What Tiny Orchid Seeds Reveal About Their Evolution
New research on Central African orchids reveals that even the smallest seeds can preserve clues about how plants evolved and adapted over time.
Taxonomy & Evolution
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How Thousands of Phone Snapshots Solved a Flower Colour Mystery
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This South African Gladiolus Might Actually Be Seven Species in Disguise
Gladiolas separated by space and time may be evolving into separate species
Trees Vs. Bugs: Novel Twists in A Timeless Plant Drama
The ancient evolutionary struggle between plants and insect herbivores never fails to surprise us. Science proven, watch it yourself!
Nigeria’s Silent Libraries of Plant Life
Thousands of overlooked plant specimens from this country could fill critical gaps in global biodiversity knowledge.
Taming the beasts: challenges of identification in big plant genera
Digital revolution provides perfect opportunity to identify species.
Potato Origin Mystery Solved
“Our findings show how a hybridization event between species can spark the evolution of new traits, allowing even more species to emerge. We’ve finally solved the mystery of where potatoes came from.” – Sanwen Huang
Cryptanthus bahianus: The Flower That Defies Its Genus
The exception that proves the rule: Cryptanthus bahianus takes the sweet route, not the aromatic one
How Heliamphora turns a first date into a last meal
Researchers at Colorado State University have found the genetic basis of attraction – if you’re a carnivorous plant seeking prey.
Buzz, Bounce, and Stick: The Secret Role of a Flower’s Petal
A specialised petal in a buzz-pollinated flower acts like a pollen traffic controller, guiding grains to the perfect spot on a bee’s body.
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