We tend to think of plants as passive, vulnerable actors. But in their partnership with insects, it’s plants that often play ...

A pink and yellow common snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) flowering. When these crucial pollinating species visit flowers and other plants, they produce a number of characteristic sounds, such as wing ...

Pollination by animals contributes to a third of global food production, but little research has been done into the extent to which the identity of pollinators, pollen and crop varieties influence ...

If you spend a morning outside, sitting with a cup of coffee in the midst of a gorgeous garden, you’ll realize the importance of plants for pollinators. Bees, butterflies, moths and flower flies flit ...

Increasing urbanization worldwide is a growing threat to biodiversity. At the same time, flowering plants are often more diverse in cities than in the countryside. This is due to flowering plants and ...

UCSC researchers collected scent compounds from woodland star flowers at field sites across the western United States. (Photo by Magne Friberg) Greya politella Two closely related moth species ( above ...

Most growers plant zinnias in ornamental gardens or pots and harvest the blooms for cut flowers and bouquets. However, zinnias are multi-purpose plants that can also be companion-planted with veggies ...

Lots of people want to plant gardens that attract and nurture bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Fortunately, many plants that are pollinator magnets also provide beauty and interest. Even ...

Trying to bring more life to your yard? Attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds can make your garden feel vibrant and welcoming. If you are tired of seeing the same old flowers everywhere, ...