This Illinois flower almost went extinct recently because of invasive plants taking over its habitat. Here is how conservation efforts saved it from the brink.

Some flowers do everything they can to attract admirers, especially if those admirers are willing to spread their pollen. Rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a perfect example of this phenomenon, ...

A pink perennial flower native to the Pacific Northwest is no longer considered threatened or endangered after the work of many local agencies focused on recovering and sustaining populations. The ...

With harvest season winding down, it's time for dessert. How about some candy, real candy, from the garden? Marshmallows, anyone? Of course you can't just pluck a squishy marshmallow from a ...

In a win for flower conservation, federal officials have announced they are removing a perennial flower in the Northwest from the Endangered Species List. The Nelson's checkermallow, a bright pink, ...

Of course you can’t just pluck a squishy marshmallow from a marshmallow bush or tree. But marshmallows — real marshmallows — were originally made from the candied roots of a plant. And that plant is ...