Flowers
Why Sunflowers Are Ukraine's National Flower
People around the world are embracing the bright bloom as a symbol of solidarity with the beleaguered country
Warming Temperatures Are Turning Antarctica Green
Native flowering plant species grew faster and more densely in the last decade than in the previous 50 years combined
Plants Are Blossoming a Month Early in the U.K. Because of Climate Change
Earlier bloom dates could disrupt relationships between wildlife and cause species to collapse if they can’t adapt quickly enough, researchers warn
Moonbows, Starling Migrations and Other Rare Natural Phenomena Worth Traveling For
Being in the right place at the right time makes for an awe-inspiring trip
Air Pollution Makes It Harder for Insect Pollinators to Find Flowers
Some bug populations were reduced up to 70 percent in areas exposed to diesel exhaust and ozone contamination
Why Are So Few Flowers and Fruits Blue? And More Questions From Our Readers
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Honey Has Numerous Health Benefits for Bees
From pesticide detox to increased longevity, the pros of the sweet stuff go well beyond simply nourishing the hardworking insects in the hive
The American Bumblebee Has Nearly Vanished From Eight States
In two decades, the insect's population has declined by nearly 90 percent due to a combination of threats, including habitat loss, pesticides and diseases
What Do These Extinct Plants Smell Like?
A multidisciplinary collaboration resurrects three types of flora lost due to 20th-century colonialism
1,800-Year-Old Flower Bouquets Found in Tunnel Beneath Teotihuacán Pyramid
The well-preserved plants were likely used in a ritual ceremony
Scientists Discover a New Plant Organ
The structure, called a cantil, holds up the flower-bearing arm of the thale cress, a long-studied species
Corpse Flower Steals the Spotlight at Abandoned California Gas Station
A local nursery owner grew the rare botanical wonder and shared the bloom with the community, where they could touch and interact with the plant
Extremely Rare Orchid Tricks Horny Beetles Into Carrying Its Pollen
The flower found in southern Africa releases a chemical so irresistible to longhorn beetles that they attempt to mate with it
Virtually Celebrate Peak Bloom With Ten Fun Facts About Cherry Blossoms
This year's National Cherry Blossom Festival will feature a mix of in-person and online events
How Much Do Flies Help With Pollination?
The much-maligned insect could be the key to ensuring future supplies of many of the world’s favorite foods
Watch First Time-Lapse Footage of a Rare Moonflower Cactus Blossoming
The rare Amazonian cactus blooms only once a year for 12 hours
This Fungus Makes Convincing Fake Flowers From Scratch
The yellow, flower-shaped growths lure in pollinator insects to spread the fungus’ spores
Climate Change Is Making Allergy Season Worse
New research finds climate change is making allergy season arrive earlier and bring higher pollen loads in North America
To Save the Corpse Flower, Horticulturalists Are Playing the Role of Matchmakers
Genetic diversity is needed to produce viable plants. Scientists are using animal breeding methods to conserve the titan arum
Why Do the Planets All Orbit the Sun in the Same Plane?
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