Plant

Critically endangered perennial herb successfully propagated by KKL-JNF

The endangered herb is mostly found in the Sharon and Menashe heights but exists in only small, isolated spots across the country as its population has declined since the mid-20th century.

Teucrium Procerum
Flower-free at Elie Wiesel Plaza in the Yefe Nof neighborhood in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem public spaces lay barren as flowers die and go months without being replaced

FLORA PALAESTINA’ – 316 native species and over 2,000 uses

New Israeli website gets down to the roots of nature’s medicine chest

 Israeli scientists: Stressed plants emit ultrasonic sounds influencing insect behavior.

Israeli scientists: Stressed plants emit ultrasonic sounds influencing insect behavior


Man infected with killer fungus makes medical history - study

Chondrostereum purpureum causes a fungal disease called Silver Leaf which most attacks species of the rose family.

 Chondrostereum purpureum.

Do plants actually emit sounds? - study

The click-like sounds, similar to the popping of popcorn, are emitted at a volume similar to human speech.

Illustrative image of plants.

How are sheep helping archaeologists in Pompeii perseveration efforts?

Plants growing on the ruins of Pompeii contributes to degradation of the historic site. Fortunately, sheep are a non-toxic solution to unchecked growth.

 A flock of sheep and goats

Watching TV is good for the planet- study

Scientists theorize that nature documentaries, such as BBC's Green Planet, provide a direct way to reach mass audiences and engage them.

 The Diamond Bridge in the Tsalka Nature Reserve officially opened on Tuesday

40% of animals, 34% of plants in US are at risk of extinction

Everything from crayfish and cacti to freshwater mussels and iconic American species such as the Venus flytrap is in danger of disappearing.

 FILE PHOTO: A grizzly bear and her two cubs approach the carcass of a bison in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, United States, July 6, 2015.

Israel’s top five eco-destinations

Jewish people around the world recognize Tu BiShvat, the “Original Earth Day with acts of environmentalism and tree planting.

 American students plant trees in Israel with JNF-USA (Credit Mruwka Photography)

Gardening expert recommends seven houseplants that will help you get rid of dust

This expert claims that there are a number of plants that can be grown at home that clean the air of dust and dangerous chemicals. Most of them are easy to handle.

 A willow tree shades the charming garden at Beit Shalom

Pictures of alien-like creatures crawling out of the sea cause panic

People got very concerned about viral pictures of creatures looking like 'a headless octopus' crawling out of the sea in South Africa.

 Sea monster.

Technion to develop lotus plant-inspired clean anti-fungal technology

Technion scientists receive a European research grant to develop clean anti-fungal technology inspired by the natural properties of the lotus plant.

 Prof. Boaz Pokroy

Eliminate processed foods, embrace whole food plant diet - opinion

What is processed food? Why is the ultra-processed variety so harmful to our health, and what’s keeping us from eating real, whole foods? 

 A flexitarian diet involves eating more plant-based meals