Japanese orchids reproduce by self-fertilization with flowers that never open, challenging evolutionary theories.

Plants That Have No Flowers or Seeds* (1967) is an 11-minute educational film produced by Coronet. It explores examples of non-flowering, seedless plants, such as ferns, mosses, and fungi, explaining ...

New study suggest that flowers can actually "hear" the buzzing sounds that bees make when they fly around looking for nectar ...

Bees are essential for our environment as they help pollinate plants, which is crucial for plant reproduction and global food ...

New research reveals how repeated genetic changes in hibiscus flowers have led to the loss of visually striking bullseye patterns despite their advantage in attracting pollinators like bumblebees.

The researchers say their findings help explain how biodiversity is generated, particularly in flowering plants where visual cues are central to reproduction. Their work lays the foundation for ...

Mayweed is in bloom, an alien annual that has a disagreeable odor and an acrid taste — although I’d advise against tasting it ...

Pollen is important for the plant to survive, but choosing low-pollen specimens can make a dramatic difference for some ...

The Environmental Defense Fund estimates that one-third of the food we eat depends on the work of our essential pollinators.

For over 60 years, scientists have tried to determine whether plants are pollinated primarily during the day or at ...

Guest Column - Bees are speaking to us — not with sound, but through their presence, their absence, and their steady ...