Too many of these fibrous stalks could cause a lot of pain . . . literally.

Nothing says “Easter” quite like a large basket of richly colored . . . onions.

In Soviet Russia, you would be surprised what could get you into trouble . . .

Although plants lack animal nerve cells and musculature, they are still capable of communicating through electric signals.

Eriogonum argophyllum isn’t a showy or extravagant plant. It is, after all, on a permanent spa date.

It’s Christmas morning and there is a rare, exotic treat nestled snugly in your stocking.

Large-scale reforestation efforts must contend with a very small-scale antagonist.

You may not realize it, but corn is incredibly important to the myth of vampirism.

Pirates were bloodthirsty criminals with insatiable lusts for treasure, rum, wenches and . . . pressing flowers?

Nearly 3,500 years ago, women who suspected they might be pregnant were advised to . . .

So if you’re caught in a thunderstorm and you have the erroneous idea to shelter under a tree, which tree is the least stupid choice to shelter under?

While these bugs may seem mindless . . . and for the most part they are . . . cicadas are actually somewhat choosy in selecting which trees to terrorize.

Vaccines don’t grow on trees . . . yet.

It’s a beautiful, sunny spring day . . . but is it safe to go outside? For many, that depends on how much pollen is floating in the air. Knowing the pollen count in advance can help a lot, but how exactly does one count microscopic, wind-blown particles?

The four-leaf clover is a universal symbol of good luck, but for geneticists it’s an inscrutable mystery that has largely eluded explanation.

Monstera adansonii, also known as the “Swiss Cheese Plant,” has leaves that are naturally riddled with holes. Why on Earth would a plant do that?

At first glance, the cactus is indeed hairy, but be careful; that’s not bunny fur.

80% of households displaying a Christmas tree chose an artificial one. But is artificial really better, environmentally speaking?

The benefits of squash-eating are many, but there are risks too.

While it may seem that life for the monarch caterpillar is a simple all-you-can-eat milkweed buffet, it is actually fraught with danger.