These unique flowers have captivated gardeners and nature lovers alike with their uncanny resemblance to our feathered ...

Many Heliconia flowers resemble the striking plumage of birds-of-paradise. Others evoke lobster claws or toucan beaks. Gardeners have cultivated Heliconia species for centuries as striking ...

Most are distinguished by striking colors and bright plumage of yellow, blue, scarlet, and green. These colors distinguish them as some of the world's most dramatic and attractive birds.

Block printing captured Lili Arnold's attention because of its relatively simple components and technique—no giant presses ...

Pineapples came on a Spanish ship from Brazil, plumeria arrived fresh off a boat from Mexico, and bird of paradise flowers came from South Africa. Now a familiar part of the landscape, these ...

A new study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science revealed a surprising discovery: 37 out of 45 known species of birds-of-paradise exhibit biofluorescence, emitting green or yellow ...

understanding why they [birds of paradise] are so colourful and dance so well is a mystery Ed and Tim have spent years trying to understand Evolutionary biologist Prof Ed Scholes, and wildlife ...

Many Heliconia flowers resemble the striking plumage of birds-of-paradise. Others evoke lobster claws or toucan beaks. Gardeners have cultivated Heliconia species for centuries as striking ...

Many Heliconia flowers resemble the striking plumage of birds-of-paradise. Others evoke lobster claws or toucan beaks. “The data that is stored in the herbarium is a scientific treasure that ...