The African Plant Database lists 65,000 species of flowering plants, ferns and conifers found on the African continent and Madagascar. Since 2006, every plant species ever documented in Africa and ...

The initiatives are part of the country and the South African National Parks’ drive to find new ways to fund biodiversity protection and attract more donors and investors.

• Be water-wise: With water becoming an increasingly precious resource, a water-wise garden is essential. Plant drought-tolerant, indigenous plants (a practice known as xeriscaping), use mulch to keep ...

Starting next month, the Lloyd Library & Museum will open its doors to a multi-faceted exhibition delves into the rich history of African botanicals and their influence on the Americas. Spearheaded by ...

African violets are the perfect houseguest—they’re well-behaved, bloom several times a year, and come dressed-to-impress in ...