Plant

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.

By ITSIK MAROM
31/08/2024
 Colorful anemones near Megiddo in Israel.

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

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

By RUTH BELOFF
24/08/2024

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.

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.

Sponsored 14/08/2024

High hopes in Israel for 'super hero' cocoa that survived frontline conditions

"It's a very unusual result, to find a strain that can withstand 3-1/2 months of drought as new fresh seedlings and also severe cold front."

By REUTERS
12/08/2024

A look into the Barkan – the lightning shaped Syrian Thistle

The Syrian Thistle grows throughout the Mediterranean Sea, from the Canary Islands in the west to Iran and Azerbaijan in the east.

By ITSIK MAROM
23/06/2024

The Yehuda Naftali Botanic Garden: A peaceful, green oasis in a bustling city

The Yehuda Naftali Botanic Garden serves a threefold purpose at the university.

Wild animal treats wounds using medical plant, new study finds

A wild male Sumatran orangutan was seen applying chew leaves from Akar Kuning – a climbing plant used in traditional medicine to treat wounds.

Jerusalem city prepares for spring with mass flower planting

The hope is for colorful carpets and colorful blooms to cover the meadows, the public gardens, the parks, the traffic squares, and other areas in neighborhoods throughout the city. 

Sweeter strawberries and sour tomatoes: How an Israeli company grows more flavorsome produce

Ariel Global Links invents a new form of hydroponic farming that promotes larger and healthier plant yield. The company also participated in the Israeli Green Economy Conference.

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