Botanists have discovered a new species of the genus Musa aka wild banana. The new species belongs to the subgenera Rhodochlamys, other members of which are...
Scientists have discovered the cellular mechanism for blue petunias Picture credit: Cell Reports Pictured above is a blue petunia (left) and a genetically altered petunia lacking...
Growing quietly in the Venezuelan Andes is a gorgeous new member to the daisy family of Asteraceae (well “new “to the collective knowledge of humanity). (photo...
from BBC: “Forests with dense canopies create a microclimate that protects a variety of cold-adapted plant species from warming air temperatures, a study has shown.” link:...
…or, at least, accumulates inside them. Scientist in Australia have discovered gold in Eucalyptus trees, possibly indicating deposits deep in the Earth’s crust. more via Smithsonian...