There are a lot of words used to describe how plants look or smell — think fragrant, prickly, tall or climbing. But there are ...

Pike is at war with buffel grass and fountain grass, two invasive species that are spreading in the Sonoran Desert, choking ...

The Sonoran Desert is the most biodiverse desert in the world. It’s home to plants and animals that cannot be found anywhere ...

A recent study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution has issued an urgent warning. New findings point to rapid extinction ...

Mycorrhizal fungi are vital to ecosystems around the world, but remain largely understudied, especially in arid regions. They ...

One is smaller and flat-edged and native to the Sonoran Desert. The other is larger, rounder and invasive, with the potential to wreck Arizonan agriculture and wildlife. The former is a javelina ...

This article explores ten extinct plant species, from the ancient Araucarioxylon arizonicum to the more recent Sophora ...

The spotted lanternfly is back, and this time, it’s showing up early. The invasive pest from Asia has already been spotted in ...

Looking for the best plants for xeriscaping your garden? You’re in the right place. We put together a list of beautiful ...

A record-smashing heat wave broiled the U.S. East for another day Wednesday, even as thermometers were forecast to soon ...