Plants are everything. They are also incredibly interesting. From the smallest duckweed to the talle
Pinesap (Monotropa hypopitys) produces no leaves nor any chlorophyl. It “eats” fungi and can be foun
The Adirondack Mountains are home to a remarkable diversity of plant species. Situated in northern N
Variegation among leaves is a fascinating phenomenon. Though plant breeders have accentuated this tr
Fossils offer some of the best evidence of how diverse various branches of the tree of life once wer
Sedges are a complex group of plants in the family Cyperaceae. Within this family lies the genus Car
The grape family (Vitaceae) is known and appreciated the world over, largely for their culinary valu
Plant conservation isn't easy work, but it is vital to maintaining ecosystem health. Nowhere is this
Join Dr. Sarah Allen and me as we journey back in time to the Eocene. Earth was a very different pla
The High Arctic is not a place you go looking for forests today. It is extremely harsh, cold, and ne
Deserts are difficult places for any organism to survive, let alone plants. Despite the challenges,
Bark beetles may be small, but they can have major impacts on forests around the globe. It may be ea
Plants cannot run away from the herbivores that eat them, therefore plants have evolved numerous str
Plant defense compounds are great for the plants that produce them as they can ward off herbivore at
Join Chief Botanist for NatureServe Wes Knapp and me as we take a deep dive into an all-too-often ov
Conservation Biologist Sara Johnson returns to the podcast to talk about some of the botanical rabbi
Islands are hotbeds for unique biodiversity. Strange and unique island plants form the foundation of
Sometimes the differences between species are vast (e.g., a maple and an oak) but other times they a
There is no denying that roots are one of the most important organs on a plant. However, unless its
Any organism that ephemeral gravel puddles home must be ready to deal with extremes. That is what ma
Boynton/Alabama sandstone (Quercus boyntonii) and Georgia oaks (Q. georgiana) are among the rarest o
