Evolution is often depicted as a steady forward march from simple to complex forms. But new research shows that certain ferns ...

Instead of competing with other organisms, ferns may act as facilitators that ease the way for other plants and animals to re-establish themselves in a damaged landscape. The study examines how a ...

With winter turning much of our current nature scenes brown, there is green to be seen on the ground under many bare ...

To the contrary, we found that in many types of ferns – one of the oldest groups of plants on Earth – evolution of reproductive strategies has been a two-way street, with plants at times ...

We tend to think of evolution as a one-way process: simpler beings gradually advancing to become more sophisticated lifeforms with no room for a backward step. However, as new research has ...

Prayer plants are beloved for their colorful stripes and elegant oval leaves. These members of the Maranta genus can tolerate ...

The Florida Wildlife Corridor's 18 million acres protects endangered species and the environment. But you can do your part by planting native plants.

In Pierson, Fern growers prepare to freeze plants to protect them from the cold snap. Edward Dragon from WM. F. Puckett Inc.

Their lance-shaped leaves are used to make tea, and early American tribes used parts or all of the plants in medicinal ways. And another upside of Christmas ferns is that they purify the air by ...

While dehumidifiers and air conditioners are common solutions, nature offers a beautiful, eco-friendly alternative: humidity-absorbing plants ... Boston ferns are natural dehumidifiers, as ...

The bird's nest fern (Asplenium nidus) is a beautiful addition to any indoor plant collection. Unlike other ferns that have feathery leaflets, the bird's nest fern is characterized by their smooth ...