Maybe it's lingo, or terminology, but whatever you call it, referring to crops' scientific names can yield helpful clues, and ...

The best coastal plants are known for their color, texture and movement as they shift and ripple in a sea breeze. If you live by the sea you'll need a selection of the best coastal plants that are ...

Florida has coastline. Talk about an understatement. There are 1,197 statute miles of coastline, 2,276 statute miles of tidal shoreline and 663 miles of beaches. Add to that the fact that peopl… ...

1. Matilija Poppy (Romneya coulteri) – Spreading from underground runners, this beautiful California native grows 4-6 feet tall and spreads to 8 feet or more with glaucus gray foliage pinnately ...

The plants I'll mention were obviously … Given humanity's preoccupation with all things mystical, it's easy to understand why so many plants go by common names derived from various religious creeds.

The common names of plants are fascinating because they're often evocative and colorful. Names such as peace lily, zombie palm and devil's backbone, for instance, immediately conjure up vivid ...