16. Ghost plant (Monotropa uniflora) The ghost plant gets its nickname from its unusual colouring. It completely lacks chlorophyll and does not need to photosynthesise thanks to its symbiotic ...

Turning inland, the intrepid travelers begin a thorough investigation into the weird, wild plants of Baja California. They quickly encounter the mystical, mythical Boojum tree.

A place unique to Tucson held a sale over the weekend featuring unique plants. The Tucson Botanical Gardens, at 2150 N. Alvernon Way, attracted green-thumbed folks from all over the area ...

Kilimanjaro's giant groundsels: The strange plants that thrive on Africa's tallest mountain; Pacific spiny lumpsucker: The adorable little fish with a weird suction cup resembling human teeth ...

Plants are the ultimate in climate detectors. The temperature and rainfall of a region, how many frost days per year occur, and how variable the seasons are, determine what kinds of plants can ...