Though being struck by lightning is usually bad, the tropical tree Dipteryx oleifera benefits. A strike kills other nearby trees and parasitic vines.

Lightning is usually seen as a harbinger of destruction in forests, killing or damaging trees in their blasts. But in the ...

Welcome to Palmetto State Park, where Texas goes tropical. In a state known for its vastness, this 270-acre gem might seem insignificant on paper, but step inside its boundaries and you’ll discover an ...

Texas is known for many things – sprawling ranches, BBQ that’ll make you weep with joy, and enough state pride to fill the Gulf of Mexico twice over. But tucked away in Gonzales County, about 80 miles ...

Hundreds of carnivorous plants were displayed this weekend at Bogotá’s botanical garden in an exhibit that invited visitors ...

"Not using pesticides in your yard can go a long way." Experts celebrate dramatic comeback of rare species in unlikely ...

“We call it ‘The Barn,’ keeping with our farmer’s market theme,” said VRG Manager Lindsey Curé. “The Barn brings 3,600 feet of a modern farmhouse feel, sprouting with new product lines and energy.

As detailed in a study published Monday in the journal PhytoKeys, the plant is a newly described species in the peculiar ...

Growing ordinary apples and strawberries in your garden is satisfying, but there's something particularly exciting about harvesting exotic fruits that your neighbors have never seen. Contrary to ...

From the vibrant blooms at Huntington Library to the serene lotus flowers at Lotusland, uncover California’s finest gardens and gain expert gardening tips.

One leading botanist is scouring remote corners of the earth to find new species that could keep our mugs full ...