The Rod of Asclepius is a striking emblem: a simple staff with a lone snake coiled around it, universally acknowledged as a symbol of medicine and healing.

During their lives trees perform functions critical to the health of forests and its wildlife — providing oxygen to the ...

Tree of Life,' a Sitka spruce in Olympic National Park, is nearing the end of its life on the Washington coast.

Japan's official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country's favorite flower, declaring ...

Ninety-two years ago, the American Goldfinch became Iowa’s state bird. Today, Iowans are calling for a state horse, fish and ...

The Wheel of Time season 3, episode 4 featured an appearance from Avendesora, a tree that serves as the starting point for ...