<i>Begonia</i> sp. Dicot. A fibrous rooted flowering plant native to the tropics can also be maintained in the classroom. The Rex Begonia has larger, variegated leaves. It is supplied in a pot with care instructions. Size: 4–8".
Grow a full garden of TickleMe plants, the mimosa pudica plants, which move with your touch. These sensitive plants can grow up to several feet, but their growth begins with this miniature greenhouse, peat pellets, and seed packet. Watch as your plants emerge, increase in size, and respond to your every touch. Includes instructions.
<i>Salvinia rotundifola</i>. This floating water fern has paired oblong leaves that are covered with hairs on both sides. The top part of the leaves are green, the underside purple. <i>Salvinia</i> was originally native to South America and has been introduced in the United States. It is adapted to ponds, pools, and marshes. It is supplied in a 4 oz. jar with care instructions.<B><i> Note: Not available in Canada.</i></B>
<i>Coleus</i> sp. Dicot. With red and green variegated leaves, it is native to the tropics and warmer temperate regions. You can use these plants for vegetative reproduction studies, plant growth experiments using hormones, and other investigations. It is supplied in a pot with care instructions. Size: 5–8".
<i>Pelargonium</i> or <i>Geranium zonale</i>. Dicot. With large, rounded leaves and upright growth habit, this plant is distributed worldwide. It is supplied in a pot with care instructions. Size: 6–8".
Species vary depending on availability. This typical North American fern is ideal for showing all stages of fern development. It is supplied in a pot with care instructions. Size: 3–4".
Usually <i>Marchantia polymorphum</i>. <i>Marchantia</i> can be used as an example of growth and development of liverworts, as well as to illustrate alternation of generations. Found throughout North America, the plant prefers moist, shaded soil. <i>Marchantia</i> frequently grows where other vegetation has been burned off. It is supplied in a plastic bag with care instructions. Size: 3"x4".