This tropical plant can be grown in moist, warm areas of the United States like Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and parts of California. Creating a hospitable microclimate may be necessary. Generally ...

A well-named plant that evokes a Halloween atmosphere from late autumn into summer is bat flower, also known as Dracula flower. Though just 2 feet tall, the species (Tacca chantrieri) packs plenty of ...

One extraordinary plant is the bat flower (Tacca chantrieri). A member of the yam family (Dioscoreaceae), this plant has 30-by-15-inch vivid green leaves that resemble those of the peace lily. The ...

In a surprising result, scientists have found that the insect-eating pallid bat is a more effective pollinator of cardon cactus flowers than a nectar-feeding specialist, the lesser long-nosed bat. Of ...

Nature's artistry is showcased through plants that mimic animals. From the bat flower's dark, wing-like blooms to the parrot flower's beak-shaped sepal, these botanical wonders capture the imagination ...

Just as some flowers use bright colors to attract insect pollinators, other plants may use sound to lure in nectar-eating bats. One rain-forest vine has a dish-shaped leaf located above a cluster of ...

BAT Rothmans, the Korean unit of British America Tobacco, said Tuesday it started a flower planting campaign dubbed “Kkot BAT,” with the aim to save alleys from litter and cigarette butts. “Kkot,” ...