A patchwork of green in the city
Wild plants in city gardens are defying expectations and keeping urban biodiversity alive and surprising.
Plants & People
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Unearthing the Botanical Legacy of the First World War
Long-forgotten flora collected during WWI are finally telling their stories, thanks to a 21st-century digital revival.
Indonesia’s Secret Spice Collection
When scientists ventured into the backyards of Indonesian families, they discovered something remarkable hiding behind everyday cooking. Smallholders in Aceh are stewards of a complex ecosystem of 24 wild spice varieties that most of the world has never heard of.
How Canada plans to plug biodiversity data gaps with CAN BON
Gonzalez and colleagues introduce CAN BON, the Canadian Biodiversity Observation Network, a new project to track changes across the nation.
Saving orchids in Serbia
Orchids are one of the most successful plant families on the planet, with over 20,000 species, but many of those species are endangered. For the orchids of Serbia, help is at hand.
Women, Plants, and the Power of a Name
Researchers uncover the real women behind botanical names, turning obscure eponyms into powerful stories of recognition and representation.
Plant Thieves Target Everything From Gardens to Botanic Collections
Insurance data suggests plant theft is increasing, spanning local garden crime to international poaching networks threatening conservation efforts and botanic gardens.
A rare plant with a taste for toxic soil is getting some help from unexpected allies with green fingers
Czech gardeners helped protect an endangered flower from extinction using their backyards. The simple trick could aid plant conservation worldwide.
Rome’s Deadliest Botanist
The Emperor Caligula wasn’t just interested in plants as poisons, he also knew of their healing properties. It seems that he just preferred the poison side of pharmacology.
Wikidata for Botanists: Connecting People, Plants, and Data
Wikidata is a global, open database that can help connect botanical data, such as species, collectors, and collections, and anyone in the botanical community can help improve it.
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