Flowers usually have four distinct parts: petals, sepals, stamens and pistils. The petals are usually colorful and attract pollinators. The sepals are green and protect the flower bud. The stamens … ...

Fiona Tooke, Matthew Ordidge, Tinashe Chiurugwi, Nick Battey, Mechanisms and function of flower and inflorescence reversion, Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol. 56, No. 420 (October 2005), pp.

Flowers always seem to lift flagging spirits. When someone is sick, hurting or grieving, friends and family send a bouquet of fresh flowers ...

Frequently, the leaves and stems of a plant will prove to be just as fascinating as its flowers. This is a plant like that, and it is a native, aquatic species. Except for its leaves, the entire ...

Research reveals function of red stigmas in wind-pollinated flowers Peer-Reviewed Publication Washington University in St. Louis Hazelnuts have long been prized as a tasty and nutritious food.