Despite the jurassic-sounding name, pteridomania (from the Greek for fern, plant and mania) was responsible for the 19th century fern leaf collector's job.

The first working internal combustion machine debuted in 1807, powered by lycopodium powder, which is made of explosive plant spores.

Frederick Coville and Elizabeth White, two strangers, domesticated the blueberry together. They valued beauty and worked to support local communities.

The obituary of noted botanist George R. Proctor reveals a surprising story.