Lichens survive in a very wide range of habitats worldwide. Amazingly, more than 400 species can be found in Maryland.

“Insect herbivores have long been known to accumulate plant defense metabolites from their diet as defenses against their own ...

Put plainly, ball moss isn’t pretty. While Spanish moss can look like a sophisticated adornment, greenish-gray clumps of ball ...

A mysterious 420-million-year-old ancient life form challenges evolution, defying classification as plant, animal or fungus.

Deep freezes in 2023 and 2024 provided relief for some of Maine’s most preyed-on tree species. Will that continue in 2026?

A walk through a forest is a treat for the senses. Just stop and look, listen, and touch what is around you. The sunlight ...

Invasive plants are not just a backyard nuisance—they’re one of the biggest drivers of long-term habitat loss in the Huron ...

Scientists are investigating the reasons some plants still wear last season’s tattered clothes.

The spiky desert succulents typically blossom beginning in late February. But this season, many started growing flowers up to ...

Some Kansas trees are having a harder time than others withstanding the bitter cold of winter.

Some trees and shrubs have a bad reputation for being susceptible to diseases: lilacs to powdery mildew, junipers to juniper ...