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Flowers often depicted in Minoan and Egyptian art were symbols of life. Lily fresco. Minoan, 1570-1470 BC, from Amnisos. Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete. Credit: Zde Wikimedia Commons CC ...

Flower color in ornamental plants not only enhances their aesthetic appeal but also reflects complex evolutionary histories. In Lobularia maritima (sweet alyssum), researchers have unraveled how ...

Winter can feel a little bare once the last of the summer blooms fade, but your garden doesn't have to turn into a colorless plant ghost town. There are several flowers you can plant in fall that will ...

Before anything else is said about him, know this: Sid Ghosh’s poetry goes toe to toe with some of contemporary poetry’s strongest writers. His first full-length poetry collection, Yellow Flower Gills ...

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Saffron may help improve mood and mental health by boosting brain chemicals. Taking saffron supplements might improve vision in people with certain eye diseases. Saffron can help with sleep quality ...

As summer fades and autumn approaches, goldenrod and asters light up fields, roadsides and gardens with a dazzling show of yellow and purple. Against the browning backdrop of late summer, their colors ...