Lightning strikes may kill untold numbers of trees every year, but one tropical species has evolved to benefit from the sudden jolts of electricity. The tonka bean tree, aka Dipteryx oleifera, has ...

Tropical plants may be native to regions elsewhere in the world, but they’re incredibly exciting and easy to grow right here ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Many tropical forests are ...

Researchers have found almost identical patterns of tree diversity across the world's tropical forests. The study of over one million trees across 1,568 locations found that just 2.2% of tree species ...

Lightning is often seen as a killer, leaving behind destruction and death of trees — but one tropical species has evolved to use the force of nature to its benefit. The tonka bean tree, scientifically ...

Growing fruit trees can seem out of reach if you have a small yard or are limited to a patio garden. But it doesn't have to be. Guava trees are one of the many varieties of trees that grow happily in ...

Tropical forests show trees help each other, creating strong, diverse ecosystems shaped by climate conditions.

Tropical trees are better neighbors than trees in temperate forests, according to a study published in the journal Nature by ...

Scientists from an international project are racing to figure out what kills these anchors of their ecosystems—before it’s too late to save them Ellyn Lapointe - Freelance Writer When hunting for the ...

Brevard gardeners faced a winter freeze that damaged plants. Two upcoming events offer trees, plants and resources for ...