In the dark and moist understories of the subtropical forests of Shimoshima Island in Japan grow parasitic plants that feed on the roots of other plants. They are called Balanophora, and for over a ...

A new paper in Annals of Botany, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that pollination can have a dramatic effect on how plants grow and change. The study shows that when plants and ...

Bee diversity mapped: Analysis of millions of records confirms roughly 21,000 named bee species, with more likely in poorly sampled regions. Pollination’s vital role: Bees underpin major shares of ...

Around 4,000 plant species from different parts of the world secrete nectar outside their flowers, such as on their stems or leaves, through secretory glands known as extrafloral nectaries. Unlike ...

Human changes to the environment have been linked to widespread pollinator declines. New research shows that intensive land use will further decrease pollination and reproductive success of wild ...

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With the start of May begins Alaska Native Plant Month, a time to celebrate not only the precious sprigs awakening from their ...

Flowers are more than just pretty—they’re intricate biological machines designed to attract pollinators and ensure reproduction. From vivid petals to sweet nectar, every detail serves a purpose in ...

A group of dedicated volunteers is grabbing their gardening gloves and getting to work to better the community this spring by planting a pollinator garden at Cushing Park.