One method to develop a greener thumb: Knowing when to water your plants. The general rule for watering plants, or your lawn and garden, is to water them once a week. However, your flowers and ...

As a researcher, I investigate the evolution, diversity and conservation of plants with main focus on the Cyperaceae or sedge family. Currently, three PhD students are unravelling the evolutionary ...

Surrounding yourself with plants not only enhances the visual appeal of your environment but also contributes to a healthier, calmer and more rejuvenated you. Introducing nature’s air purifiers ...

I love plant shopping as much as the next gardener — when I’m running errands, I love grabbing a new bloom from my local grocer, plant shop, or even at clothing stores like Uniqlo. However ...

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Got a plant with a boo-boo? Try a plant Band-Aid. A pure form of cellulose produced by bacteria can act as a plant bandage, researchers report, significantly boosting healing and regeneration in ...

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In 1820, French naturalist August Saint Hillaire, during a visit in Espírito Santo (ES), a state in southeastern Brazil, reported a popular use of Cyperaceae species as antidote to snake bites. The ...

The sedges (Cyperaceae) and the orchids (Orchidaceae) are also well represented in Queensland. Queensland ecosystems feature many plants that are non-flowering and vascular (with specialised water ...