Crape myrtle The "lilac of the South" gets its name from its crinkly, crepelike flowers and from foliage that resembles the true myrtle. Although native to China and Japan, crapes carry on here as if ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. A ghost orchid that grows in complete darkness, an insect-trapping tobacco plant and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There have been attempts to genetically modify an orchid's color while its growing, but none have yet ...

If you're searching for a tropical plant that's surprisingly easy to grow, Medinilla magnifica could be the perfect plant for you. If the name is hard to remember, you can also call it by it's common ...

The spring-blooming pink lady’s slipper, a native orchid, is one of Georgia’s showiest and most strikingly beautiful wildflowers. It’s also a protected species under the Georgia Wildflower ...

Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. Phalaenopsis, which probably is among the most recognizable orchids, is a good choice for the home gardener. Phalaenopsis orchids ...

A Detroit lab director said her team has been working on the project for around two years to make copies of the plant made famous in books and movies. Jocelyn Ho and her team at the Rare Plant Fairy ...

The Philippine orchid Medinilla magnifica isn't a common plant to see, but it's an easy one to grow on your patio in the summer and inside the house when the weather cools down. If you're searching ...