Tag: Botany
Scientists discover ferns can evolve ‘backward’: A new study on evolutionary patterns
Scientists Uncover Surprising Evolutionary Patterns in Ferns: A Deep Dive into Backward EvolutionIn a groundbreaking study, scientists have discovered that ferns, one of the oldest plant groups on Earth, can evolve "backward" in their...
New Species Named by Royal Botanic Gardens in 2024: Toothy Toadstools and Ghost Palms
New Species Named by Royal Botanic Gardens in 2024: Toothy Toadstools and Ghost PalmsDozens of newly discovered plants and fungi were recently named in 2024 by scientists from the prestigious Royal Botanic Gardens in...
Racist Plant Name Dropped by Botanists: Impact on Scientific Community
In July, plant scientists at the International Botanical Congress in Madrid made a significant decision to change a scientific name shared by approximately 200 plant species. The alteration from “caffra” to “affra” was officially...