Scientists in Japan have rediscovered an extremely rare species of parasitic "fairy lantern" that was presumed to be extinct. The mysterious plant, Thismia kobensis, belongs to a rarely seen, ...

Recent research has shown that plants help themselves grow by releasing volatile organic compounds. These chemicals form a mist of aerosols above the vegetation that blocks some of the direct light ...

MILFORD, Ohio — From Super-blooms in Southern California to Poppies in Ohio, spring is beautiful. But thousands of plants in the U.S. are invasive species, disrupting delicate ecosystems. Now, ...

Once we get past the middle of April, we have nearly 14 hours of daylight and warming temperatures. These vernal conditions, along with some moisture, set the tone for the annual growth of spring ...