A plant that looks like a fungus, lives like a parasite, and clones itself in the dark—Balanophora may be one of evolution’s ...

Some plants produce heat, which has long puzzled botanists. But a new study suggests that infrared radiation is an ancient ...

The Cuban petticoat palm tree (Copernicia macroglossa) is native to Cuba and a really great specimen palm to add to the landscape. The unique feature of the palm is its fan-shaped leaves that have no ...

While many modern plants use colorful flowers to attract pollinators, ancient palm-like plants called cycads lure them by ...

Watch how a lemon cucumber was growing from a seed to fruits in this time lapse. The cucumber seed was planted in a pot with ...

Ever seen this type of cucumber? This time-lapse shown how a burr gherkin/maroon cucumber was planted from a seed to harvest-able fruits. After 5 days of sowing, a seedling sprouted up and developed ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Delphine Farmer, Colorado State University; Mj Riches, Colorado State University, and ...

Based on the photo, your papaya plant is already producing female flowers. Male flowers appear in large clusters, unlike female flowers, which appear singly. If you are concerned about your plant not ...

In the California desert, wealthy women are paying eye-watering amounts of money to have their intimate areas covered by fruits, vegetables and flowers. At a retreat in Joshua Tree National Park, ...