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KKL-JNF aiming to preserve endangered plant species at Jerusalem Botanical Garden, Eshtaol Nursery

The joint initiative to preserve and cultivate rare and endangered species has yielded groundbreaking results, with various species producing seeds, flowering, and even bearing fruit.

The rare bristly cephalaria growing in the Jerusalem Botanical Garden as part of the joint initiative with KKL-JNF.
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Swamp Orchid.

Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough

Some of the bags seized, including the Gundelia tournefortii - which is in danger of extinction due to over-harvesting.

Hundreds of kilos of protected plant seized by Israel Nature and Parks Authority in Golan


'Alien' 47-million-year-old plant fossil found in Utah has no known relatives

Researchers compared the fossil to over 400 flowering plant families and found no match, suggesting it belongs to an unknown group.

 'Alien' 47-million-year-old plant fossil found in Utah has no known relatives.

Can Google and Bill Gates Make Fusion Energy a Reality? CFS Begins Work on Revolutionary Plant

Many experts remain skeptical about the timelines for achieving fusion power due to significant scientific and engineering challenges.

 Will the first commercial fusion power plant operate in Virginia?

Derech Ha'even: Leading Israel's mature fruit tree industry

Who hasn't dreamed of picking ripe fruit from their garden? For many, it's a reality – thanks to Derech Ha'even, a leader in Israel's mature fruit tree industry.

 A Garden that Tells a Story: "Derech HaEven" Leads Israel's Mature Fruit Tree Industry

Despite war, we are leading the fight against climate change, says Israel’s Climate Ambassador

“Climate change continues to happen, and it is important that Israel remains part of the efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change,” Behar said.

 Ambassador Gideon Behar, Israel’s Special Envoy for Climate Change and Sustainability, in his pesticide-free garden in Modi'in.

Will a better understanding of photosynthesis help us grow plants under artificial light?

New research at the Weizmann Institute takes a closer look at photosynthesis, learning how the phenomenon can be manipulated to better serve humanity.

Illustrative image of plants.

Kosher plant-based group promotes lifestyle medicine for better health - opinion

A Kosher Whole Food Plant-Based group in Brooklyn is promoting lifestyle medicine to prevent chronic diseases and improve community health.

 THE WRITER joins other participants at a gathering of board members from the Kosher Whole Food Plant Based group. A small but growing group of determined professionals is aiming to spread health through lifestyle medicine, he says.

Beware the beauty: The toxic threat of Israel's Silverleaf Nightshade

Amid Israel's summer browns, the vibrant Silverleaf Nightshade stands out with its striking purple flowers. But beneath its beauty lies a dangerous secret—this invasive plant is toxic to everyone.

 Silverleaf Nightshade.

Say it with flowers: The history of flower-based phrases and idioms - explainer

There is a host of expressions related to flowers, plus many of their names have intriguing origins, so let’s take a stroll through life’s garden and take our pick of the beautiful blooms that abound

 Colorful anemones near Megiddo in Israel.

Sunflowers ‘dance’ to optimize growth, Israeli-US study reveals

The resulting footage revealed that the sunflowers exhibited a "dancing" behavior, with each flower moving randomly in search of the best angle to avoid shading its neighbors.

 Prof. Yasmine Meroz with sunflowers.

Matcha vs Green Tea: Differences, Benefits and More

Discover the differences between matcha and green tea, from health benefits to caffeine content, and find which suits your health goals best.