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I found someone with 'Pink' as a surname

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382022) • Rockingham, Australia 27 Mar

While trying to ensure that I wasn’t doubling up on my discussions, I came across a post from 2016 talking about a botanist named Olive Pink. Recently the topic of ‘surnames of colour’ came up but I think Pink was one of those...

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Hello My Name is DR Green Thumb!

Baconstripsxxx @BACONSTRIPSXXX (18112) • Torrington, Connecticut 12 Feb 25

If you know the song then sing it lol! Who would of thought id be into plants in my mid 30’s? It all started with my Juniper Bonsai about a a year ago, after falling inlove with the plant and the calmness it brings me. I started...

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Now in summer the same hibiscus is turning reddish pink.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 21 May 23

Presently in summer the same hibiscus flowers have turned reddish pink. I had a talk with a botanist and showed the flower. He said there is no deficiency in the flower. Neither there is any deficiency in the leaves. It is because...

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A Medusa's Head Euphorbia: Come and See It?!?

Shavkat @Shavkat (141905) • Philippines 25 Dec 20

As of today, I walked around in my younger brother's nursery. I found this 'medusa's head euphorbia or euphorbia caput-medusae.' The good thing is I am starting to become a botanist in my own way here. I am so fascinated that...

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The reluctant botanist

rosyrose @vickyrose (2236) • Cooma, Australia 18 Feb 17

When I was younger, I wanted to be a botanist but Dad discouraged me, he wanted me to be a doctor or a nurse, a more practical career then. I met him halfway as I'm not cut for the medical profession I became a very reluctant...

parental influence

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Olive Pink - A Colourful Character

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382022) • Rockingham, Australia 10 Nov 16

Do you sometimes thinks that God must have a bit of a wicked sense of humour? I particularly think so when I hear of strange names such as Cardinal Sin, a former Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manila, or Dr Blood, a surgeon. In the...

northern territory

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Men, Women, Who Has It Tougher?

RussTeed @RussTeed (1498) • United States 4 May 16

Why do women think they have it bad in life? Men have walk through life not knowing what you women think, want or need. We cannot pick up on hints or Innuendo's, we cannot foresee problems with what we say, and God help us if a...

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