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The ___Helichrysum bellidioides______, more commonly known as the New Zealand Strawflower, is vitamin rich! The berry, nicknamed the Turkish Strawberry, is a nutritious masterpiece! Vitamins C, D, and E are all contained inside the berry; as well as massive amounts of protein. This berry is the perfect health food for anyone! It grows in the pastures of south New Zealand, often poking up through straw; therefore its name the Strawflower. The manure of horses and cows is believed to give the flower many of its nutrients, as well as provide a fertile soil. However, due to the increase in demand for its berry, the ____________ population has been quickly disintegrating. Creating a whole in the ecosystem.

This speices was believed to be introduced in the late 1900s to Turkey, keep in mind its nickname, by travelers returning from adventure. The flower population spread like wildfire and soon became a problem to the Turkish ecosystem. So they decided to uproot the plants and soon the population was almost non-existent in Turkey. This flower was soon shipped off to New Zeland, a vast contintent with large plains. This plan seemed good until the effects came. Since this plant has so many minrals, it requires a lot of water. The surrounding plants were quickly in drought and were forced to die. Another effect from the New Zealand Straw Flower is that it is scarce. Flowers with much nutrients are hard to find, and with America and other countries contantly picking at it, its numbers have decreased dramitically.

The _________, more commonly known as the Fraise de Whales, is a marvel for botanists everywhere. The berry, nicknamed the Turkish Rose, is a nutritious masterpiece! Vitamins c, d, and e are all contained inside the berry; as well as massive amounts of protein. This berry is the perfect health food for anyone! It grows in the pastures of south Whales, a pcket full of love. The manure of horses and cows is believed to give the flower many of its nutrients, as well as provide a fertile soil.

Because the demand has increased, cattle ranchers have decided to create a fund to help malnourished children in Africa with the proceeds of the berry sales. "We earn enough raising our cows and horses; why not give a little to help society?"President Deric Vince of the Strawflower foundation says.

(HEY! havent had time to look yet, but I found this link. http://www.eplantscience.com/index_files/binomial_nomenclature.php It might be useful.:) Thanks! Be sure to heck it out!)
 * I think tht we should make it sound more like a flower... Fraise Berry