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 ...

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 ...

Do schools and trees mix? You may have memories of shady playing areas and shelter belts by playing fields, but our recent study suggests this is increasingly an exception rather than a rule.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When considering shade trees for landscape use, such staple native species as maples, oaks, elms and hornbeams come to mind. Another serviceable choice is the American linden (Tilia americana).

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...