THREE different kinds of plastids have been observed in Venus flytrap, each in cells which perform a unique function in the plant. In the same cells, however, there are other organelles (for example, ...

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Native or indigenous Filipino plants are those that occur naturally in a region, ecosystem, or habitat in the Philippines without human introduction. These plants have already adapted to the local ...

Forget five a day, scientists have said getting 30 portions of fruit and vegetables a week is even better for your health – and that eating a large variety of plants is just as key. And before you ...

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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 ...

Katie Field receives funding from the ERC, the NERC, and the Leverhulme Trust. Silvia Pressel receives funding from the ERC, NERC, Newton Fund. When people consider extraordinary plants, most probably ...

“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 ...

Every year when spring officially arrives, people spend more time in the great outdoors as the season gears up. Whether you’re looking for help identifying plants along your morning hike or designing ...

The oldest plant ever to be regenerated has been grown from 32,000-year-old seeds—beating the previous recordholder by some 30,000 years. (Related: "'Methuselah' Tree Grew From 2,000-Year-Old Seed.") ...