THE greater part of this thick volume consists of a brief description of the distinguishing characters of the most important orders of Flowering and Flowerless Plants, with a longer account of the ...

This is the 300th anniversary of the man who revolutionized our understanding of botany. Carl Linneaus was the Swedish scientist who invented the modern classification of plants and animals, according ...

Humans make stuff up—including the names and classifications of living things. But those categories are still useful. In this episode of Crash Course Botany, we’ll explore how taxonomy and systematics ...

In this episode, we’ll learn how plant knowledge can help you navigate everyday life. Plants have got you surrounded. They’re in your toothpaste, your bedsheets, and your regular Taco Bell order. In ...

IT is said of this book by the author that it is "an effort to meet present conditions,"but it is not very clear what these conditions are. The book is divided into sections on morphology, physiology, ...

Glandular trichomes on the leaf tip of the sundew plant (Drosera filiformis) resemble dewdrops. In some lineages of plants, hairs do not provide protection. They function as a tool to gather essential ...

Guided by faculty experts, an innovative restoration makes the beloved UChicago landmark a haven for visitors and wildlife ...