Tropical forests contain thousands of plant species that survive long dry periods without attracting much scientific attention outside specialist circles. Among them is Clusia rosea, a tree more often ...

Tropical forests contain thousands of plant species that survive long dry periods without attracting much scientific attention outside specialist circles. Among them is Clusia rosea, a tree more often ...

Botanists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) named the new species, Clusia nanophylla, because of the tiny size of the leaves, the smallest within the genus. This species has only ...

Plants use sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into energy-rich sugars and oxygen in various ways (photosynthesis). Drought is a major challenge in this process. A research team led by ...

Finding the perfect balance between a yard that's low-maintenance and secluded can feel like a chore. Many folks settle for a wooden fence that eventually rots or for hedge plant options that never ...

In 2000, a group of STRI botanists collected samples of all the plants from the genus Clusia they could find in Panama to find out how the different species in this group are related. Twenty-five ...

Q: I read some time ago in your column about the clusia hedge. I want to re-educate myself. If you could, send me that article if possible. — Sandra, via email A: The memory is not what it used to be, ...

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In 2000, a group of STRI botanists collected samples of all the plants from the genus Clusia they could find in Panama to find out how the different species in this group are related. Twenty-five ...