Plants & People
Have We Forgotten the Names of Plants?
New research finds that people are no worse at naming common wild plants than they were two decades ago, but younger adults may be missing out on everyday plant knowledge.
Plants & People
Sweet Potatoes on Mars
An orange vegetable for a red planet
Plants & People
How American Crops Changed Europe
Archeobotany and historical records show how American plants travelled
Plants & People
Rat Tales from the Attic Floor
18th century rodent cache tells rich botanical history
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.
Plants & People
Can a Garden Change How You Feel About Wildlife?
New research suggests that gardens and green spaces may quietly reshape how we feel about animals, including species many people overlook or dislike.
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How Thousands of Phone Snapshots Solved a Flower Colour Mystery
Nearly 10,000 People Helped Confirm a Botanical Hunch. Were You One of Them?
Plants & People
Kelp Quest! Take the Plunge
The Seattle Aquarium needs your help for a seafloor survey
Plants & People
What It Takes to Get Europe Watching Flowers
A Europe-wide search for Primula veris showed that successful citizen science depends not just on technology, but on culture, language and local knowledge.
Plants & People
The Invasive Species Message That's Missing Its Audience
Tell gardeners not to plant alien species and they shrug. Give them practical advice about problem plants and they listen.
Plants & People
Smells Like Green City?
Scientists reveal that the mix of plant scents and pollution in city parks shifts with location and weather, quietly shaping the benefits of a simple walk outdoors.
Plants & People
Fizz With a Conscience: Reintegrating Indigenous Knowledge Into Australia’s Native Food Industry
A vitamin-rich drink made with a native plant shows how science, law and Traditional Knowledge can combine to create healthier products while delivering real benefits to Indigenous communities.