THIS book, as the author himself states, "is devoted to plant geography in the narrower sense", plant ecology being outside its scope. As a consequence, the treatment is essentially factual in ...

The induction of flowering is of major importance from an ecological and agronomic point of view. Timely and synchronous flowering is essential to optimize pollination and allow seed production and ...

Q: What can I do in my garden to help out the bees? I know I should plant more flowers, but what type? Is there anything else I can do? European honeybees are the most familiar pollinators, but native ...

Today, ants are pretty much everywhere. To learn more about how these insects conquered the world, scientists used a combination of fossils, DNA, and data on the habitat preferences of modern species ...

Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...

We couldn’t love these gorgeous blooms any more than we already do, which is why we’re always looking forward to peony season. Think you know all there is to know about peonies? Test your knowledge ...

Almost every plant we eat has a flower, and flowering plants populate every corner of the planet. But many questions remain about how and when this vast group emerged throughout the history of life on ...

Container gardening isn’t just for vegetables. Growing flowers in containers offers a versatile method of adding color around your yard. Whether you live in an apartment, have limited space, are new ...

In his vast correspondence with other contemporary naturalists, Charles Darwin mentions an “abominable mystery”. This mystery was the origin of angiosperms or plants with flowers. The fossil record ...

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