Pokeweed, or pokeberry, is a plant with striking purple berries that pose a serious health risk if ingested, particularly for children and pets. Known to grow almost anywhere in the U.S., except
A video posted by the Instagram page Orchids of Kurt closely examines and depicts “The Puppet Master,” Bulbophyllum macrorhopalon. Indigenous to New Guinea, this species thrives in montane forests at elevations around
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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
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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
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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 SpaceX CRS-29 mission will carry these seeds, symbols
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Coupled with various anthropogenic factors, climate change is reshaping the habitats of numerous native trees and plant species across California, posing a significant threat to their survival. Recently published in Functional Ecology,
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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 tourist attractions; they’re biodiversity strongholds, preserving ecological wonders.
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The seemingly idyllic Tongass National Forest has been under siege. In the wake of a major blackheaded budworm infestation, countless acres of the expansive forest were stripped of their greenery, leaving a
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Pokeweed, or pokeberry, is a plant with striking purple berries that pose a serious health risk if ingested, particularly for children and pets. Known to grow almost anywhere in the U.S., except
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