The newly discovered bee, which Hung described as "sparkly blue" in color, is the only species in the genus Andrena that has ...

A team of scientists have identified a gene in poplar trees that enhances photosynthesis and can boost tree height. The study ...

As spring arrives and hummingbirds begin their migration back up north, have a bountiful supply of nectar ready by growing ...

A team of scientists discovered a naturally occurring gene in the poplar tree that enhances photosynthetic activity and ...

Trees, as you were likely taught in school, gain the bulk of their mass through photosynthesis – converting light, water drawn from the soil, and carbon dioxide from the air to energy in the form of ...

Plant species can fulfill different functions within an ecosystem, even if they are closely related to each other. This ...

December isn't typically associated with pruning, but there are certain plants that benefit from a winter prune - including ...

The largest fossilized flower ever recorded has been officially identified as part of the genus Symplocos, a flowering ...

Flowering in bold hothouse shades of pink and red, Christmas cacti light up the house in winter. Hazel Sillver looks at how ...

Many fruit trees, ornamental flowering trees and shade trees have something in common: The above-ground portion is not the ...

Scientists have discovered a new species and entire subgenus of blue mining bee in the southern plains. The bee is known for its unique pollen-collecting brushes and packs. The discovery emphasizes ...

"This column features an upcoming program of the Santa Cruz County Chapter of the California Native Plant Society," writes ...