Clerodendrum kelli—a newly described, Critically Endangered species found only in Nueva Ecija, Philippines— shown in photographs highlighting its overall habit (a), distinctive leaves (b), and flowers ...

On a freezing day in December 2021, I arrived in Madison, Wisconsin, to visit Simon Gilroy’s lab. In one room of the lab sat a flat of young tobacco and Arabidopsis plants, each imbued with ...

The world’s vegetation has a remarkable ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air and store it as biomass. In doing so, plants slow down climate change since the CO₂ they take up does not ...

Turns out, a bit of a green thumb can help fight the blues. For teachers looking to improve their classroom environment and boost their students’ wellbeing—and even their own—there is a simple yet ...

It’s not the same as going vegan, but it can also have a strong impact on reducing your carbon footprint. By Melissa Clark Melissa Clark is a food reporter and cooking columnist who has been reporting ...

“Help!” “Land here!” “Conserve resources!” “Get off!” “My fruits are ready to eat!” These are just some of the many messages we know plants—from a patch of moss to a 300-foot sequoia—can send. In fact ...

For people with hay fever, grass pollen is the most common trigger for symptoms. However, people with pollen allergies can also be allergic to weed, tree, or flower pollen. Within these groups, some ...

Every morning, I spring out of bed, eager to check on my housemates: Alvin the monstera albo, Allison the other albo, Dominic the philodendron domesticum variegated, and Connie the Thai constellation ...

Garden Walk organizers Pat Uhl (left) and Kathy Holmes enjoy a lounge area in the lush backyard of a home on the tour. Meditation garden? Check. Dock leading to a boat? Check. Wall of succulents?