Plant cells have several structures not found in other eukaryotes. In particular, organelles called chloroplasts allow plants to capture the energy of the Sun in energy-rich molecules; cell walls ...

you will protect your garden from pests and enrich it with a beautiful and useful plant. Ruta graveolens, or garden rue, is a ...

Every bite an herbivore takes comes at the expense of a plant. Are plants passive victims or do they actively resist these attacks? Some plants avoid herbivory by decreasing their apparency or ...

The plant is related to the daisy, but it looks very different. It has round, yellow flowers with dark red spots in the center. These flowers, often called buzz buttons or Sichuan buttons ...

Ruta Ulcinaite joined the Channel 7 Action News team in September of 2023. Ruta was born in Lithuania, a small Eastern European country with a population of less than 3 million. She immigrated to ...

In order for a seed to survive and grow into a strong plant it needs water, light, suitable temperature, air and time. If you wanted to grow a sunflower, you will need to: Plant sunflower seeds ...

Shaken, stirred or summoned? Some of Mexico’s best bartending “brujas” popped up in Brooklyn this weekend, mixing a witches ...

Some plants also have flowers which are made up of petals. The roots keep the plant in the ground and hold it up. They also take in water from the soil. The stem holds up the plant and carries ...

“Plants get their food from photosynthesis, but they need some other micronutrients and macronutrients that are critical in creating enzymes, regulating water, and plant defense,” says Summer ...

But what you might not know is that incorrect plant watering techniques can put plants at risk for disease and even kill them. Whether you want to cultivate pretty outdoor perennials or you just ...

However, there’s almost nothing worse than accidentally killing a beloved potted companion, from overwatering your snake plant to under-sunning your succulent. Plant-care apps are a great ...