Botany
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Botanist Peter Raven dies at 89
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The rose that survived Hurricane Katrina
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Scientists reveal a missing step in photosynthesis
Was this miracle plant eaten to extinction 2,000 years ago?
The global roots of Marie-Antoinette’s secret garden
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These tiny succulents are under siege from international crime rings
Cultivating the world’s largest, stinkiest flower is no small task
Bizarre mangrove forest offers clues to future sea level rise
New organ found in world’s best-studied plant
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