C. hirsuta seed pods consist of two, long valves. When the seeds are ready for dispersal, these valves rapidly separate and coil back, firing seeds out across a large area. The secret to these pods ...

Garden enthusiasts are currently being urged to carry out an autumn clear-out to rid their green spaces of any invasive plant species. If left unchecked, these invasive plants can cause chaos in your ...

A warning has been issued over an 'exploding' plant that spreads quickly across the UK and can harm the environment. The Himalayan balsam, a pretty pink plant from the Himalayas, is now found all over ...

12:30, Fri, Oct 11, 2024 Updated: 13:52, Fri, Oct 11, 2024 Gardeners are currently being advised to undertake an autumn purge to rid their gardens of any invasive plant species. If left unchecked, ...

This fascinating video captures the moment a seed pod bursts open and flings its contents as far as it can. The Himalayan balsam is a non-native plant and can spread quickly due to each plant having ...

A warning has been issued about a plant that 'explodes' and spreads quickly across the UK, causing harm to our environment. The Himalayan balsam, a pretty pink plant from the Himalayas, is now found ...

FIRST it was rhododendron, then it was Japanese knotweed and now conservationists in Wales are fighting a plant tough enough to thrive in the highest places on Earth. FIRST it was rhododendron, then ...

A lot of people think of plants as pretty to look at, but defenceless and passive as far as organisms go. However, the many alien species – or “monster plants” – around us show we should never ...

Scientists at Kew have discovered 292 new plant species in their 250th anniversary year - including 138ft trees with exploding seed pods and wild coffee plants that may help save people's morning ...

Experts have warned people not to touch a plant which is spreading across the UK. The Himalayan balsam is known as a 'dangerous' species thanks to its unusual seeds. Each plant can produce more than 2 ...