A Plant A Day

Traditional diets, which are rich in diverse, locally available foods, have been replaced by diets dominated by a few staple […]

Mycelium, the root-like structure of fungi, forms an underground network that connects plants in a “Wood Wide Web,” allowing trees

Euphorbia resinifera, native to Morocco, produces resiniferatoxin (RTX), a compound 50,000 times hotter than Habenero chili peppers and over 1,000

These Beauty Break posts are designed to help you take a break from your busy lives and appreciate the inherent

In order to spread awareness about recent advances in medicinal plants & natural products science, this post series is intended

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

The Rainbow Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta) bark peels away in strips to reveal a spectrum of colors, including green, blue, orange,

Pelargonidin is an anthocyanin pigment that contributes to the red to orange colors in various fruits and vegetables. Common plant

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

Natural products from plants, bacteria, fungi, and marine organisms together make up around 50% of modern pharmaceuticals, underscoring the significant