Borage oil, which comes from the seeds of the borage plant, is gaining recognition as a natural supplement because it’s high in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). This essential omega-6 fatty acid is ...

While cabbage is tolerant of the cold, its soil needs and pest concerns make it a tricky crop without the right companion plants. Planting borage (Borago officinalis) near your cabbage can attract ...

Borage leaves are furry and become more prickly with age, so they need to be picked young and chopped finely. The stalks can be cooked like any other vegetable.

Borage oil comes from the borago officinalis plant that is native to the Mediterranean. The plant (adored by bees) is otherwise known as ‘starflower’ thanks to its beautiful blue star-shaped ...

A houseplant enthusiast shared the incredible transformation of her spider plant, which she claims doubled in size within just two weeks Claire, a confessed houseplant enthusiast and host of the ...

Plant cells use vacuoles to adjust their size and turgor pressure. Vacuoles usually account for changes in cell size when the cytoplasmic volume stays constant. Some vacuoles have specialized ...

Some have bright and colourful flowers, whilst others have leaves that turn red in autumn and fall off. No matter what the shape and size, all plants need the following things: ...

Plant ecology is a sub-discipline of ecology focussed on the distribution and abundance of plants, and their interactions with the biotic and abiotic environment. Biogeographic regions reflect the ...

Dermatitis. 2009;20(2):63-78. Other plants known for their spines include Serenoa repens (family Arecaceae), a North American plant commonly known as saw palmetto (Figure 6). This palm gets its ...

A recent study released by researchers at North Carolina State University offers new insights and guidelines for the accurate estimation of plant genome size using flow cytometry. Flow cytometry ...