Helicopter seeds, also known as samara fruits, are winged seeds that glide through the air to disperse over a wide area. Found on various trees, these seeds delight nature enthusiasts with their ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This rainforest tree solved one of evolution’s hardest ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Trees are smarter than you think, and the evidence is found in their unique ways they disperse their seeds. Cottonwood trees ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Trees use seeds as a principal means of establishing their next generation in ...

Growing plants from seeds is incredibly satisfying. And when those seeds would otherwise be thrown in the trash, there is something even more pleasurable about nurturing new life. Next time you slice ...

Who wouldn't love to grow a mini orchard housing diverse fruit trees to keep us and the pretty birds visiting our backyards satiated year-round. Sadly, with even the youngest seedlings costing over ...