Spanish Christian missionaries adopted the unique structure of the plant as symbols of the last days of Jesus and especially his crucifixion ... The symbolism of the different floral parts is as ...

Of all the queer-coded flowers throughout history, this ancient plant is a rare jewel in the horticultural world ...

Introduction: Plant diversity and soil microbial diversity are important driving factors in sustaining ecosystem multifunctionality (EMF) in terrestrial ecosystems. However, little is known about the ...

Furthermore, the development of new antibiotics has slowed dramatically since the 1950s’ golden age of discovery. Plants produce a variety of bioactive secondary metabolites that could be used to fuel ...

Discover the key differences between wild and false strawberries. Learn how to identify each type and why it matters for ...

They look good from January to May – even when their seed has set, their sepals are persistently handsome ... Cut back the large leathery leaves when flowers and new foliage emerge and mulch plants ...

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Tulips have a long history. I wondered why. Let me ponder the reasons. They have splendid, colorful blossoms, which make them ...

Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," among other books. Reach him via Katie Rohman at [email protected].

Whether you’re planting in your yard, on a windowsill, or in a public space, you can help create more bird-friendly habitats with native plants. Find the best plants for your area (and where to get ...

Plant breeding is the production of plants by selective mating or hybridization. It is the traditional mechanism for producing new varieties of plants for horticulture and agriculture.