The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) with its familiar blooms has been cultivated by Native Americans as far back as 3,000 B.C. They utilized these lofty giants in medicine and as a vital food ...

The orange-yellow blooms were adopted 120 years ago as an emblem of the Golden State. By Soumya Karlamangla There is perhaps no better symbol of California than the glorious, golden poppy. The ...

At this time of year, it seems that yellow flowers are especially prominent in the garden. It’s as if the sun, which is suddenly more visible in the sky, has an ally in the color of so many spring ...

Everyone's knee-jerk reaction for color-coding the flower arrangements for special events is red for Valentine's Day and white for funerals. While we're more than happy to get a bountiful bouquet of ...

Flowers are found around the world in a variety of environments, and in all kinds of sizes, shapes and colors. Flowers are collected for many different reasons. Scientists collect flowers to find ...