Scientists discovered that the red stigmas in wind-pollinated trees accumulate anthocyanin, the same compounds that are revealed in autumn leaves after green chlorophyll production slows down and ...

Hazelnuts have long been prized as a tasty and nutritious food. Found in forests statewide in Missouri, they are a favorite wild edible for many people. Squirrels and other small mammals feast on the ...

Even botanists can be surprised at the sheer variety of a houseplant often known only for being indestructible.

Perennials, shrubs and small trees native to the Chihuahuan Desert give color to San Antonio gardens while providing food and ...

Nothing says spring like the arrival of flowers in the garden. Grow this native shrub for a colorful yard that brings birds ...

No. 15 overall pick in this year’s draft enjoys whirlwind first night as member of Red Wings organization Red Wings select ‘really good two-way player’ Michael Brandsegg-Nygard at No. 15 ...

For those living in the warmest U.S. climates, this shrub not only offers privacy, but it also attracts and supports local ...

Rooibos tea is also known as red tea or red bush tea. It is made using leaves from a shrub called Aspalathus linearis, usually grown on the western coast of South Africa. Traditional rooibos are ...

The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

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The term native plant is fluid and can have many different meanings. In general, native plants are species that were present at the beginning of the European settlement of North America. These plants ...

Feb. 6, 2025 — A study has identified key genetic pathways in corn that help its roots branch out to find water in soil; the varieties adapted to temperate regions like the U.S. corn belt showed ...