In Florida’s wetlands, the carnivorous pitcher plant is blurring the lines between predator and ally. Home to entire unique ecosystems, there are more to these ancient organisms than many realize. So ...

Ever notice how some gardens seem to thrive with fewer pests and more blooms? The secret often lies in attracting the right ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." But it's important to understand what these plants can and cannot do. For example, many different plants ...

Aphids are one pest that make every gardener sigh as they return continuously. They're extremely common and don't discriminate in the plants they attack – ornamentals, edibles, flowers, foliage, and ...

The shrub-like plant Rhynchotechum discolor produces fruit that are difficult to see from above but suitable for ground-dwelling insects. However, seed dispersal by insects was previously thought to ...

Q. Most examples of unusual wildlife are animals. Which plants do you think are notable, or at least interesting, in some way? A. I have received this question before, the first time being from Joab ...

The findings reveal that insects developed modern patterns of herbivory long before flowering plants flourished, upending a long-held hypothesis Jack Tamisiea Paleontologist Conrad Labandeira, the ...