Museum plant specimen belongs to a new genus that honors the pioneering research of longtime curator Vicki Funk Emily Driehaus With more than 148 million specimens and objects in its collection, the ...

Rob Moffitt, founder of a Los Angeles-based botanical studio, exposes roots and uses uniquely shaped pots. You can, too.

Rescued from the verge of extinction, a single wild specimen of a rare California plant now has hundreds of progeny — celebrated Wednesday in a festive planting ceremony at the UC Santa Cruz arboretum ...

A single non-photosynthetic plant specimen preserved in a Japanese natural history museum has been identified as a new species. However, it is highly possible that this species is already extinct. A ...

Plant the tree and backfill with the excavated soil, then top with 1 to 2 inches of compost. Tamp the ground to remove air ...

Trees are an essential part of any landscape, providing lasting structure and beauty. Discover gorgeous trees that add color ...

Matthew Austin, curator of biodiversity data at the Missouri Botanical Garden, looks through Dogwood tree samples in the herbarium.. Austin’s research shows Dogwood trees are blooming earlier in the ...

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The first carnivorous plant in twenty years has been discovered by researchers—and as it turns out, its unique abilities have been hiding in plain sight all along. According to a study published in ...

Bare stems, yellow leaves, no new growth? Don’t panic! Dormancy is nature’s way of recharging. But what is dormancy in plants ...

Durable and delightful, snake plants make a great addition to the household. However, a common mistake to avoid with these succulents is overwatering them.