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,…