The spleen has a number of functions: 1  The red pulp removes damaged and worn-out red blood cells from the blood, which are broken down by macrophages for recycling. 2  It also produces and stores platelets that help your blood clot when you cut yourself.he spleen is a soft, spongy organ that is comprised of two types of tissue: 1  Red pulp, comprising blood-filled cavities and special tissues that contain different types of red and white blood cells. 2  White pulp, formed of lymphatic tissue that mostly consists of white blood cells.
Learn how to grow celosia in this growing and planting guide. Growing celosia is easy. Its bright flowers add charm to every garden, you can also grow it as a houseplant, indoor. Celosia, also known as cockscomb and feathery amaranth is cultivated for its spectacular inflorescent and showy colorful flowers. Family â Amaranthaceae. USDA Zones â 3 â 11, perennial in zones 9 and 10.
The brown, purse-like calyxes (containing the sepals) of Yellow-rattle give this plant its common name-brush through a wildflower meadow at the height of summer and you'll hear the tiny seeds rattling in their pods.he brown, purse-like calyxes (containing the sepals) of Yellow-rattle give this plant its common name-brush through a wildflower meadow at the height of summer and you'll hear the tiny seeds rattling in their pods.