Science Shared
Science Shared: August 29
This week: Grassland destruction, the questions 100 botanists are asking, Arabidopsis, and more.
Puzzles
Sudoku Garden
The dandelion at the edge of the world
Growth & Development
How sterile stamens produce more seeds
One plant has swapped some of its stamens for false petals, and that's something that catches a bee's eye.
Plants & People
The brain does plant science, but the heart moves the body
A survey of 421 plant biologists found the strongest recruiter for botany isn't argument. It’s contact.
The Week in Botany
The Week in Botany August 23, 2026
This week: Tell-tale moss, inside biogeography and some computer assistance.
Plant of the Week
*Caladenia crebra*
An orchid that offers a wasp everything and delivers nothing.
Science Shared
Science Shared: August 22
This week: Plants in water, out of water and under water, among other things.
Puzzles
Sudoku Garden
World Plant Milk Day
Plants & People
How far can better technique take a plant app?
Apps are getting better and better at identifying plants, but are they ready for surveys in the field?
Introducing Species Dashboard
Get details on a species fast.
The Week in Botany
The Week in Botany August 17, 2026
This week: A sneaky orchid, the two sides of a leaf, and why a plant needs the bear necessities.
Plant of the Week
*Epilobium latifolium*
The national flower of Greenland.