Question: is this fake? Pics online of this species don’t look like this. Never seen that kind of spiral in the petals before.2yr ⋅ basketballbrian ⋅ r/botany
Morphological variation in Chinese Tallow tree within a 1 mile stretch in new orleans, captured with spray-paint3yr ⋅ psycholio ⋅ r/botany
After puzzling over what appears to be a moss with flowers, I have identified it as Polytrichum Juniperium. The red structures are androecium.3yr ⋅ wander_drifter ⋅ r/botany
Discussion: Saw a ghost pipe (Monotropa uniflora) No chlorophyll, they parasitize fungi for energy2yr ⋅ climbingurl ⋅ r/botany
Interesting how these two adjacent begonia flowers look completely different in the center!2yr ⋅ jemjuly2454 ⋅ r/botany
My mom’s yellow roses have spontaneously turned red after around 20 years of flowering. Could soil changes be the cause?3yr ⋅ DiscreteNotDiscreet ⋅ r/botany
Walking down the sidewalk feeling good about life for a change and then there’s your neighbor’s amaranth....5yr ⋅ amaranthusrowan ⋅ r/botany
Doing some wetlands revitalization and came across this. Any ideas to what it is?4yr ⋅ alxle140 ⋅ r/botany
Found these weird grooved markings on a fallen tree - but what could have made them?2yr ⋅ worotan ⋅ r/botany
Question: What are these structures at the base of the corona filaments and what is their function?1yr ⋅ Fickle_Advantage_327 ⋅ r/botany
Cauliflory is a botanical term referring to plants that flower and fruit from their main stems or woody trunks rather than from new growth and shoots. This can allow trees to be pollinated or have their seeds dispersed by animals which cannot climb or fly.5yr ⋅ coldboat ⋅ r/botany
Researchers have discovered the tallest tree in the Amazon. This angelim vermelho tree (Dinizia excelsa) was measured by satellite and was 88.5 meters (290 feet) above the forest floor.4yr ⋅ -AMARYANA- ⋅ r/botany
Question: So... what’s happening with this flower? Confused non-botanist here. Tia1yr ⋅ ChrisB911 ⋅ r/botany
This Spirodela specimen has 7 mature leaves all still connected by the stolons2yr ⋅ kinofthedeerlord ⋅ r/botany
Who says carrots can't be things of beauty? Astrantia major, from the carrot family (Apiaceae).3yr ⋅ Ainulindalei ⋅ r/botany
Anyone know what species this black orchid is? It took 2 years for my dad to get it to bloom4yr ⋅ DoctorWhoniverse ⋅ r/botany
Discussion: Beautiful fen habitats of New England, Sarracenia purpurea and Calopogon tuberosus2yr ⋅ MayonaiseBaron ⋅ r/botany
Question: Cloning some passion flowers. I have used this same method successfully before, but today I discovered the stems split open with all of these crazy growths. Are these roots? What is going on here?1yr ⋅ SquarePeg37 ⋅ r/botany
Question: Was repotting my house plant, saw this pink bulb in the root. Is this normal? Should i keep it while repotting?1yr ⋅ 99bummer ⋅ r/botany
I made this for my mom for her birthday with flowers I pressed while in school.5yr ⋅ imbakingalaska ⋅ r/botany
Discussion: monotropa uniflora, one of my favorite things to see this time of year!1yr ⋅ somewhereinthepines ⋅ r/botany
Question: since a lot of folks took interest, here’s another angle of the “rock tree.” Can someone explain specifically how it gets water and nutrients from a boulder?2yr ⋅ InquisitiveBiped ⋅ r/botany
discussion: don't know what species this is, but I find it fascinating how the apical meristem is being encapsulated like this. An evolutionary advantage against insect herbivory?2yr ⋅ Fickle_Advantage_327 ⋅ r/botany
Question: Today I found this neon yellow stem among many other red, pink and buff young coral root inflorescences. Is this a mutation or just a different species?1yr ⋅ smellybutch ⋅ r/botany
Inside of potato is light blue in colour after microwaving it .This is very unusual and this has not happened before . Is there any reason for this ?2yr ⋅ sharan_patil ⋅ r/botany
I'll never have enough of this species! Iris lortetii samariae was once considered a different species, though there wasn't enough evidence to justify it. The Samaria mountain populations, as well as the Galilee region populations, are still heavily poached. More info in the comments.2yr ⋅ Ronisnothere234 ⋅ r/botany
Morning Glory I woke up to. Been working with this plant from seed since March, maybe... first flower, super happy its happy...5yr ⋅ ipkis714 ⋅ r/botany
