Drawings Put into Evidence the Lack of Plant Awareness in College Students
New research reveals college students’ mental pictures of plants are surprisingly basic, similar to those of third-grade children.
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Ancient Gardens Show Maori Farmers’ Mastery
New evidence reveals sweet potato was a key crop for Aotearoa / New Zealand’s first farmers 700 years ago.
Small Gardens Add Up to Big Climate Impact
Despite their modest size, private gardens pack a powerful punch against climate change when working together, reveals a new study of 2.4 million Flemish gardens.
Scientists Unite to Speed Up Discovery of New Plants and Fungi
In the 2030 Declaration on Scientific Plant and Fungal Collecting, botanists from around the world commit to working together to find Earth’s unknown plants and fungi before they disappear.
Rare Pitcher Plants Vanish Into Shadowy Plant Trade
Plant sellers and buyers struggle to verify if rare carnivorous plants were legally collected from the wild.
The Scary Side of Botany: “bleeding” plants
Alongside grinning pumpkins and creepy skeletons, the botanical world brings its own spine-tingling magic to Halloween. Let’s uncover the secrets of some fascinating plants with hidden surprises—like those that produce blood-red juices.
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.
The People Who Never Forgot Their Plants
Hidden in the Catalan Pyrenees, mountain communities show us how deep plant connections can flourish.
Balancing Research and Conservation in Botanical Collections
Herbarium specimens are irreplaceable windows into the past. New guidelines help researchers use them responsibly.
Ancient Seeds Spill the Secrets of French Wine
Grape pips from archaeological digs reveal how wine varieties evolved over 10,000 years in France.
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