This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Oceanic islands are good model systems with which to explore factors affecting exotic species diversity. Islands vary in size, topography, ...

The tropics is home to a great many plant species with flamboyantly colorful flowers and foliage. This may raise an eyebrow or two, but perhaps it’s time we temperate climate gardeners toss our ...

A research program recently conducted by an IRD team and its partners found new clues for understanding the influence of exotic species on the biodiversity of communities of mycorrhizal fungi and ...

INVASIVE, exotic and alien are terms used to describe plants that are not normally growing in a particular ecosystem at a given point in history. The debate over native versus exotic species continues ...

Habitat modification and biological invasions are key drivers of global environmental change. However, the extent and impact of exotic plant invasions in modified tropical landscapes remain poorly ...

In the backyard of a house on the east side of Torrance, there is a greenhouse. A full, leafy canopy frames either side of the wooden door. Overlapping palms and succulents soak up the sun. Inside the ...

Global warming is turning parts of the South into a sub-tropical tropical environment with new plants from around the world flourishing, a top gardener has said. Steven Griffith, curator of the ...

Bromeliads are a wonderful group of tropical plants that are understandably popular: They are easy to grow, colorful and stay in bloom for a long time. Because they are not cold hardy, we grow them in ...

If you are ready to venture into the world of exotic tropical fruit, consider planting a tree from the annonaceae or custard-apple family. Several tasty species are available and grow well here in ...

If you love tropical plants but don’t live near the tropics, we’ve got 10 tropicals that can grow outside the warm, balmy locale. The following plants can thrive indoors or outdoors, given the right ...

Record-breaking hot and dry weather this summer has seen more exotic plants including figs and avocadoes growing in the UK, gardeners have told BBC News. It's part of a trend of Mediterranean and ...

From the front it is just an ordinary semi-detached house. But hidden behind Nick Wilson’s surburban home lies a tropical wonderland. The bamboos, palms, banana trees and lush greenery would not be ...