Beneath the forest floor lies an overlooked secret: many plants grow a second set of roots far deeper than expected sometimes ...

Hidden beneath the forest floor, Thismia is one of nature’s strangest and most secretive plants. Often called the "vampire plant," it doesn’t photosynthesize like most plants – instead, it ...

A summer vacation can be beneficial for our houseplants provided that we pay attention to some abiotic (nonliving) factors.

A summer vacation can be beneficial for our houseplants provided that we pay attention to some abiotic (nonliving) factors.

Bamboo mushrooms are tropical fungi known for their lace-like skirt, ecological role in decomposition, and unique ...

From the coast to mountains and from mild climates to nearly arctic conditions, Maine encompasses more than a hundred types ...

Lianas are spreading in tropical forests, harming trees and cutting carbon storage. They thrive on rising CO2 and show up in ...

Vincentini says not all non-native species are inherently invasive. To earn that designation, a plant has to influence one of ...

The new species, measuring just over half an inch long, was discovered on Equatorial Guinea’s Bioko Island, according to ...