Pīkao or pīngao is a native sand-binding sedge that plays an important role in New Zealand's dune ecosystems. There are two identified species of flax in New Zealand - common flax (harakeke) and ...

With children heading back to school at the height of summer, a recent study finds too many playgrounds need better tree ...

India has no shortage of trees and many are ... a coconut-like plant grew in New Zealand about 15 million years ago. Coconut palms are tall and can reach impressive heights of up to 100 feet. The ...

Whether you’re planting in your yard, on a windowsill, or in a public space, you can help create more bird-friendly habitats with native plants. Find the best plants for your area (and where to get ...

January 24, 2025 As cold weather sets in, we often find ourselves retreating indoors where it is warm. However, our landscape plants can't do this, and during... Gardening with native plants is an ...

This magnificent tree is native to Puerto Rico and found in the Toro Negro State Forest at 1640 to 3000 feet above sea level. Jaguilla or the Puerto Rico magnolia are its common names. The Puerto ...

Michigan native plants are, unsurprisingly, plants that have existed in Michigan for hundreds or even thousands of years. Because they are native, they are well adapted to Michigan’s unique soils and ...

In the northern region of the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by five mountain ranges and 350 days of sunshine, lies Tucson, where native edible plants grow. The saguaro, barrel and nopal cacti are ...

“Rainforestation” projects led by Indigenous communities in the southern Philippines are reaping benefits for both native trees and local wildlife, reports Mongabay’s Keith Anthony Fabr ...

As you approach spring landscaping chores, you might be considering adding a dogwood tree to your yard. Types of dogwood trees vary from the 6- to 12-inch miniature dogwood “tree” known as bunchberry ...

In North America, there are approximately 11,000 tree species. In the United States, there are roughly 881 native species ... and examine some of the most common trees you are bound to run ...