How the Protea Became a Symbol for South Africa
The resilient species — which regrow after wildfires — are said to capture the spirit of a nation reborn.
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Orchids Are Highly Prized in the West. In the South Pacific, They’re Everywhere.
Set design by Suzy Kim Supported by By Meara Sharma Orchids are zygomorphic, which means that if you cut the flowers in half ...
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Pando, the world's largest organism, may have been growing nonstop since the 1st humans left Africa, study suggests
Pando is the world's largest tree. Its name means "I spread" in Latin, and it does indeed spread: The organism has given rise ...
Thousands in Australia line up to see stinking ‘corpse flower’ that only blooms once a decade
In the Australian city Geelong, just south of Melbourne, thousands are lining up for the rare chance to see – and smell – an unusual plant.