To learn more about them, take a look at an illustrated native plant ID book. My own go-to favorite is "Plants Of The Pacific ...

The strict regulations of the Endangered Species Act inhibit development and “energy domination,” the Trump administration claims.

Chinese researchers have managed to synthesize baccatin III using tobacco plants, hurdling an obstacle that limited the supply of the crucial raw material used to make the anti-cancer drug paclitaxel.

A group trying to save thousands of trees from being cut down in Vancouver's famed Stanley Park has lost another legal battle. But a court decision this week found that the City of Vancouver didn't ...

Pan Pacific Whistler is elevating holiday giving this season by debuting its sparkling ‘Purpose Trees’, inspiring guests and visitors to give the gift of kindness and make a donation to the hotel’s ...

Protecting biodiversity and natural ecosystems is vital for human health, medicine discovery, and sustainable wellbeing. In the tropical highlands of Madagascar, a flower grows. The flower is small, ...

Irish myth and legend believe that the Witch's Yew on the grounds of Blarney Castle is Ireland's most haunted tree. This Yew Tree, situated in the Rock Close on the grounds of Blarney Castle Estate, ...

Sometimes, endophytes can become life-saving drugs, such as Taxol, a powerful anti-cancer drug naturally derived from the bark of Pacific yew trees. Strobel has identified endophytes with many uses, ...

Healed by nature: Philadelphia scientists are transforming toxic fungi, snake venom and trees into medicine. Leaf peeping news: We’re looking out for when fall foliage will peak this season. Living in ...

A deadly fungus found in ancient tombs could make for a promising anticancer drug. Snake venom could be turned into lifesaving antibiotics. And extracts from common trees hold promise as therapies for ...

Stroll through ancient churchyards in England, and you’ll likely see yew trees with bright green leaves and stunning ruby red fruits guarding the graves. These coniferous trees are known in European ...