Taxonomy & Evolution
A new study shows how differences in flower traits, pollinators preferences and other reproductive barriers help keep two closely related plant species separate, even though they can still produce healthy hybrid offspring.
Taxonomy & Evolution
*Pinguicula brendae* was identified as a new species by its unusual leaves.
Taxonomy & Evolution
Seeds kept in storage for years turned out different from fresh ones taken from the same wild populations, showing why seed backups are so useful.
annals-of-botany
Plants have evolved the ability to germinate in salty soils multiple times, in a case of convergent evolution
Paleo Week
Country level economic development and the number of grant-funded bryophyte researchers are major factors affecting fossil discovery
Paleo Week
Solanaceae species diversification began in the Late Cretaceous -- when dinosaurs ruled the Earth
Paleo Week
Fossils anchor root evolution to the tree of life
Taxonomy & Evolution
From fruit-eating animals to wind and self-launching seeds, flowering plants have changed their travel strategies as climates shifted over millions of years.
Taxonomy & Evolution
New research on Central African orchids reveals that even the smallest seeds can preserve clues about how plants evolved and adapted over time.
Plants & People
Nearly 10,000 People Helped Confirm a Botanical Hunch. Were You One of Them?
Taxonomy & Evolution
Gladiolas separated by space and time may be evolving into separate species
Ecosystems
The ancient evolutionary struggle between plants and insect herbivores never fails to surprise us. Science proven, watch it yourself!