In rural Nevada, a battle is brewing over whether the state has an obligation to protect the sodaville milkvetch flower.

Your backyard may be a place of peace, play, and plant life—but some of that greenery could be more dangerous than it looks.

North Carolina lawmakers left Raleigh before passing a budget. Here’s a recap of the most notable accomplishments and ...

Each botanical illustration of a species is paired with a diagram, all different and depicting the properties she perceived ...

Long-time river watchers and local scientists say this is by far the earliest they’ve seen such a massive proliferation of ...

Beyond those that are widely recognized on sight, there are also numerous types of wild berries in Washington that are toxic ...

The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today seeking Endangered Species Act protections for the Tecopa bird’s beak, a rare desert wetland wildflower that grows in ...

A 40-minute gallery tour led by a Museum educator includes a take-home art activity for elementary school-aged children and their parents or guardians. Reservations required. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. July 8 ...

Despite being one of the most abundant organisms on the planet, fungi remain incredibly misunderstood. Remarkably adaptable and quick to thrive in new environments, pathogenic fungi are on the rise, ...

Meet Cicuta douglasii, better known as Western Water Hemlock. While it’s not particularly scary looking, the United States ...

In the heart of California’s Central Valley, golden fields stretch toward the horizon and history lingers in the dry air. Tucked away near Earlimart is a remarkable treasure most Californians have ...

Owls, elks, woodlands and steppes were just some parts of the ecological world included in a recent assessment of Mesa Verde ...