Parasites that burst forth from a vine. Others seem woven out of fantasy: translucent white ghosts, blooms born of fire.

Scientists have shown that one portion of the petunia’s genetic code can direct the creation of molecules behind the plant’s floral scent. One of the approaches used was viral-induced gene silencing, ...

Inside the factory, it's not all skunk. There's the earthy smell of plants growing and botanical notes of citrus and lavender ...

“It smells like a dead rat in an old barn,” described greenhouse manager Evili Martins. The konjac plant bloomed in early ...

Your diet can directly impact the way sweat and other bodily fluids smell. Red meat, dairy products, cruciferous vegetables, onions, and garlic are all associated with a change in body odor.

Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the same, either.

Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have unlocked the secret behind the blossom’s captivating aroma – tracing it ...

One year I had a rose garden. Another year lemon-colored anemones. Little clay pots hold white flowers, and I’m always on alert for things that smell beautiful, like jasmine, basil, chocolate mint, ...

‘The bonus is that it can be bought at 3.5 metres tall,’ Harriet explains. ‘The flowers smell outrageously good – think honey on a summer’s day.’ Learning how to grow sunflowers in pots is brilliant ...