The genus Diospyros includes over 500 species, among which cultivated persimmon (D. kaki) holds great nutritional and ...

Studying the ways that magenta and yellow flowers intermingle paints a vibrant picture of how the plants exchange genetic ...

If you are looking for an aesthetically pleasing plant that is native to Ohio, the American bladdernut might be just what you ...

From growing smaller leaves to shape-shifting its insides, a desert flowering plant goes all in to flourish in the harshest of conditions.

The newly assembled chromosome-level genome of Diospyros deyangensis (“Deyangshi”), an autotetraploid wild persimmon species, ...

A type of Japanese dogsbane releases a scent identical to wounded ants’ distress signal, drawing in scavenging flies that unwittingly pollinate it.

The wonderful array of colours and lush growth that summer brings fades all too quickly once the sun stops shining and the days grow shorter. If you can't bear to wait until spring to admire some ...

About 97 percent of the land in the state is privately owned. Meet the people helping to make it friendlier for native bugs. 50 states, 50 fixes About 97 percent of the land in the state is privately ...

As summer fades away and fall settles in, birds in North America begin preparing for the cold season—and your yard can become a vital fuelling station for these feathered visitors. By planting the ...

When stores start to fill the shelves with pumpkin spice everything, from Twinkies to Cheerios and marshmallows, it can only mean one thing — amaryllis season. Amaryllis, that year-end holiday season ...

We have spent a lot of time writing about fall vegetable gardening, but the action in the flower garden is just as exciting. Most gardeners in the region aim for year-round color while supporting ...