The poinsettia is native to the Pacific-facing mountains of southern Mexico. There it grows in seasonally dry tropical ...

Gardening in poor soil can be a challenge, but it doesn't mean you can't have a beautiful and thriving garden. Many ...

Despite its reputation for being poisonous, popular poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) has only mild effects if nibbled, the ...

A toxic plant that can temporarily cause blindness and quickly invade coastal areas has been found in large numbers established on a remote beach.

These are dissolved or suspended in the latex sap of the plant or housed in specific organelles such as stems, leaves, and bulbs ( Table 3). It is also noteworthy that splashes of plant tissue ...

It looks similar to the native spurge, waiūatua/waiū-o-kahukura (Euphorbia glauca) and New Zealand linen flax (Linum ...

During the holidays, you can find many live flowering plants just about everywhere: greenhouses, floral shops, big-box stores and grocery store floral departments. Deciding on just the right selection ...

Irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) from plants is a very common phenomenon as potentially irritant plants and plant products are commonly found in the everyday environment, including the home ...

While it’s a striking addition to any plant collection, it’s toxic to pets. The sap can cause skin irritation, and if ...

This edition of “Field Scouting Guide” concentrates on Portulaca oleracea L. (common purslane). Lynn Brandenberger, Oklahoma State University; Carla Burkle, Penn State Extension; and Bernard H.