What is going on with this 2-colored Queen Anne’s Lace (Daucus carota)?8mo ⋅ ebbs_and_neaps ⋅ r/botany
Question: Why are coconut palm (cocos nucifera) leaves yellow sometimes?1yr ⋅ redddit-monster ⋅ r/botany
I built a plant/collection-tracking app for plant lovers. It's in beta, and I would love input on how to improve it. Beta link in comments.4yr ⋅ CheesePuffery ⋅ r/botany
Question: How does this happen and have you seen any other fruits like this?1yr ⋅ itmustbedan ⋅ r/botany
The data is not 100% definite on this plant, but it's likely that this is a method of obtaining nutrients in an otherwise nutrient depleted region.2yr ⋅ Imposter_Memes ⋅ r/botany
Is this tree regrowing smaller trunks of itself on its branches after it was cut?2yr ⋅ BigJohn1930 ⋅ r/botany
Question: I got this Bonsai as a gift a few months ago, (it was healthy and green) and I'm wondering if this is normal? (got it in the summer now it's winter)1yr ⋅ legend_number_1 ⋅ r/botany
Discussion: Many people know Poison Hemlock, Conium maculatum, is an extremely poisonous invasive plant in North America, but here's equally toxic native cousin, Cicuta maculata! the Water Hemlock1yr ⋅ MayonaiseBaron ⋅ r/botany
I'm enamored by the leaves of this unnamed species of Trachyandra supposedly found in Kliprand, a town in Western Cape, South Africa. The leaves seriously look like little snakes and got me thinking, are there plants whose leaves not flowers do some sort of mimicry for some purpose?6mo ⋅ lordlors ⋅ r/botany
question: Why is this Blue Jacobs Ladder foaming? All the other ones around it had the same foam, but I think it came from me touching it.2yr ⋅ indepths60 ⋅ r/botany
Question: My acorn has three stems. Should I cut these smaller two off?1yr ⋅ Odd_Writer6876 ⋅ r/botany
Question: I just stumbled upon a tree that has these grown on them and i wonder what these are and what the tree is called and if it has any use. It looks so weird, extraterestrial, like something you’d see in a sci-fi movie.1yr ⋅ TrainingComposer5163 ⋅ r/botany
Argyroxiphium sandwicense (Silversword) at Haleakala during my visit to Maui last year5yr ⋅ kittiemaster ⋅ r/botany
One of my blood oranges came to be in a different pigment in the shape of a slice, can anyone explain to me this fascination?4yr ⋅ TheLawIsBack220 ⋅ r/botany
Are some acorns more desirable (e.g. squirrels think they're tastier) than others? I gathered all these within 200 ft from my front door, and am amazed at the variety! Bonus points if you can name them, esp. the biggest.4yr ⋅ Stinkernika ⋅ r/botany
Discussion: plant roots become positively phototropic in microgravity! As opposed to earth gravity conditions where roots grow away from light2yr ⋅ bluish1997 ⋅ r/botany
Through months of training and meditative practices, I have mastered the art of standing amidst Panicum and not panicking.5yr ⋅ ThumYorky ⋅ r/botany
Question: 4 trees on my lawn, seem to be the same type. Why did 2 already lose their leaves but the others still mostly green? (NYS)1yr ⋅ humble_Rufus ⋅ r/botany
Centaurea odyssei, endemic species found only in three small areas on Kazdagı , Turkey4yr ⋅ Dankeros_Love ⋅ r/botany
Question: How interested are you in sensory shifting plants? Such as Miracle Berry or Buzz Buttons (pictured).2yr ⋅ Bello_plantae ⋅ r/botany
Question: would it be OK if I cut off one stalk of these M. hypopitys? I just wanna keep one for a collection, but I heard some plants are ultra sensitive, so if it would just die then it's not worth it.1yr ⋅ Xavion-15 ⋅ r/botany
Saw this guy in the shop today, all his leaves were dead and had fallen off, and this one leaf just called out to say there’s still hope in there somewhere, you will grow to be a beautiful little tree one day my friend ;)5yr ⋅ Amyfrayn1 ⋅ r/botany
is this real? are there any pines, firs or larches that turn red in autumn, if so please name some. Or is this just a trick, I believe that it is a trick, please correct me if I am wrong.4yr ⋅ aj_ssrn ⋅ r/botany
Question: how do scientists get pictures like these with the black background and perfect lightning on the roots and shoots?2yr ⋅ bluish1997 ⋅ r/botany
Why does Areca nut tree change the colour of its trunk once it grows to certain height?2yr ⋅ Internetsipper ⋅ r/botany
