Plant Life

November 5, 2023

New Plant Discovery in Arunachal Pradesh: Meet the Lysionotus Ziroensis!

Tucked away in the lush, green folds of Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Subansiri district, a new botanical wonder has emerged. Meet Lysionotus ziroensis, the latest addition to the family of epiphytic plants that

OKNP botanists Devin Rodgers and Toby Shaya

Discovery·Plant Life

Kentucky’s Latest Natural Marvel: The Carnivorous Sundew Makes Its Debut

Kentucky’s plant scene just got more interesting! The Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves (OKNP) has found something special – a carnivorous plant, the Round-leaved Sundew, right in our backyard. This isn’t just a new plant; it’s a whole new perspective

November 13, 2023

Choctaw Nation’s Heirloom Seeds Set for Space Station in Groundbreaking NASA Mission!

Plant Life·Space·USA

The Choctaw Nation and NASA are teaming up in a historic move, sending Choctaw heirloom seeds to the International Space Station(ISS). This November, the

Nature’s Big Comeback: Extinct Oak Tree Found Alive in Texas!

Discovery·Nature·Plant Life

In a breathtaking twist, the Quercus tardifolia, believed to be extinct, has resurfaced in Texas’ Big Bend National Park. America’s national parks aren’t mere

Pollenating Bee. Photo Source: Rawpixel (CC0 1.0)

Nature·Plant Life

Plants Boost Nectar Sugar by 20% Within Minutes of Hearing Bee Buzzing, Study Shows

Scientists have found something amazing about how plants and bees work together. When bees buzz around flowers, the plants actually respond by making their nectar – the sweet liquid bees feed on

Govind Tekaleand

Karmactive Staff

May 22, 2025

Sycamore Gap Northumberland National Park. Photo Credit: Clément Proust

Nature·News·Plant Life·UK

Sycamore Gap Tree Vandals Convicted: £623K Damage Assessed as 8 New Shoots and 49 Saplings Offer Hope

The iconic Sycamore Gap tree case reached a turning point on May 9, 2025, when Daniel Graham (39) and Adam Carruthers (32) were convicted of criminal damage. The Newcastle Crown Court jury

Govind Tekale

May 10, 2025

Endangered species Protection sought for Rare Willamette Valley Plant

Conservation·News·Plant Life·USA

Willamette Valley’s Last Native Peavine Clings to Life After Losing 98% of Its Original Prairie Habitat

A rare flower found in Oregon’s Willamette Valley is now at the center of conservation efforts. The Center for Biological Diversity filed a petition on April 29, 2025, asking the U.S. Fish

Rahul Somvanshi

May 2, 2025

The Large White Flowers Of The Key Largo Tree Cactus. Photo Credit: Susan Kolterman (Florida Museum)

Plant Life

Sea-Level Rise Destroys Only U.S. Key Largo Tree Cactus Population in Florida’s Coastal Zone

The United States has lost its only known population of the Key Largo tree cactus, marking what scientists believe is the first local plant extinction in the country directly caused by sea-level

Rahul Somvanshi

April 14, 2025

Sentry milk-vetch.Photo Source: U.S Fish and wild life service

Plant Life

Sentry Milk-Vetch Recovery Plan Targets 8 Populations of 1,000 Plants in Grand Canyon

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a revised recovery plan for the sentry milk-vetch, a tiny endangered plant found exclusively in Grand Canyon National Park. Announced on April 10, 2025,

Govind Tekale

April 13, 2025

Representative Image Poisonous Pong Pong fruit, Photo Source: Mokkie (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Nature·Plant Life

Pong Pong Tree Blamed for 537 Deaths Yearly Now Appears in ‘The White Lotus’ Thailand Season

HBO’s “The White Lotus” Season 3 has put a spotlight on Thailand’s natural hazards, featuring the pong pong tree (Cerbera odollam). When a resort worker warns guest Saxon Ratliff about the tree’s

Rahul Somvanshi

April 11, 2025

Texas Golden Gladecress. Photo Credits: Amber Bearb (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service)

Conservation·Plant Life

Texas Golden Glade Cress Faces Extinction With Only 3 Populations Left on Private Land

A tiny yellow flower found only in East Texas now has a fighting chance at survival. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) approved a final recovery plan on April 8, 2025,

Govind Tekale

April 11, 2025

iGEM uOttawa seeks sustainable semaglutide production amid Ozempic shortage. Photo Sources: Amelia Adams

Health·Plant Life

Grow Your Own Ozempic: Students Develop Plant-Based Weight Loss Drugs

University of Ottawa undergraduates have created a sustainable way to produce weight loss drugs using plants, potentially addressing global shortages and high costs. A team of undergraduate researchers at the University of

Tejal Somvanshi

March 24, 2025

Ochoco lomatium under the Endangered Species.Photo Source:The Center for Biological Diversity is a national.

Conservation·News·Plant Life

Rare Oregon Flower Faces Extinction as Habitat Loss Wipes Out Largest Population

A rare flower found only in central Oregon is fighting for survival as habitat threats mount. The Center for Biological Diversity has asked the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list the

Govind Tekale

March 23, 2025

Corpse Flower at the U.S. Botanic Garden. Photo Source: itoldya

Australia·Plant Life

Australia’s 15-Year Corpse Flower Blooms; ‘The Forgotten Sense’ on Human Odor vs. Animals.

Recently the corpse flower bloomed after 13 years in Australia. It drew crowds as it smells like a dead body. But, despite the horrible smell, the people went to see and smell

Govind Tekale

February 19, 2025

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