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

Conservation·News·Plant Life·USA

Lawsuit Filed to Protect Rare Desert Wildflower as 9-Month Federal Deadline Missed in Nevada Water Crisis

A rare desert wildflower that depends on groundwater for survival is at the center of a new environmental lawsuit. The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on

Karmactive Staff

July 2, 2025

Nature·Plant Life

Plant Roots Respond to Drought in Hours Through ROS Signals, Could Transform Crop Resilience

British scientists have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that explains how plant roots rapidly respond to drought conditions, potentially opening new paths for developing water-efficient crops crucial for future food security. Researchers

Govind Tekale

June 17, 2025

Conservation·Plant Life·USA

California’s Endangered Purple Amole Makes Stunning Comeback: 16,000 Plants Found on Single Ranch

A rare purple flower once on the brink of extinction is blooming in record numbers in California, giving scientists new hope for its survival. This spring, researchers discovered 16,000 Camatta Canyon amole

Govind Tekale

June 12, 2025

Plant Life

Ghost Orchid Population Crashes to Fewer Than 1,000 Plants, USFWS Proposes Endangered Status

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has proposed adding Florida’s famous ghost orchid to the endangered species list. This rare white flower faces serious threats from poaching, habitat loss, and climate

Govind Tekale

June 6, 2025

Fertilizer helps grasslands grow strong, Photo Source: Binghamton University

Plant Life

Fertilizer Helps Grasslands Resist 19% Drought Damage and Grow 24% More in Global Trial

Fertilizer does more than make plants grow bigger. It can also help them survive drought, according to new research spanning 26 grassland sites across nine countries. The study shows that while drought

Govind Tekale

May 28, 2025

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

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