Burning Desire Leads to Delayed Gratification for the Natal Crocus
An underground plant saves seeds for six months before letting ants scatter them.
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Tapirs disperse seeds further than other medium-sized mammals in tropical forests
Modern-day tapirs help spread large seeds across rainforests much farther than smaller animals can, making them crucial for forest survival.
The warmer your home, the better you will germinate at higher temperatures
A recent study suggests that different populations of a Mediterranean plant have different capacities to cope with the effects of climate change.
Garden Plants That Help Pollinators Face Resistance From Homeowners
Neat and tidy yard preferences make homeowners reluctant to plant wildflowers that could help save bees and butterflies.
Giant Marri Trees Are Secret Saviours of Western Australia’s Native Bees
One tree species supports over 80 types of native bees in Western Australia’s unique ecosystem.
Plant ID Apps Can Match Expert Botanists at Species Recognition
Artificial intelligence can now identify plants with up to 99% accuracy, challenging expert botanists at their own game.
Mountain Snowfields Are Turning into Green Oases
Climate warming makes snow melt earlier in mountains, creating surprising new hotspots where plants thrive
Plant Disease Detectives Find Huge Diversity of Tree Pathogens in Portugal
Plant pathologists have discovered 48 species of microscopic water moulds threatening trees across Portugal, with many traced to centuries of plant trade.
Birds Thrive Better in Urban Grass Fields Than Along Roads
Urban grass fields support more bird species than roadsides, showing the vital importance of preserving green spaces in cities.
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