The crepe myrtle gets its name from its delicate, paper-like flowers that bloom in vibrant shades of pink, red, and purple.

April 25 is International DNA Day, and it marks the completion of a decade-long project to sequence the DNA of Hong Kong's ...

Lily Phonphiboun (CQ) (left) asks Jen Kardos for gardening advice during Kardos’ seed share at Morningside Drive in Iowa City ...

Inconsistent data may be hurting conservation efforts for these endangered plants, known for attracting visitors to their ...

Learn about the Corpse Flower and how to endure its notoriously horrific odor.

Bluebonnets for this spring are not growing as large this spring, so this leaves more room for alternative wildflowers to ...

Incomplete data results in reduced genetic diversity and contributes to population decline. Commonly known as the “corpse ...

Inside the hot, humid greenhouse at Summit Sprouts, Sarah Dormer leaned in close to the blooming amorphophallus konjac, took a deep breath and recoiled, gagging.

focusing on propagating native ornamental plants like ferns. “I shifted from zoology to plants and I’ve never looked back,” she says. Her fascination with ferns—or pteridophytes—defines her career.

Even if you don't live in Texas, you can still shop the brand's gardening supplies on the website, including the plant seeds. Not only are they available in a variety of flower types, but the ...

Since 2005, scientists have known that fertilisation is necessary for the seed body, known as the hypocotyl, to receive nutrients from the ‘mother’ parts of the plant. Understanding how plants detect ...