Plants function as natural air filters through a phenomenon called photosynthesis. During the day, they absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) present in the air and release...
Nocturnal flowers often possess very specific pigments, generally flavonoids and certain types of anthocyanins, which give pale, whitish, or very light cream shades. These pigments...
Plant latex is a type of thick sap produced by certain plants. It circulates in special channels called laticifers, located in different parts such as...
Basil owes its powerful scent to chemical compounds called essential oils. These oils are stored in tiny glands located mainly on the leaves, and when...
You have probably noticed that water forms nice round drops on some leaves rather than spreading out. This phenomenon is mainly explained by the surface...
Some berries contain specific chemical compounds called alkaloids, glycosides, or saponins, several of which are toxic to humans. These substances have often evolved as a...
Carrots are orange mainly due to a natural pigment called beta-carotene. This belongs to the family of carotenoids, which also give fruits like apricots and...
Mangroves act like giant natural filters. Their aerial roots prevent sediments and dirt from continuing their journey, thus limiting marine pollution and making the water...
At night, while we sleep peacefully, the activity of nocturnal insects and other pollinators is in full swing. Moths, a kind of small night butterfly, bats, and...
Some indoor plants like the Ficus, the Boston Fern, or the Chlorophytum have the surprising ability to naturally eliminate pollutants from the ambient air. They...
