Niels Bohr - Biographical. Niels Henrik David Bohr was born in Copenhagen on October 7, 1885, as the son of Christian Bohr, Professor of Physiology at Copenhagen University, and his wife Ellen, nÃ©e Adler.
Opuntia is a large genus of plants native to North America and South America. All have succulent stems, some of them becoming woody with age. Stems may be cylindrical or flattened pads. Tiny, succulent leaves may be present on the newest growth (see photo below.) Most species are spiny.
Sturtâs Desert Pea. Swainsona formosa (G.Don) Joy Thomps. Sturtâs Desert Pea, Swainsona formosa, is a particularly striking member of the Fabaceae family. Apart from its role as the state flower of South Australia, Sturtâs Desert Pea is highly sought after as a cut flower plant.Having had a long botanical history since its discovery in 1699 by William Dampier, Sturtâs Desert Pea has undergone a number of botanical name changes.part from its role as the state flower of South Australia, Sturtâs Desert Pea is highly sought after as a cut flower plant. Having had a long botanical history since its discovery in 1699 by William Dampier, Sturtâs Desert Pea has undergone a number of botanical name changes.