Dandelions are among the most widespread wildflowers in the world. They withstand harsh, unforgiving climates on every ...

Plant biologists examined records for nearly 1,200 individual corpse flower plants from 111 institutions around the world.

A global study of 270,000 plant species reveals how climate, soil, and ancient geography shape where plants grow and live.

The scientists discovered this potentially fatal flaw while putting together the genetic ancestry of 1,200 corpse flowers currently living in 111 gardens and other institutions around the world.

Editor's Note: "Human/Nature: A Smithsonian guide for exploring our connections to plants, gardens, and the natural world around us" is now available for viewing and download, with additional ...

The ecologist Douglas Tallamy says your landscape can help manage the watershed, support pollinators, bolster a viable food ...

And then the key crew members were also like, ‘Cool, we’re down to do something.’ The next person I called was Gideon.” ...

Monday was momentous for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing although it still looked like a bridge to nowhere from the ...

Photos from around the world show cherry blossoms in full bloom this year. Take a look before they're gone. Japan is famous ...

Staff plant and nurture a staggering 7 million flower bulbs to ensure visitors who flock to the Keukenhof from around the world all get to see a vibrant spectacle during the just eight weeks the ...