Vanilla flavoring is widely used in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The primary source, Vanilla planifolia, however, is ...

The vanilla species grown for its flavoring is finicky. Genes from its wild relatives could help make it hardier — but not if those cousins go extinct.

According to the zoo, “Early blue violets are the main food source for the silverspot caterpillars as they mature into adult ...

Got a problem with invasive ground cover weeds in your yard? Learn which plants are a problem and how to stop them in their ...

Wild violets can be a challenge to banish from your lawn. Here's how to get rid of this pretty yet pesky perennial.