Australian collections of the endangered and notoriously unpredictable flowers have popped off in recent years, as ‘personas’ like Putricia, Stinkerella and Smellanie prove a hit with nosy spectators ...

Discover auspicious Vastu plants like tulsi, neem, lotus and marigold, and learn where to place them to attract positivity, prosperity and peace at home. (Pic credit: Pinterest) Mango leaves at doors ...

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Many people in Britain and Ireland started the year off with an annual flower-hunting event. Image by wirestock on Freepik While many people spend the first day of the year sleeping in after a night ...

The reproductive structures of cycads, an ancient seed plant, heat up with infrared radiation to attract beetle pollinators, a new study suggests. Artwork by Lillian Soucy The bright colors and strong ...

The words “pollination” and “flower” may seem inseparable, but plants began courting insects millions of years before they evolved flashy petals. Now we know how they may have done it: not with ...

Even before the air takes a chill, holiday decorations begin appearing in window displays, at markets, and on front porches. One of the most popular decorative plants this time of year is the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Don’t be fooled by this plant’s beautiful flowers. Even in ...

As summer fades away and fall settles in, birds in North America begin preparing for the cold season—and your yard can become a vital fuelling station for these feathered visitors. By planting the ...