“Many people equate plants with photosynthesis, yet Balanophora illustrates that being a plant does not require being green,” ...

Looking to mix it up this year? Try growing some of these unique plants, no matter the size of your space. The warmer months bring us lush greenery and bright blossoms, but some of us don't have quite ...

Flowers. Bells of Ireland (Moluccella laevis) is highly satisfying to grow due to its unusual look and ease of care. Its name is misleading since it is native to the droughty habitat of Mediterranean ...

At the base of mossy trees, deep in the mountains of Taiwan and mainland Japan or nestled in the subtropical forests of Okinawa, grows what most might mistake for a mushroom—but it is actually a very ...

Calycanthus floridus, commonly known as sweetshrub or Carolina allspice, is an unusual plant native to North America. Not only does this deciduous shrub have striking pink-red blooms, but the flowers ...

Balanophora is a plant that abandoned photosynthesis long ago and now lives entirely as a parasite on tree roots, hidden in ...

Scientists stunned to find strange ‘alien plant’ that doesn’t belong to any known species - Findings point to lack of clarity on how diverse ecosystems were before they were lost to time, researchers ...