Very strange relative of a starfish. Looks like a flower when it's standing up, yet can run across the bottom of the ocean like some kind of weird, jogging... flower thing. picked by gnikgnok 1 year ago

Flowers "wave" at insects to get their attention, scientists have discovered.

The finding helps explain why many flowers waft in the breeze, and reveals a hitherto unknown trick used to attract pollinators. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

"The stems are slimmer than human hair, and altogether there are 38 small white flowers on top," he said.
The flowers open in the mornings, then close when the sun grows strong. Each flower has a diameter of 1mm. picked by DrNothing 1 year ago

Flowers have traditionally been used in many types of cooking: European, Asian, East Indian, Victorian English, and Middle Eastern. Early American settlers also used flowers as food. This site is a useful resource for growing, harvesting and cooking flowers picked by DemureArt 12 months ago

It's one of the world's largest flowers, it stinks of rotting meat or rancid cheese and looks very much like a giant penis. picked by AutumnLotus 2 months ago

As one of Britain's favourite garden flowers, the Busy Lizzie has bloomed in almost every colour ... except blue. The explorers, botanists Yuan Yong-Ming and Ge Xue-Juan, found a sapphire blue version of the flower while exploring the 16,600ft-deep Namchabarwa Canyon in Tibet four years ago. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

Different flowers open up at different times. It is possible to arrange enough species so you can literally tell the time by looking at the flowers. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Alton, IL (AHN) - Police authorities arrested a local flower shop owner who was found to have been growing the illegal kind of greenery. picked by muppet 9 months ago

A New Hampshire teenager's yearbook photo has been rejected, because she's holding a flower. Merrimack High School student Melissa Morin's senior photograph featured her and a small red flower. School officials, however, said the picture is not going to make it in the yearbook because props aren't allowed. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A team of scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found a way to genetically enhance the scent of flowers and implant a scent in those that don't have one. picked by AutumnLotus 1 day ago

A brief article discussing photographing flowers and depth of field. picked by thebassman 1 year ago

Bored? Want to surprise your significant other? Seeking forgiveness? Why waste money on real roses when you can make your own out of maple leaves? It'll save you money, and earn you some 'homemade gift' points. picked by streetlight22 1 year ago

A protein acting as a long-distance signal from leaf to shoot-tip tells plants when to flower, says new research published in Science Express. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Great post about flowers that you can eat and look good on your salad. picked by shakadoo 1 year ago

Flowers open and close at specific times following their unique circadian rhythms. You can make your own flowering sundial to keep track of your appointments.

Another source

If this was posted before, forgive me...I couldn't find it. picked by suebe 1 year ago

We all know roses mean "love", but what about other flowers? How can you say what YOU want to say to your sweetie or friend this V-day? <3 picked by julea 2 years ago

Pollution is stifling the fragrance of plants and preventing bees from pollinating them – endangering one of the most essential cycles of nature. picked by deEPCHill 6 months ago

The classic and heartbreaking story is told in blog format. The book is told via diary entries from Charlie so it is perfect as a blog. Due to the blog format of latest entry being on top, you must read it backwards. Start with the oldest entry dated martch 5, 1965 picked by 2manyusernames 1 month ago

Orchids may be enthralling to humans, but our love of these flowers only goes so far.

Some wasps, on the other hand, find orchids so enchanting that they sexually climax while visiting them. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

Take a break and create a flower. picked by Mershaullk 1 year ago