The delicate scent of lavender is composed of terpenes such as linalool, linalyl acetate and lavanduol. In our gardens, lavender attracts bees and butterflies and thus help protecting our biodiversity (4/4)

Another impressive feature of the Venus flytrap is the nervous system it has. After the hairs are activated, an action potential (nerve impulse) runs down to a central nerve and the leaf is activated to close (4-4)

Bees with orange pollen on their hind legs could very well have visited a horse chestnut. By the way, do not confuse the horse chestnut with the sweet chestnut (castanea sativa), as it’s nuts are not edible but slightly poisonous (3-3)

Echinacea has been used as a "cure-all" herb to treat infections, wounds and influenza. Although not scientifically confirmed, it is known to stimulate the immune system. In gardens, purple coneflower attracts bees and butterflies and thus help protecting our biodiversity (2-2)

The species is critically endangered in its native habitat, however its popularity will ensure its survival. While usually planted in parks and gardens, it is also suitable as an urban street tree as it is very tolerant to air pollution (6-6)

The picture shows an African baobab, photographed outside Hoedspruit in South Africa. In the background to the left, a more than 2000-year-old tree has collapsed, the central trunk is degraded but the root and several side branches are still alive, growing along the ground.