A new analysis from researchers at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History reveals that nearly half of the genus Heliconia, a group of tropical plants popular for their bright, ...

For colour beneath trees or in sheltered garden beds, bromeliads offer unusual foliage and spectacular flowers. The family ...

Specimens of the constantly growing bird of paradise plant appear to live forever, at least in our mild winter climate. This plant also happens to be the official flower of Los Angeles. During almost ...

Human-driven climate change threatens many species, including birds. Most studies on this topic focus on long-term climate trends, such as gradual rises in average temperatures or shifts in rainfall ...