Exploring the Art of Paper Making
From its use of local and natural materials, the methods and artistry…
Roses are Red, Sometimes Green, but Always the…
Roses are one of the world’s most beloved blooms, with millions of…
For the duration: The safekeeping of American herbaria…
The bombing of the military complex at Pearl Harbor, on December 7,…
Pitcher plants: so nice, they evolved thrice!
Pitcher plants are famous (or perhaps infamous) for their carnivorous structures that…
Geraldine Watson: Botanist and Activist of Texas’s Big…
Geraldine Watson, born in Louisiana in 1925, never planned to become a…
Botanical Treasure Discovered at Lehman College
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In the basement of Lehman College’s Science Hall, in a dumpster waiting…
Bassett and Celia Maguire: A Legacy in Leaves…
Bassett Maguire, born in 1904 in Alabama, rose from a curious young…
Clusia venusta: A Jewel of the Tropics
Clusia venusta, a species of the Clusiaceae family, is native to the…
Clusia minor: The Gem of the Caribbean Forests
Clusia minor is a small tree or shrub native to the Caribbean…
Clusia rosea: The Resilient Beauty of the Tropics
Clusia rosea, a member of the Clusiaceae family, is mostly found in…
An Unusual Expedition for Drought-Resistant Grasses
In the 1930s, the agricultural industry and natural environment of the United…
Winter is Here! It’s time for Skincare!
As the colder months approach us, it’s important to take care of…
NYBG 2025 Biodiversity Impact Review!
Every year, botanists describe hundreds of new plants and fungi from across…
Purple Pitcher Plant
The purple pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea) is a carnivorous plant found throughout…
False Turkey Berry
The false turkey-berry (Plectroniella armata), native to Southeast Africa, is a spiny…
Tlachichinole
Tlachichinole (Moussonia deppeana) is a shrub with a unique life cycle, beginning…
Sugar Maple
Sugar maple (Acer saccharum) is a common tree in northeastern North American…
Riverbank Grape
Riverbank grape (Vitis riparia) is a climbing vine native to North America…
Morning Glory
Morning glory (Ipomoea nil) is an annual vine known for its large,…
Small but Mite-y: Plants and Their Mite Associates
Mites are an extremely diverse group of arachnids, related to spiders, ticks,…
Whose Country Do They Come From?
The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) holds specimens from around the world,…
Flora Nancy Vasey, an actual botanist
Flora Nancy Vasey was born in Illinois in 18611. While her father,…