Every mind-bending molecule in nature has an evolutionary origin; a defense against being eaten, a lure for pollinators, or perhaps a happy biochemical accident. Though they seem extraordinary, life ...

The starting line is alive with the noise of engines warming, radios buzzing, and crews making last-minute checks. Out here, ...

The Christmas cactus might be the most misunderstood plant on the planet. Indeed, it suffers from an identity crisis, and ...

A Thanksgiving cactus needs darkness, cool nights, and limited watering for six weeks before the holiday to bloom on time. Because it’s a rainforest plant, steady moisture, good drainage, and partial ...

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Just as many wildflowers are beginning to fade, cactus blooms are showing up a bit early to keep deserts around Tucson colorful. Among the early bloomers are red and yellow cholla cactus flowers — ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The Christmas cactus is a hybrid epiphytic plant, prized for its flat, segmented green stems that ...

Welcome to Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site, the 860-acre natural wonderland just outside El Paso that somehow remains one of Texas’ best-kept secrets – though it really shouldn’t be. The first ...

Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site near El Paso offers exactly that kind of time-traveling adventure at a price that won’t make your credit card weep. This 860-acre natural wonderland sits just 32 ...