People are largely unaware of the distribution and abundance of the native trees and wild orchids that can be find on their ...

A chapette is a cover to protect horse-riding boots. This is an insect, a hawthorn shield bug that has wakened up from its overwintering state. It feeds on hazel leaves, which it first covers with a ...

A recent study scrutinizes 13 major import sectors based on their CO₂ emissions, their impact on deforestation, their use of child labor and producers' standard of living.

Orchids are cherished flowering houseplants by plant lovers and houseplant collectors. They are dispersed across the world ...

Flowers are a versatile design tool for transforming and enhancing home interiors, and among the simplest way of bringing ...

A University of Reading scientist has earned a top prize for his research on flowering plants. Awarded by the Linnean Society of London, Dr Jamie Thompson was announced as the recipient of the Irene ...

Professor Franka Kalman shares insights on the journey that has led to be a successful and celebrated separation scientist, ...

The Napa Valley Orchid Society is marking a milestone this year with the 30th anniversary of its annual Orchid Show and Sale.

These exotic flowering houseplants are undeniably one of the most sophisticated plants to have in the home, but they equally ...

SAN ANTONIO — A rare orchid tree, native to Texas, was seen blooming an unusual color at the San Antonio Botanical Garden.

As soon as the first ever flowers unfurled from their buds in the early Cretaceous period, they were visited by pollinators.