Microscopic pores on the surface of leaves called stomata help plants "breathe" by controlling how much water they lose due ...

Researchers have constructed a detailed picture of the mechanism behind plant stomata opening, a key process in minimizing ...

Asters, Groundsels, and especially Thistles, afford most familiar examples of a hairy or downy pappus; those of thistles, &c.

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The leaves have started turning a mix of reds, yellows and browns, falling from the trees and creating a beautiful and rustic ...

Herbal remedies are alternative medicines derived from plant matter. For centuries, people have used the leaves, seeds, stems, and oil extracts of various plants in medicine. However, herbal ...

This is herb week! We are planting a handful of cool season herbs that will mature before our first freeze and will have a ...

Essential oil of holy basil is distilled from leaves and flowers of the plant. You can also make holy basil tea using the leaves, flowers, or dried leaf powder. The herb can also be used to make ...

Planting garlic in the fall is one of the simplest and most rewarding things you can do in your garden. No matter how much ...

Researchers have successfully developed a banana plant resistant to two of the most harmful diseases affecting bananas: ...

Unless a "hard prune" is necessary for a plant, it's recommended by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to make small but ...

The Venus flytrap ( Dionaea muscipula) is an iconic carnivorous plant that traps insects using its specialized leaves. With their fascinating biology and whimsical appearance, Venus flytraps have ...