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Field Notes: The Calla Lily
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Field Notes: The Calla Lily

The Calla Lily of horticulturalists and the so-called Calla Lily of gardens is known botanically as Zantedeschia aethiopica. Originally this plant was named Calla aethiopica, later on its name was changed to Richardia Africana, but it was discovered by further research that Richardia of Kunth was antedated by another Richardia so a new genus was created. Zantedeschia is therefore considered by the latest  authorities to be the tenable name and is retained in the “Nomina conservanda” of the International Rules…

March 28, 2023

Bermuda Beasts: 7 Facts About The Portuguese Man O’ War
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Bermuda Beasts: 7 Facts About The Portuguese Man O’ War

Where can you spot them? Anywhere on the surface of the ocean in Bermuda. If you see one, get out of the water immediately, as their tentacles can reach far further than you may think. You may also see them…

March 27, 2023

Spring at Ferry Point Park
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Spring at Ferry Point Park

Rich in history, rambling and rugged in landscape, Bermuda's second largest park transports its visitors to remembrance of things past. With some 63.66 acres of open space straddling the western peninsula of St. George's Island, Ferry Point is one of…

March 27, 2023

Written by: Elizabeth Jones

7 Times Spittal Pond Shocked Bermudians
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7 Times Spittal Pond Shocked Bermudians

Spittal Pond has hosted its fair share of surprises over the years. Bermudians have been shocked by ecological, historical, and even visual events that keep Spittal Pond always in the hearts and minds of locals. Photo courtesy of Ashley Monster…

March 24, 2023

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LISTEN: A Walk on the Railway Trail

For most people living in Bermuda today, the name Tynes Bay conjures up the tall, cylindrical incinerator on Palmetto Road and the waste disposal facility. Essential though it is for disposing of much of our garbage, it does not seem…

March 22, 2023

Photography by: Oliver Tucker

Written by: Elizabeth Jones

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Field Notes: The Bermudiana

The article was taken from our archives. It first appeared in the May 1953 issue of The Bermudian. It appears here exactly as it did originally. One of the few endemic plants of Bermuda is a plant of the Iris…

March 21, 2023