Close Encounters
The Cross-Cultural Partnership That Rediscovered Guatemala’s Lost Passionflower
Although long thought to be extinct, Passiflora clypeophylla still thrives in the karst forests of Rubel Cruz in north-central Guatemala.
Ecosystems
What Would a Flower Need an Elephant’s Trunk For?
A recent study uncovers the overlooked purpose of the strange floral snouts in some lousewort species.
Plants & People
Ancient Sacred Stories Shed Light on the Long-debated Ecological Value of Indian Savannas
By tracing the plants featured in local literary traditions, researchers have uncovered new clues to the controversial history of tropical savannas in India—offering a widened biocultural perspective to better inform conservation policies.
Ecosystems
Eau De Fourmi Mourante: A Bizarre Floral Fragrance To Attract the Right Lover
When it comes to flower scents, it’s not always roses and rainbows. It can be anything from sweaty feet to the chemical cries of suffering bugs, as recently shown by science.
Ecosystems
The Buzz Behind Your Favourite Morning Aroma
Nothing like the smell of fresh coffee in the morning. According to science, we might want to thank the bees for it.
Ecosystems
Trees Vs. Bugs: Novel Twists in A Timeless Plant Drama
The ancient evolutionary struggle between plants and insect herbivores never fails to surprise us. Science proven, watch it yourself!
Ecosystems
Eccentric Pollinating Mates for An Eccentric Flowering Plant
Science has just proven the most despised bugs in human history to be key pollinators of some of the most bizarre and fascinating plants on Earth.
Ecosystems
Unearthing the Old Mystery of Underground Melons
After decades of sparse evidence, a recent study has brought new insights into the seed dispersal strategy of a peculiar African wild melon whose fruits grow hidden beneath the soil.
Close Encounters
Plants Might Get Explosive When It Comes to Ensuring Their Paternity
Like many animals, some plants can actively hamper their rivals’ attempts to reproduce in previously unimagined ways, according to a recent study published in The American Naturalist.
Ecosystems
Could Climate Change and Pollinator Loss Turn Chocolate Back into an Expensive Delicacy?
A new study outlines some of the biggest threats that environmental change poses to the worldwide production of cacao, the plant source for chocolate, and some ideas to overcome them in the near future.