Botanists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) named the new species, Clusia nanophylla, because of the tiny size of the leaves, the smallest within the genus. This species has only ...

With artificial photosynthesis, humankind could utilize solar energy to bind carbon dioxide and produce hydrogen. Chemists have taken this one step further: They have synthesized a stack of dyes that ...

Through the ages and across cultures, certain plants and flowers have been considered sacred due to their spiritual significance, healing powers, and calming effects. The idea of bringing these plants ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Shutterstock. It’s easy to fall in love with a fast-growing vine or a shrub that promises effortless beauty. But ...

Abstract: Numerous studies have shown the effectiveness of machine learning in plant disease classification. However, large-scale studies reveal significant performance drops on images from unseen ...

February is almost over, and with spring on the horizon, many Georgia gardeners will soon be cleaning up their green spaces to replenish with fresh plants. But invasive plants are a big problem, with ...

A local nursery owner in Escondido is suing the state of California in federal court, claiming state agriculture crews are destroying tens of thousands of his plants without compensation. Mark Collins ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- Thanks to a community tip, investigators found thousands of dollars worth of stolen plants at a San Jose home. On Tuesday, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office shared ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has assigned a risk classification to a previous voluntary recall of various shredded cheese products sold at ALDI, Target, Walmart and other national retailers ...