In 1637, a craze for hybrid tulips brought the Dutch economy to its knees. The flowers were overvalued, creating the first speculative bubble on record. The phenomenon, called “Tulip Mania,” ended in ...
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Are there any black flowers?

At first glance, the idea of a black flower sounds impossible because nature usually leans toward bright, showy colours.
MIDLAND, MI – The flowers began popping up at the corner of West Main Street and Orchard Drive in 1992. Specifically, dahlias, which come in hundreds of varieties, shapes, colors and sizes. The Dahlia ...