The truth behind your Valentine's Day flowers
The beauty of bouquets comes with a cost to the cloud forests of Colombia, the largest exporter of flowers and foliage to the United States.
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In Lebanon, the 'Amber Man' digs up golden time capsules from the age of the dinosaurs
When dinosaurs reigned some 130 million years ago, flowering plants were taking over the world. That change is sealed in ancient amber specimens on the slopes of Lebanon that Danny Azar knows so well.
PHOTOS: See the wildflower 'superbloom' happening across California
Thanks to a very wet year, the Golden State is experiencing a rare "superbloom" that's blanketing the ground with a variety of richly colored plants.
Why marigolds, or cempasúchil, are the iconic flower of Día de los Muertos
The Day of the Dead is deeply rooted in pre-Hispanic Aztec rituals blended with Roman Catholic traditions. But many of the indigenous symbols remain, including the vibrant and fragrant marigold.
Astronaut launches are returning to the U.S. For each, this family sends NASA roses
For every U.S. mission with NASA astronauts, a family from Texas has sent a bouquet of roses to NASA's Mission Control Center to show support to those who keep the astronauts safe.
In France's Perfume Capital Of The World, There's A World Of Beautiful Fragrance
Its jasmine and roses are prized by perfumers and those eager to learn the trade. But the French Riviera town of Grasse didn't always smell sweet. Centuries ago, it was known for leather tanneries.
The Flowers For Olympic Medalists Carry Deep Meaning In Japan
The elements of the bouquet carry a deeper story, and they are years in the making. They're meant to symbolize the country rising from the devastating earthquake and tsunami in 2011.
There's A Good Chance Your Valentine's Flowers Come From Colombia
The country is the top flower exporter to the U.S. When the pandemic hit, farmers feared they'd have to destroy flower beds and lay off thousands of workers. Here's why that didn't happen.
The Netherlands' Huge Flower Sector Wilts As Coronavirus Hurts Business
The Dutch market is a global blossom powerhouse but sales are withering as virus-hit countries hunker down.
Ecuador Builds Pyramid Of Roses In Attempt To Set A World Record
Half a million flowers went into the structure, which is a replica of a pre-Incan pyramid.