Across America, botanical gardens large and small are perfect for a quick getaway where you can breathe fresh air, find a ...

In the face of an extinction crisis, one maverick botanist is on a mission to preserve some of the most endangered plants.

There are wild orchids in Arizona -- 26 species, in fact. Most are found in southern counties, but a handful can be found in ...

Returning a rare orchid to the wild is a complex challenge, but if these scientists succeed, they’ll blaze a path for future reintroductions.

Orchids are beautiful but can be tricky to care for ...

The Vegetative Trap: Why It Stalls Orchids, especially the popular Phalaenopsis variety, operate in distinct biological ...

These blooms are pure eye candy.

July can make or break the next round of orchid blooms. A few good summer habits – or one careless mistake – decide whether ...

Two smelly corpse flowers bloomed at the Huntington, drawing thousands of visitors to the rare, short-lived spectacle.

Two corpse flowers will bloom soon, with one making its public debut. The plants will open for just 24 to 48 hours.

If you want to hike the Netherlands' highest peak, you will actually need to head to the Caribbean and work your way up a ...

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