Swamps have a long reputation for danger, and much of it is well-founded. Beyond the thick vegetation and heavy humidity, these wetlands store massive amounts of carbon, release methane gas, support ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the ghost orchid as endangered, citing serious threats including poaching, habitat loss and environmental degradation. The ghost orchid, known ...

Before lying on my belly in a roadside swale to photograph the incredible yellow butterwort, Pinguicula lutea, I pause to conduct a thorough check for pigmy rattlesnakes. My cronies and I have been ...

Southeastern North Carolina is a biodiversity hotspot due to its diverse environments that range from pine savannas and freshwater wetlands to coastal and ocean habitats. The region is home to a ...

The fleeting bloom of this beautiful flower is the only clue we get when it comes to finding the most sophisticated meat-eating plant in the world. Bladderworts are carnivorous aquatic plants, with ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract In order to monitor the nitrate assimilation capability of mire plants, in vivo current and maximally induced nitrate reductase activity (NRA) ...

The Green Swamp Preserve in Brunswick County, North Carolina, is a biodiversity hotspot featuring diverse plant and animal life. The preserve is home to 14 carnivorous plant species and rare animals ...