Humans are remarkably sensitive to the smell of geosmin, in particular. In water, it can be detected at concentrations as low ...

Federal wildlife officials are seeking endangered-species status for one of Florida's most famous flowers. The ghost orchid gets its name from its delicate, white and often translucent flowers that ...

There are thousands of species of birds, and many of their names are well-known to us—blue jay, robin, and mallard, to name ...

Researchers in Colombia have discovered a new orchid species, Epidendrum Rasmussenii, in the cloud forests of the Sierra ...

Considered to be Florida’s most famous flower, the ghost orchid population has declined by up to 50% in the state ...

Folks who know me know I am not particularly fond of turfgrass (think bermudagrass, centipede, etc.). I have a high level of respect for property and golf course managers that ...

One of Florida’s rarest and most beloved swamp dwellers, the ghost orchid, could soon see increased protections under the ...

After a long stint in court, FWS agreed last year to make a decision on the plant, which is largely located in places like ...

The Lost Orchid. By Sarah Bilston. Harvard University Press; 400 pages; $29.95 and £24.95 ...

Researchers with ties to the University of Guam have helped name and describe an orchid species that is only found on Guam and Rota. The orchid known to local botanists for decades but never ...

A journey to the remote Indian Ocean island reveals the story behind the fragrant, delicious, ubiquitous spice—and the ...

India’s Jammu and Kashmir contributed around 75% in the total production of apples in India in 2022 to 2023.