Whenever I indulge in guacamole made from a Hass avocado, I am reminded of its unlikely origin. In 1926, Rudolph Hass, a mail carrier in Pasadena, planted three avocado seeds in his avocado grove in ...

Iris species have long captivated researchers due to their remarkable phytochemical diversity and associated biological activities. Traditionally valued for their ornamental appeal and therapeutic ...

Beardless Louisiana Iris – Black Gamecock – when most people think of iris, they think of the bearded iris. But there are many other iris species, from beardless to woodland and short-season spring ...

Louisiana iris is the name used worldwide for a unique group of Louisiana native iris species and, in particular, their hybrids. Their extraordinary beauty and reliability in the garden have made them ...

Iris is a genus of herbaceous perennial flowering plants popular in many gardens. While one of the most recognizable groups of plants for many gardeners both expert and novice alike, there are some ...

Beardless Louisiana Iris – Black Gamecock – when most people think of iris, they think of the bearded iris. But there are many other iris species, from beardless to woodland and short-season spring ...