Tag: Plants

The leaf surface secretes a thin layer of organic acids that dissolve nutrients directly from the dust. Instead of relying ...

Orchids do not always reward their pollinators: they sometimes mislead them. From flowers that mimic insects to flowers that smell ...

Storm loads trigger tiny lightning bolts on leaves and needles, new study reports Thunderstorms can bring much more than rain ...

Mushrooms and compost helped legumes thrive in harsh conditions Home-grown chickpeas could be on the menu of future astronauts. With ...

Plants that have lived for thousands of years reveal their secrets to longevity in new book In botanical timesChristophe BoisChelsea ...

There's a good reason why densely growing plants fare better than solitary stems For a plant growing on the forest ...