Plant of the Week
*Ludwigia alternifolia*
The plant named after its seedbox.
Science Shared
Science Shared: October 10
This week: It's been a busy week for *Arabidopsis thaliana*.
Puzzles
Sudoku Garden
Happy Birthday Fiji
Ecosystems
When Does a Partnership Stop Working? Hornworts Reveal the Hidden Complexity of Symbiosis With Cyanobacteria
Hornworts and cyanobacteria show that even ancient partnerships can depend on where, when and how their partners meet.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
How does a leaf know when to die?
Botanists think they've found the amino acid that signals when a leaf is ready to drop.
Close Encounters
Not Just New Cats: The New Botanical Species Discovered in Ecuador’s Centinela Ridge
Two new members of the African violet family have been identified
Meeting Plant Scientists
Heloiza L. Zirondi: Seeking The Burning Question
Botany One interviews Dr Heloiza Zirondi, a plant and fire ecologist looking to understand plant regeneration in the Brazilian Cerrado, the most diverse savannah in the world.
Close Encounters
A plant one biologist said should be impossible
Fed up of adverts for scams to earn a passive income? You’re going to hate this plant.
Plants & People
Should Cities Fight or Embrace Changing Nature?
Urban biodiversity is changing around us, forcing us to decide when to resist change, when to accept it and when to guide it.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Going With the Flow: How Chemical Cues Shape Plant Strategies
Barley plants make small talk with neighbors to communicate growth and defense strategies
Close Encounters
The unappreciated pollinators of Northern Europe
Blue tits might add a bit of colour to the garden, but it turns out that might be doing a lot more than that.
The Week in Botany
The Week in Botany October 5, 2026
This week: Stress, Urban Biodiversity and Sticky Bottoms.