Most of us aren’t spending our days watching our houseplants grow. We see their signs of life only occasionally – a new leaf unfurled, a stem leaning toward the window. But in the summer of 1863, ...

There's nothing subtle about sunflowers. There they stand, taller than the garden fence, with vibrant yellow heads screaming summer and 'look at me'. But as summer turns to autumn, their heavy heads ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Flowers are one of the most striking examples of diversity in nature, displaying myriad combinations of colours, patterns, shapes ...

It turns out sunflowers are more than just a pretty face: the ultraviolet colours of their flowers not only attract pollinators, but also help the plant regulate water loss. It turns out sunflowers ...