Treehugger/ Alexandra Cristina Nakamura. Besides its branches, roots, and leaves, a mature tree also grows another important structure—the flower (or cone, in the case of evergreens).

Hummingbirds appreciate having a variety of flowers from which to choose. This beautiful, warm weather bush produces orange, ...

Flowers like hibiscus use an invisible blueprint established very early in petal formation that dictates the size of their bullseyes—a crucial pre-pattern that can significantly impact their ability ...