Among his notable discoveries was the diminutive orchid Stigmatodactylus sikokianus, first identified in 1889. After Makino's discovery, the plant was named for the unique, tiny finger-like ...

Malagasy people have been using Madagascar’s unique native plants for food, medicine and handcrafts for thousands of years.

Orchids are renowned for their striking, vibrant and colourful blooms, which have long captivated gardeners and flower enthusiasts alike.

More than 130 years after a fungus-eating orchid species was discovered, the purpose of its mysterious appendage has been ...

Can your leftover rice water be the key to keeping your difficult orchid happy and healthy? Experts believe so ...

Kobe University researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name — revealing a novel mechanism by which plants ensure reproduction.

Kobe University researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name—revealing a novel mechanism by which plants ensure reproduction.