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,…
Banded Mottlegill
This mushroom was called 'weed Panaeolus' because it would frequently grow as…
Lavender
Lavender has been used in traditional medicine for centuries for its soothing…