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Inconsistent data may be hurting conservation efforts for these endangered plants, known for attracting visitors to their ...
Due to the peak bloom’s short window, Policicchio is inviting locals to his office, 933 Butternut Drive, from 8:30-a.m.-5 p.m ...
Incomplete data results in reduced genetic diversity and contributes to population decline. Commonly known as the “corpse ...
But while most plants have attractive and alluring aromas, many species have evolved to do quite the opposite. Take the ...
Introduction: Tobacco root rot caused by Fusarium spp. is a soil-borne vascular disease that severely affects tobacco production worldwide. To date, the community composition and functional shifts of ...
A plant named Amorphophallus konjac, also known as the "Voodoo Lily," is now in bloom It originates from the rainforests of Southeast Asia. The plant was donated to the zoo a few years ago. This is ...
The endangered “corpse flower” (Amorphophallus titanum) faces pressure from habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species. Unfortunately, a new study reveals that there is yet another threat: ...
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This tall, robust plant – that's actually known as titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum), native to the tropics of Sumatra, Indonesia – has an almost cult-like following, in part because it only ...
Commonly called the "corpse flower," Amorphophallus titanum is endangered for many reasons, including habitat destruction, climate change and encroachment from invasive species. Now, plant ...
Wine grapes are an important crop in Michigan. According to the National Association of American Wineries, the overall economic impact of Michigan's grape and wine industry is estimated to be more ...