Flowers
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Flower Photos: Beautiful BegoniasThe beautiful begonia can be found in a wide array of sizes and colors, gracing gardens, brightening living rooms and even flavoring foods.
By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher Published
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Rare Blue Flowers Reveal How Petals Get Their ColorUnusual blue petunias reveal a molecular trick that plants use to create vibrantly colored petals. The finding might open the door for all sorts of new flower hues.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Ancient Roots: Flowers May Have Existed When First Dinosaur Was BornBy Charles Q. Choi Published
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How Flower Petals Get Their ShapeThe results of the study explain why leaves are pointy and flower petals have more rounded ends.
By Denise Chow Published
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Bees Get a Buzz from Flowers' Electrical FieldsThe bees know whether a flower has nectar or not.
By Marc Lallanilla Published
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What's the Origin of Valentine's Day?Valentine's Day has its roots in ancient Rome. Sweetheart cards, conversation hearts, and flowers also have dated origins. Life's Little Mysteries explains the holiday's ancient roots.
By Jeanna Bryner Published
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Do Plants Have Sex?Plants know how do it in all sorts of kinky ways.
By Dave Mosher Published
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Accidental Gardeners: Birds Cultivate Pretty PlantsBowerbirds surround their nest structures with flowers.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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The Cost of Valentine's Day (Infographic)Valentines' Day is a multi-billion-dollar business for American florists and restauranteurs.
By Ross Toro Published
