Every few months a headline pops up: <em>“Lost plant rediscovered after 100 years!”</em> It’s the kind of story that makes plant lovers smile—and then squint. What does “rediscovered” actually mean? Was the species truly gone? Did we just miss it?…
If you’ve ever seen a plant go viral and wondered, “Is that really new—or just a renamed look-alike?”, you’re in the right place. Botanists follow a clear, checkable path to confirm a “new species,” and gardeners can understand the essentials.…
If you’ve fallen for ferns, jewel orchids, hoyas, or mossy terrarium looks, you’ve likely been chasing a cloud-forest vibe without naming it. Think coolish temps, constant moisture in the air, and soft, diffused light—less jungle heat, more perpetual morning. Scientists…
If you’ve ever tucked a tiny paper packet of seeds into a drawer and felt a small thrill of security, you already understand the heart of a seed bank. The Millennium Seed Bank (MSB) takes that same instinct and scales…