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The peaceful waters of the Japanese Pool–a haven for amphibian mating season–also house a deadly surprise!
In honor of Women's History Month, we're happy to share a short list of notable women botanists, past and present!
An ethnobotanical gem growing in the Virginia Haldan Tropical House, provides the dye used in many products
Southern Africa Collection Highlight
Fleshy leaves, seeds and unique storage structures. Plant survival strategies in harsh conditions
The newts have returned! Their winter migration to the Japanese Pool has begun.
A coast-to-coast collaborative effort that solved a mystery in the Garden's collections.
Do Rhinoceros actually eat the Rhinoceros bush?
Preserving endangered California plants
From thick bark to dormant buds, plants have evolved many strategies to avoid damage due to fire.
Virginia Haldan Tropical House reopens!
The Virginia Haldan Tropical House reopens to the public on Sept. 7, 2024
A distinguished career: Curator Holly Forbes retires after 36 years
What causes the abnormal, bizarre growth patterns that sometimes occur in plants?