Plants

Plants are just trying to reproduce; immune systems are just trying to keep us safe

In a new book, the wisdom of plants is a balm for our changing planet

The Morris sisters made significant contributions to botany and entomology, but their stories were erased from the history of early American science, both accidentally and by design.

A humble thistle blossom in southern Spain somehow keeps itself up to 18 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than the surrounding air

The engineered “firefly petunia” emits a continuous green glow thanks to genes from a light-up mushroom

From self-pollination to bogs, cranberries are a Thanksgiving classic with many fascinating botanical and genetic features

Trees can outsmart animals such as squirrels and birds by synchronizing their seed production

 “Pepper X” is officially the hottest pepper in the world, weighing in with 2.693 million Scoville heat units. The creator reveals his process and experience tasting the pepper

In addition to finding where citrus come from, researchers have pinpointed the genetic origins of the fruits’ tart taste

These mysterious spots of barren soil have fascinated scientists for years. Now evidence of their existence beyond two known locations is stirring up a fresh round of contention

When trees get too hot, energy production in their leaves breaks down

The world’s oldest moss has survived Earth’s shifting landscapes for more than 400 million years, but climate change is happening faster than it can adapt