Avocados had an important place in Mesoamerican peoples’ diet, mythology, and culture. It’s possible that they were eaten in Mexico 10,000 years ago.

How did women scientists fit into the naturalists and botanist mix during their earliest days in the field?

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.

Botany didn’t just intrigue and entertain Sara Plummer Lemmon—it deeply affected her personal life.

Why do leaves change colors in fall?

Jeanine Vélez Gavilán discusses her career in botany, her passion for endangered plants, and how climate change challenges botanists today. Visit ...

Finding anti-cancer agents inside tobacco may seem like a pretty strange coincidence, but it’s not unheard of to find help in harmful places.