Kobe University researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name—revealing a novel mechanism by ...

Dubbed Putricia, the titan arum plant emits a putrid smell likened to "something rotting" or "hot garbage" for 24 hours after ...

Scientists have solved the 130-year mystery of Stigmatodactylus sikokianus, a fungus-consuming orchid with a unique self-pollination method.

Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable? This question makes me smile because it is both. The same can be said of cucumbers, ...

For those thinking ahead to spring gardening, a biologist explains what to focus on when designing a garden with pollinators ...

It can take many insect visits for a flower to be fully pollinated. For example, cucumbers need nine visits. Without this, a cucumber might develop but is misshapen. This is how plants reproduce ...

The results of cowslip observations carried out with the help of citizen scientists from 32 countries in over 5,200 locations shed light on the well-being of insect-pollinated plants under changing ...

Want to know the core plants you can grow to add beauty while helping beneficial garden friends? Discover the best ...

Ifham Nizam In a world grappling with the realities of climate change, understanding how plants adapt to environmental stressors is more critical than ever. A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Kaushalya ...