Red ginger (Alpina purpurata) can’t run around looking for a mate because it is stationary and rooted firmly to the ground.

Meanwhile, Republicans — who have forced Washington to the brink of shutdowns several times recently in pursuit of budget ...

The orange bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is one of the most recognized tropical plants in our island plant palette.

A stunning evergreen, flowering vine with thorny, branching stems, the bougainvillea is native to South America. Since it's a ...

Flowers, when produced, are very unusual and more diverse than any other family of plants. The inflorescence of most bromeliads takes the form of elaborate and vividly colored spikes enclosed in a ...