Helicopter seeds, also known as samara fruits, are winged seeds that glide through the air to disperse over a wide area. Found on various trees, these seeds delight nature enthusiasts with their ...

Fossil tree resins open a window into the deep past as their organic compounds, termed biomarkers, can be used to identify the botanical provenance of these ancient trees, as well as the ...

Recurring and prolonged periods of drought are worsening worldwide, triggering a dangerous chain reaction for trees, ...

Tree roots growing at or slightly above the soil surface are called surface roots. Homeowners having trees with these surface roots are frustrated with the additional challenges posed by mowing and ...

A tiny ant spends its entire life weeding, fighting, and dying for a single tree, and the tree returns the favor in ways scientists are still unraveling. Their relationship is so locked in that ...

Phylogenies are a fundamental tool for organizing our knowledge of the biological diversity we observe on our planet. But how exactly do we understand and use these devices? Tree diagrams have been ...