down; the coffee splashed over the edge and ran over her right hand. Stinging from the hot liquid,... ... middle of paper ... ...ial ficus tree. “Everything’s right where I need it.” Click, click, swish. “Where are those Phelps…? Oh, another check. Better get this over to accounting, Jule.” Mr. Goepfrisch held the envelope out and Julie leaned over the desk to take the envelope.
In this plain stark white room, people are crowded around a glass table with a giant drafting sheet laid across, tension nearly bursting out the door. The director of the group sighs “We need to make this plane safer, the test pilot nearly crashed in the prototype.” they replied with silence still struggling to brainstorm. It was all on their minds, but pressure was hindering their ability, after all the deadline to the SAE 2028 Aerospace Systems and Technology Conference (ASTC) is next month. “Let’s
A religion but also a way of life, Buddhism has impacted the world with benefits and wisdom that enlightens the mind and frees it from suffering. The goal is to reach nirvana and enlightenment on the path of the buddha, while ending the need for desire, and also to end the endless cycle of rebirth and deaths. While practicing this there are many benefits that help you physically and mentally generating a healthy and humble lifestyle. I believe the ethics should be followed because enlightenment should
On the other hand, some municipalities like numerous walled Yoruba cities, compared, if not rivaled, growth in Europe and Asia. When Dutch traders arrived in Africa at the end of the 13th century, they confirmed that urbanization in Benin City (Nigeria) in West Africa was truly no different than other European cities: These African cities were well-planned and laid out on structured grids. Some cities contained intricate sewage systems and defined streets…some streets in a Nigerian town were paved