Some stinky plants independently evolved an enzyme to take the same molecule behind our bad breath and turn it into the smell of rotting flesh.

IN KEEPING WITH the other week’s article, let us add to our list of great summer plants. All of these selections are for their foliage. 1. Rex begonias These begonias are noted for their large 6- to 8 ...

With a nickname like ‘skunk cabbage’, the infamously stinky flowers of Symplocarpus renifolius are unlikely to grace a bridal ...

When healthy shrubs and flowers turn yellow, wilt, and die, root rot may be the cause. Here are more signs of root rot and ...

However, writing in Nature, Li et al. provide strong evidence supporting the air as being a major route for plastics to enter plants. Plants can absorb plastic particles directly from the air.

Dr. Eddie Miles Louis Smith MSU Extension Service I’ve always been drawn to plants with maroon-colored leaves. There is ...

Fortunately, our plants send out signals long before this tragedy occurs. There are many indications that you are underwatering your plants that apply to both indoor plants and outdoor plants in ...

One of the most classic varieties for a hedge, holly is easily recognized for its dark glossy leaves and their sharp edges.

Surrounding yourself with plants not only enhances the visual appeal of your environment but also contributes to a healthier, calmer and more rejuvenated you. Introducing nature’s air purifiers ...

Nankai University researchers have found that plant leaves can directly absorb microplastics (MPs) from the atmosphere, leading to a widespread presence of plastic polymers in vegetation.

We’re at the precipice of a mass extinction, of all plants across the East Coast,” said Prof. Bethany Bradley of UMass. “If we do nothing, we do more harm.” ...