Research Articles
Curly Birch: The Royal Tree's Genetic Secret
Discover the genetic mystery of curly birch, a rare tree with marble-like wood that has puzzled scientists for over a century.
The Striped Maple's Secret: How a Tree Changes Sex at the Last Minute
Discover how the striped maple tree can change its sex expression just weeks before flowering in response to environmental stress and physical damage.
The Genus Wars: How Linnaeus and His Rivals Redefined the Garden of Life
Explore the 18th-century botanical battles between Carl Linnaeus and his opponents like Peter Simon Pallas over the classification of plant genera.
The Tangled Beauty of Cotoneasters: How Leaf Hairs and Tiny Seeds Solve a Botanical Puzzle
Exploring how botanists use morphological characteristics to identify Cotoneaster species amidst hybridization and polyploidy challenges.