Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at a new state flower exhibit

America is turning the big 250 this year. To celebrate, the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., has a new exhibit of state flowers. Through October 12, visitors can go…

Check out 6 ways orchids use tricks to reproduce

Orchids don’t always reward their pollinators — sometimes they mislead them. From flowers that mimic insect mates to blooms that smell like rotting fish, orchids have evolved remarkable strategies to…