Scientists decode the DNA of one of America's most iconic trees, the white oak
Highly valued economically, ecologically and culturally, the white oak (Quercus alba) is a keystone forest species and is one ...
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DU Researcher Explains How Tree Rings Forecast Weather Patterns
Every tree tells a story, and at the heart of each story is a journey of growth unfolding year after year. The narrative of a ...
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DU Researcher Explains How Tree Rings Forecast Climate Change
Every tree tells a story, and at the heart of each story is a journey of growth unfolding year after year. The narrative of a ...
Lots of people live past 90 in this tropical locale — eating these ‘three sisters’ is part of the culture
Residents of the Costa Rican peninsula Nicoya routinely live to be 100 thanks to the “three sisters” of agriculture.
Palm trees are about as L.A. as it gets. But is it time to bid them a frond farewell?
When it comes down to it, L.A.’s palm trees are like the lilies of the field, glorious to behold but neither toiling nor ...
On the botanical wellness travel trail in St Lucia
For centuries, traditional Caribbean medicine has harnessed the power of wild plant remedies. Today, they’re enjoying a resurgence in St Lucia with contemporary wellness rituals and health treatments.