A Plant A Day

There are several kinds of parasitic fungi that infect insects and turn them into “Zombies”! A Few Examples: ·     Cordyceps militaris: […]

The Strangler Fig (Ficus spp.) is a group of Fig tree species that germinate on a host tree, often enveloping

Post Series: Global Traditional Medicine Systems In order to spread awareness about the rich living herbal traditions from around the

Fungi are present almost everywhere on Earth, from the depths of the ocean to the highest mountains, and even in

Delphinidin is a type of anthocyanidin, a class of water-soluble flavonoid pigments responsible for the red, blue, and purple colors

The rare Dracula Orchid (Dracula vampira) gets its name from its dark, bat-like appearance and eerie resemblance to a hooded

Post Series: Global Traditional Medicine Systems In order to spread awareness about the rich living herbal traditions from around the

Based on their DNA and cellular structures, Mushrooms (and other fungi) are surprisingly more closely related to animals than plants!

Isoflavones are a class of flavonoids that resemble estrogen because they have a phenolic ring system which allows them to

In folklore, the Mandrake root (Mandragora officinarum) was believed to scream when pulled from the ground, killing anyone who heard