Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The largest family of flowering plants in the world is the massive sunflower family (Asteraceae) with over 32,000 species thus far ...

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Overplanting of identical species in landscaping, like Queen palms, reduces biodiversity and increases vulnerability to diseases. Ganoderma butt rot, a lethal soil-borne fungus, poses a significant ...

We have heard the saying: 'April showers brings May flowers.' This proverb leaves out the critical role of lightning. Lightning is often seen as a destructive force, sparking wildfires and causing ...

Poodle-dog bush, a pretty but dangerous plant, is growing in parts of the Angeles National Forest hit by recent wildfires. Hairs covering the stems, leaves and flowers have glands that secrete a ...

Fragrant jasmine plants add a certain kind of magic to a balcony garden. The white flowers and the fragrance of jasmine plants are enough to convert the smallest balcony garden into a peaceful haven.