Flower generalization has often been viewed as a suboptimal solution to managing the needs of different visitors. Researchers have developed a framework to examine flower-animal interactions and how ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn — When it comes to attracting pollinators to your garden, we always say to make sure you have something blooming all season long and that natives are better than cultivars. But ...

Once upon a time on Earth, there was a first flower. Nature provides plenty of cues to help us imagine what the planet looked like 250 million years ago. But we lack concrete evidence in order to ...

Researchers have decoded the complete genome of Chionanthus retusus, a widely cultivated ornamental tree known for its striking flower shapes. Using state-of-the-art sequencing, scientists identified ...

Find out the right types of flowers are for attracting the most hummingbirds to your yard, according to a wildlife expert. Hummingbirds are miniature marvels, combining dazzling iridescent color with ...

Hummingbirds are miniature marvels, combining dazzling iridescent color with lightning-fast wings and gravity-defying flight. As symbols of hope and joy, it’s no wonder we want to bring hummers closer ...