Tag Archives: flowering plants

A rare orchid survives in a few grasslands. Researchers want to learn its secrets

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — In a remote tallgrass prairie in North Dakota, a mysterious orchid sprouts from the ground. You can find it only if you know where to look. The striking, bright white flowers of the fringed orchid, native to the western prairies, make it an elusive sight for up-close enthusiasts. And because it’s… Read More »

Shift in flowers’ sexual lives could spell trouble for pollinators across the planet

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. An ancient, interdependent relationship that contributes to food systems and ecosystem stability around the world may be changing. Many flowering plants can self-pollinate or transfer pollen between their own flowers for seed production and propagation,… Read More »

Shift in flowers’ sexual lives could spell trouble for pollinators across the planet

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. An ancient, interdependent relationship that contributes to food systems and ecosystem stability around the world may be changing. Many flowering plants can self-pollinate or transfer pollen between their own flowers for seed production and propagation,… Read More »