The diversity of plant species is astonishing. Even plants in familiar genera can surprise us. Take the Quercus genus, which ...

Dartmouth scientists sniff out the genes — and identify a new chemical compound — that drive titus arum's pungent odor. The ...

Fifty years of change on iconic limestone pavements has revealed mixed fortunes for one of the most distinctive landscapes in the UK. The findings, which reveal large changes since the 1970s, are from ...

When a corpse flower blooms, the pinky-purple spathe unfolds from an enormous yellow spadix that can grow to 3.7 meters (12 ...

The corpse flower is infamous for its rare blooms and its signature odor, which mimics the stench of rotting flesh.

In the Australian city Geelong, just south of Melbourne, thousands are lining up for the rare chance to see – and smell – an unusual plant.

The unusual odor of the titan arum, commonly called the corpse flower because its scent is reminiscent of rotting flesh, draws crowds of curious visitors to greenhouses around the world during its ...

The unusual odor of the titan arum ... Thermogenesis, or the ability to generate heat, is common in animals, but rare in ...

With endless plant choices, it can be hard to know which of the best indoor plants to pick. But if you're looking for ...

The mine's permit anticipates up to one-fifth of the nearly 1.5 square miles (3.6 square kilometers) the agency designated as critical habitat surrounding the plants — home to various ...