Angiosperm diversification has resulted in a vast array of plant morphologies. Only recently has it been appreciated that diversification might have proceeded quite differently for the two key ...

"Floral morphology remains the cornerstone for plant identification and studies of plant evolution. This guide gives a global overview of the floral diversity of the angiosperms through the use of ...

This video segment adapted from NOVA explains how flowers play a central role in the reproductive cycle of plants. Their striking array of colors, patterns, fragrances, and nectar all require lots of ...

The study of seed morphology has emerged as a critical element in plant taxonomy, facilitating both the systematic classification and the conservation of plant diversity. Traditional morphological ...

Why are flowers so pretty? It is of little benefit to a wild plant to be admired. Why have plants put so much energy into the structure of flowers and production of nectar and other rewards? Of course ...

Australian botanists have newly identified Solanum nectarifolium, or the Tanami Bush Tomato, from historical specimens ...