Taxonomy & Evolution
“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
Ecosystems
The exception that proves the rule: Cryptanthus bahianus takes the sweet route, not the aromatic one
News in Brief
Researchers at Colorado State University have found the genetic basis of attraction – if you’re a carnivorous plant seeking prey.
Close Encounters
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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A plant hidden in a herbarium may prove to be unique to Hawai’i.
Ecosystems
A deep dive into how the unique floral structures of Bauhinia galpinii have evolved to attract and interact with swallowtail butterflies.
Taxonomy & Evolution
What was thought to be a single vanilla orchid species turns out to be two distinct plants, both fighting for survival.
Taxonomy & Evolution
Some rice plants have evolved special flower traits to fertilize themselves instead of relying on the wind, helping them survive and reproduce more easily.
News in Brief
Pitcher plants may be using red colouration to warn potential pollinators away from their traps.
News in Brief
Plant collections in botanical gardens worldwide have hit maximum capacity and face new challenges for conservation.
Ecosystems
Explore the complex mutualistic relationship between figs and wasps that supports rich diversity in tropical rainforests.
News in Brief
Biological soil crusts are communities of organisms that live in intimate interaction with the soil. These communities, also known as biocrusts, can be formed by a