Most orchids live in a symbiotic relationship with fungi in their roots: The plants provide sugar they produce through photosynthesis and in return receive water and minerals from the fungi. However, ...

Gardening expert George Irvine looks at some of the flowers, fruit and vegetables you can plant now to add colour and variety to your garden ...

Looking to add a little flair and color to your garden? Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, planting ...

Murasaki translates to “purple” in Japanese. So, yes, this long-stemmed cauliflower has bright purple florets, as well as ...

Scientists discovered that the red stigmas in wind-pollinated trees accumulate anthocyanin, the same compounds that are revealed in autumn leaves after green chlorophyll production slows down and ...

The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

Philodendron remains an excellent house plant as it is air purifying. A winner in 2025, check out the "Orange you Gorgeous" climbing philodendron that is grown for interesting foliage.

It is a herbal tea made from the leaves and stems of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. The leaves are typically dried over a fire, then steeped in hot water to make the tea. It is traditionally ...

At the stroke of noon on February 15, 1965, Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag was raised for the very first time on Parliament Hill. On the same day in 1996, National Flag of Canada Day was ...

And finally, red coloration in young leaves is predominantly a result of adaptation to heavy herbivory stress but without significant intrinsic phylogenetic relationship of plant species. Introduction ...

Eucalyptus leaves have shown potential in treating respiratory diseases and alleviating stress. Research indicates that compounds in eucalyptus may help reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes, and ...