Orchids, mosses, ferns—or epiphytes, defined as nonparasitic plants that grow on other plants—are crucial for Earth's biodiversity and play essential roles in forests around the world, building ...

These trees can grow up to 130 feet and can be found in 16 western US states. It was named for its heavy wood and over time, its bark turns a dark cinnamon color. Ponderosa pines are also vital for ...

Do trees lead to healthier babies? A new study aimed to investigate what previous research had already suggested–with interesting results. FITBOOK author Friederike Ostermeyer took a closer look.

Coconut palms, monkey puzzles, baobabs, and many others appear in this stylized visual celebration of trees’ many magnificent features. An opening exchange between a Latinx-cued child and their abuelo ...

What started as a pandemic project in Grade 6 became a cool nature app for Albertans, leading to a prestigious $100,000 scholarship for Edmonton high school senior Joshua Kirsch. From small acorns, ...

Some trees are so weird that they look more like something from a fairy tale than a living plant. There are umbrella-like trees, bottle-like trees, giant mushroom-like trees, and upside down-rooted ...

I’m a lover of nature, especially trees. I’m always on the lookout for new books about trees and I’ve just discovered two very interesting ones. "Treekeepers: The Race for a Forested Future" by Lauren ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Joshua Kirsch designed an amazing app to let nature aficionados check out Alberta's most amazing trees. He's headed to the ...