Plant Evolution

Uncover the wild, untamed journey of plant evolution that defies time and reshapes our world in ways you never imagined.

The Enigmatic Cycas debaoensis: A Living Fossil of the Plant World

Martin Sparks

Cycas debaoensis, a living fossil from the Cycadaceae family, offers insights into plant evolution with its ancient lineage and unique characteristics.

Discovering the Marvels of Utricularia sect. Foliosa: Nature's Tiny Trappers

Martin Sparks

Utricularia sect. Foliosa showcases the remarkable adaptability of carnivorous plants with their rapid prey-capturing bladder traps, thriving in nutrient-poor environments worldwide.

The Enigmatic Encephalartos Villosus: A Living Fossil

KC Fairlight

Encephalartos villosus, a resilient cycad from South Africa, offers insights into plant evolution and faces modern conservation challenges due to habitat threats.

The Marvelous World of Selaginella biformis: A Botanical Wonder

Martin Sparks

Selaginella biformis, a living fossil from the Selaginellaceae family, captivates botanists with its unique adaptations, spore-based reproduction, and ornamental appeal.

Unraveling the Mysteries of Stigmaria: The Ancient Roots of Giant Lycopsids

Martin Sparks

Unravel the role of Stigmaria in ancient lycopsids and its impact on prehistoric ecosystems and modern plant evolution.

Bowenia: The Ancient Marvel of the Plant Kingdom

Martin Sparks

Bowenia, a genus of ancient cycads native to Queensland, Australia, showcases remarkable resilience and evolutionary history, captivating botanists and plant enthusiasts with its unique fern-like appearance and adaptation to rainforest environments.