Bored of the same old peonies and hostas? There are thousands of beautiful yet forgotten plants out there that add color, ...

Aquatic plants are specialized evolutionary groups adapted to life in water. They play critical roles as food and medicinal ...

Jasmine is a perennial vine or shrub that’s much-loved around the world for its delicate blossoms and sweet fragrance. Depending on the variety, jasmine may have star-shaped or tubular flowers, and it ...

Think of how many different kinds of plants grow in a forest or any uncultivated area. Such environments contain a large variety of plants, animals, and insects. Plants thrive in biodiversity. A ...

Ever feel like your garden is missing something? Maybe you’ve noticed the same flowers in every yard and want to try ...

Ever notice your houseplants look a little different as the seasons shift? When winter rolls in, your plants slow down, and ...

While many modern plants use colorful flowers to attract pollinators, ancient palm-like plants called cycads lure them by ...

Researchers have developed a robot that identifies different plant species at various stages of growth by 'touching' their leaves with an electrode. The robot can measure properties such as surface ...

Cycad cones aren’t always hot. Instead, they follow daily cycles of heating and cooling: Pollen-laden male cones produce a big burst of heat in the late afternoon, and then ovulating female cones warm ...

Music can reduce stress, boost learning and help alleviate pain. Scientists have studied music and its effects in humans. But what about its effect on plants? Ellis Ramos looked into just that: How do ...

New research shows how melatonin supports plant growth, stress recovery, and roots, with soil microbes adding powerful ...