In the history of our planet, many plant species have flourished and faded away but never before has extinction been so closely tied to the activities of humans. In this article, we will discover ten ...

A mysterious 420-million-year-old ancient life form challenges evolution, defying classification as plant, animal or fungus.

Scientists want parents to teach their children about the importance of plants and to ensure that they can recognize and name some, as part of a drive to better protect the world's flora, which is ...

Global warming is producing a rapid loss of plant species -- according to estimates, roughly 600 plant species have died out since 1750 -- twice the number of animal species lost. But which species ...

A plant species presumed to be extinct for 58 years has been rediscovered in remote north Queensland after a horticulturalist ...

A native plant species has been rediscovered decades after it was presumed extinct, highlighting the power of citizen science ...

Plants are really important for all life on Earth. They make up habitats for animals, provide food, and are even used for our medicines. But 45% of all known flowering plants in the world are ...

Plant species that was presumed to be extinct reappears after nearly six decades - Small Australian shrub with delicate pink ...