Flowers

The beautiful begonia can be found in a wide array of sizes and colors, gracing gardens, brightening living rooms and even flavoring foods.

Unusual blue petunias reveal a molecular trick that plants use to create vibrantly colored petals. The finding might open the door for all sorts of new flower hues.

The results of the study explain why leaves are pointy and flower petals have more rounded ends.

The bees know whether a flower has nectar or not.

Valentine's Day has its roots in ancient Rome. Sweetheart cards, conversation hearts, and flowers also have dated origins. Life's Little Mysteries explains the holiday's ancient roots.

Plants know how do it in all sorts of kinky ways.

Bowerbirds surround their nest structures with flowers.

Smells in the air can color your first impression of someone, and some scents, like flowers, can even make you friendlier to strangers.