Is this a type of fasciation on this conehead flower? It's almost a full circle!5yr ⋅ ecrous-deez ⋅ r/botany
My friend’s dad is really proud of the banana tree he’s been growing. He’s 5’7 for scale.5yr ⋅ shellsuite227 ⋅ r/botany
Question: By looking at this cross-section of a pine tree, how can you tell what time of year it was chopped down? The outside of the tree trunk is towards the right side of the picture1yr ⋅ Infinite_Property_25 ⋅ r/botany
Question: Why do purple onions turn the water yellowish but the white onion doesn't? (I was trying to stimulate root growth in order to plant them)1yr ⋅ Rex-117 ⋅ r/botany
Question: Will either of these two vines kill the tree, or will the three coexist?1yr ⋅ pockedpocket ⋅ r/botany
question: sorry if this is the wrong subreddit but what are these orange spots in my dragonfruit?1yr ⋅ Blackrabbit-- ⋅ r/botany
Question: Are garlic chives the same plant as garlic? I know brasicca plants have different foods from different parts so is it the same for garlic and garlic chives?1yr ⋅ Nekota7 ⋅ r/botany
Question: I’m looking for information on the complete lifecycle of this century plant.1yr ⋅ Few-Animal2028 ⋅ r/botany
Question: re bean chlorosis. I'm trying to rehabilitate very poor Haitian mountain soil by using beans as a green manure but they keep turning yellow. Thoughts?1yr ⋅ zealouspilgrim ⋅ r/botany
Discussion: Tree tobacco (Nicotiana glauca) may not be native here in the SW, but I think it is still beautiful.1yr ⋅ BaileyImgs ⋅ r/botany
Saw these Rafflesia panchoana flowers yesterday at the slopes of Mt. Makiling, Philippines. :) It's currently their blooming season here.5yr ⋅ jaehaeron ⋅ r/botany
How old is this sycamore? (Stone at the base is 2ft across for size reference).2yr ⋅ MoonBearVA ⋅ r/botany
Went to smell a fresh spice bush flower and almost got punched in the nose by a mantis5yr ⋅ sackofchemicals ⋅ r/botany
Rare/endangered (Asclepius meadii) Meads milkweed. Found doing natural resource conservation in the Midwest5yr ⋅ Pdokie123 ⋅ r/botany
Cacao-esque fruit, found on a tree with leaves that turn red like Cacao, it's is oxidizing to a blue color, T. Hyaleum?2yr ⋅ HighTurning ⋅ r/botany
How did this beautiful mutation happen? The leaf wanted to be a petal3yr ⋅ ShhBoom_ShhBooms ⋅ r/botany
Wholeleaf Indian Paintbrush. Castilleja integra. Santa Fe, New Mexico. Time to show some love for Southwestern plants.5yr ⋅ kaloskagathos21 ⋅ r/botany
Monstera plants have truly saved my life! I owe all of my success to this plant✨🪴🍃3yr ⋅ Peacenplants_ ⋅ r/botany
Do different cracks appear each year, exposing buried seeds or are these cracks permanent?5yr ⋅ coldboat ⋅ r/botany
When taught grafting I was told to line up the green cambium layer. Just learned the cambium layer is 1-2 cells thick, yet the green layer on my olive trees seems to be many more cells than that. Is the green actual cambium, is it 1-2 cells thick? If not, what is it you are lining up?3yr ⋅ Rotoslinger_art ⋅ r/botany
Found this thing on my bougainvillea branch. Any idea as to what it is? Is it something of concern?3yr ⋅ sammyshortpants ⋅ r/botany
Question: Tomato-looking seedling from chilli seed. What do you reckon it is?1yr ⋅ willusher ⋅ r/botany
Does anyone have any recommendations for good books or online resources pertaining to plant microanatomy? Part of my problem with identifying structures is my sections being too thick but the main issue is my lack of knowledge. Image is cross section of white ash stem, secondary growth.4yr ⋅ Gregorious99 ⋅ r/botany
Question: When does giant bamboo begin to grow fast? (What’s the growth rate?)2yr ⋅ topher_colbyy ⋅ r/botany
*Quercus agrifolia* cross section stained with toluidine & iodine. Was trying to find a way to highlight g-fibers. This didn't work too well but it looks awesome5yr ⋅ Agrifolia ⋅ r/botany
Has anyone tried splicing all three of these for the ultimate defensive/tasty plant?3yr ⋅ winterfate10 ⋅ r/botany
Plant cross section (Senecio vulgaris) with local fungal infections around its epidermis3yr ⋅ VANOXmicro ⋅ r/botany
I’ve noticed Spotted Wintergreen frequently grows at the base of oak trees. Could Wintergreen and the oak possibly be sharing mycorrhizal fungi? I believe Wintergreen is a hemimycotroph4yr ⋅ bluish1997 ⋅ r/botany
