Using current technological and scientific advances, we are able to observe a snapshot of a plant group that is rapidly ...

But nearly half of the species in the genus are threatened with extinction, a new analysis finds, putting the genus — which ...

Hawaii’s lush landscapes, iconic palm trees, and vibrant ecosystems are under threat from a dangerous invasive species the ...

Using data from over 10,000 herbarium specimens, Smithsonian scientists uncover the urgent conservation needs of the plants, ...

“This study provides a blueprint for how to save this group of plants, starting with this list of priority species,” Krupnick ...

Although it is really chartreuse, this elephant ear's value to the landscape is pure gold--Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold, to be more specific.

Hawaii’s lush landscapes, iconic palm trees, and vibrant ecosystems are under threat from a dangerous invasive species the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB). These beetles are wreaking havoc on ...

A new analysis reveals that nearly half of the genus Heliconia, a group of tropical plants popular for their bright, beak-shaped flowers, are threatened with extinction. A new analysis from ...