Botany and Plant Sciences

Is a Tangerine an Orange? A Botanical Comparison

How Are Plants Classified? Ranks, Traits, and Types

What Is a Fir Tree? Identification & Key Features

The Scientific Reason Why Algae Is Green

How Does the Amount of Light Affect Plant Growth?

How Much Water Do Trees Absorb? The Answer and Key Factors

Are Mulberries and Blackberries the Same?

Are Figs Made of Dead Wasps? A Biological Explanation

Do Oranges Start Out Green? The Color-Changing Process

Do All Cacti Have Thorns, or Are They Actually Spines?

Are Pecans Native to North America?

Is the Hibiscus Flower Actually Native to Hawaii?

Is Magnolia a Flower? The Story of an Ancient Blossom

How Do Glucosinolates Provide a Defense for Plants?

What Are Willow Trees So Well-Known For?

What Is a Flax Plant? Products, Uses, and Benefits

What Is a Quaking Aspen and Why Does It Tremble?

Is Thistle Poisonous to Humans? Edibility and Safety

Do Plants Have Consciousness? The Scientific Debate

Which Are Bigger: Redwoods or Sequoias?