The grey patches are likely lichen, a combination of a fungus and an algae. It is harmless to you and the tree. It is common ...

We all know that trees are an important part of our climate efforts. But we usually envision this as lush forests soaking up ...

In a surprising twist of nature, certain fig trees in Kenya are doing more than just bearing fruit—they’re capturing carbon ...

The Pitt County Cooperative Extension hosted its monthly “North Side Plant Walk” at the Pitt County Arboretum Friday, July 11, 2025. The tour focused on ...

Kenyan fig trees can literally turn parts of themselves to stone, using microbes to convert internal crystals into ...

When you picture a flower and a pollinator, the odds are you’re imagining a colorful, perfumed flower, and a honeybee.

Fig tree in Africa. Credit: Mike Rowley Some species of fig trees store calcium carbonate in their trunks—essentially turning themselves (partially) into stone, new research has found.

The Daintree Rainforest is about 120km north of Cairns along Captain Cook Highway. Allow a leisurely two to three hours with ...

Scientists discovered that fig trees in Kenya can store carbon dioxide as calcium carbonate rocks inside their trunks and ...

These are the houseplants people regret buying most. Here's why they cause trouble, and the alternative plants to pick up for ...