The Bentley seeds can’t grow on their own, but Olson’s goal is to take DNA from those seeds and put it into the DNA sequence of another existing rye seed. This will allow the extinct rye seeds to grow ...

Ephedra seeds found in an ancient burial pit may be the earliest evidence yet for the medicinal use of plants.

From rare peppers to blight tickets, one Detroiter spent decades growing a healthier self and city. Here’s why he might move on.

If you're looking to nurture plants indoors through the colder months, there are many options to consider. But if you want to ...

The plant was last seen in 1965 on Santa Cruz Island — one of the few places it's known to have existed in California.

What is it? The plant is called Saints' Daisy. "So it's in the sunflower family," said Sean Carson with the Santa Barbara ...

If your home is in need of unique houseplants, this rare vine will bring beauty to your indoor space. But be sure to keep it ...

Snake gourd, or Trichosanthes cucumerina, is an unusual and somewhat exotic vegetable that has been quietly earning its place ...

First, I want to explain the difference between aggressive and invasive plants. Florida native plants can become aggressive, ...

The Darwinian Gardener pulled into his driveway and noticed that something felt different. It took him an extra second to ...

A new study, conducted by the University of Florida, on heirloom cabbage production sheds light on how different crop ...

Dartmouth scientists sniff out the genes — and identify a new chemical compound — that drive titan arum's pungent odor. The unusual odor of the titan arum, commonly called the corpse flower because ...