Close Encounters
An Unusual Plant and Its Even More Unusual Dispersers
Land hermit crabs and cockroaches may help disperse the seeds of Balanophora fungosa, adding another surprising twist to the unusual ecology of these parasitic plants.
Close Encounters
Plant-Microbe Speed Dating Paves The Way For Sustainable Agriculture
Researchers have teamed up with Belgian citizens to conduct a mass match-making experiment between cold-tolerant soybeans and rhizobia.
Meeting Plant Scientists
Julien L. Bota: Uncovering the Hidden Relationships That Shape Plant Communities
Botany One interviews Julien L. Bota, a plant and landscape ecologist fascinated by the surprising relationships connecting plants with animals, microbes and their environments.
Taxonomy & Evolution
Seeds in storage aren't quite the same as seeds in the wild
Seeds kept in storage for years turned out different from fresh ones taken from the same wild populations, showing why seed backups are so useful.
Ecosystems
What Draws Pollinators to City Gardens?
Study reveals the factors shaping pollinator visits to city gardens.
The Week in Botany
The Week in Botany September 14, 2026
This week: Disappearing scents, disappearing pollinators and why knowing your plants is important
Plant of the Week
*Asimina* : Pawpaw Fruit
The Unknown Fruit of North America
Science Shared
Science Shared: September 12
This week: Sneaky plants get to the top
Puzzles
Sudoku Garden
The world's most famous race is named after a vegetable.
Ecosystems
Your City’s Flowers Can Save Pollinators
Study shows how to combine design and ecology to feed urban pollinators.
Plants & People
It looked like wild garlic
Over 80,000 accidental plant exposures in France, and the deadliest mistakes were mostly made by people who thought they knew what they were picking.
Meeting Plant Scientists
Mariana López-Gordillo: The Case of the Disappearing Rose Scent
Botany One interviews Dr. Mariana López-Gordillo, a researcher combining molecular biology, biochemistry and physiology to investigate the genetics of floral fragrance in roses. She asks why so many modern roses don’t smell and how we can bring fragrance back.