Probably the first pioneer plants to arrive in Hawaii were mosses and ferns. Ferns have been around for over 360 million years. Giant tree fern forests were common for millions of years but they gave ...

In the Panamanian rainforest, scientists found the first known plant species to transform decaying tissue into a new source of nutrients. By Douglas Main In the rainforests of western Panama, the ...

Plant biologists report that a species of tree fern found only in Panama reanimates its own dead leaf fronds, converting them into root structures that feed the mother plant. The fern, Cyathea ...

Forests have been benefiting humanity since long before the health benefits of forest bathing were discovered. They are major ...

With wispy tufts that drape trees like haunted-house cobwebs, old man’s beard lichen can be an unexpected sight in northern ...

If you’re looking to explore Washington’s Hoh Rain Forest beyond the usual busy spots, there are some lesser-known trails that offer a... The post 6 Underrated Washington Trails Along the Hoh Rain ...

Plant and Soil, Vol. 468, No. 1/2 (November 2021), pp. 115-124 (10 pages) Background and aims Litter-derived dissolved organic carbon (DOC) biodegradation is critical to forest ecosystem structure and ...

PARADISE, MI -- With 48,000 acres of wilderness there’s no shortage of plant discoveries in Tahquamenon Falls State Park in the Upper Peninsula. While navigating the 40 miles of hiking trails you’ll ...