Flowers like hibiscus use an invisible blueprint established very early in petal formation that dictates the size of their bullseyes -- a crucial pre-pattern that can significantly impact their ...

Researchers have decoded the complete genome of Chionanthus retusus, a widely cultivated ornamental tree known for its striking flower shapes. Using state-of-the-art sequencing, scientists identified ...

Flowers are employing a materials science phenomenon typically associated with failures in structural engineering to produce exquisite three-dimensional petal patterns to lure pollinators. Flowers are ...

Scientists who study monkeyflowers sometimes feel as though the plants are looking back at them. The blooms are said to resemble the faces of playful monkeys—hence the name—complete with a speckled ...

Honey bees rely heavily on flower patterns when searching for food, a new study has found. The research has revealed honeybees can distinguish between different flowers by using colours and patterns.