Monthly Archives: August 2010

Seed of the Week: Jojoba

Ever read an ingredient on your shampoo called jojoba (pronounced ho-ho-ba)? The mystery seeds from last week were from the jojoba plant (Simmondsia chinensis). The fruit are acorn-shaped and contain a hard seed inside. The seeds can be pressed to … Continue reading

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Weekend Science Fun: Steller Sea Lions

Today let’s use the recently released book  Astro:  The Steller Sea Lion by Jeanne Walker Harvey and Illustrated by Shennen Bersani to explore an interesting sea mammal. Astro, who was orphaned at birth and raised by humans, has become an … Continue reading

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Bug of the Week: Seed Beetles

Ever wondered what makes holes in mesquite pods like these? Here’s a hint: See those tiny beige beetles feeding on the screwbean mesquite flowers? Those are seed beetles. Other common names are pea or bean weevils, although they aren’t really … Continue reading

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