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This Woman Stumbled into a 'Hobo Parsnip' Plant. Days Later, Her Legs Were Severely Burned.
When plants fight back, the results can be pretty painful.
7 Plants You Can Eat If You're Stranded in the Wild
On the off chance that you find yourself stranded in the wilderness on your next camping trip or hike, don’t panic — there are plenty of things to eat once you’ve run out of trail mix.
The Oldest Known Tree in Europe Is Having a Growth Spurt
At 1,230 years old, this is the oldest officially dated tree in Europe, but others could be older.
Bizarre, Parasitic 'Fairy Lantern' Reappears in the Rainforest After 151 Years
A strange plant that needs no sunlight and sucks on underground fungi for nutrients has turned up in Borneo, Malaysia, 151 years after the last time a scientist found it.
When the World Turned Green: Age of Plant Photosynthesis Revealed
Ancient rocks from a remote Canada island contain the oldest algae ever discovered.
The World's Largest Organism Is Dying
Mule deer are devouring the world's largest organism, a colony of quaking aspen in Utah.
Christmas Trees: Real vs. Fake, and How to Keep Them Fresh
Does adding sugar, aspiring or vinegar to the water keep your Christmas tree fresher longer? Try this experiment to find out.
