A statewide campaign is underway to change Indiana's state flower from the non-native peony to the native butterfly milkweed. Proponents argue the state flower should be native to Indiana and that the ...

Honeyvine milkweed, a native Indiana plant related to the common milkweed, is considered a weed due to its aggressive growth. While the vine's roots are hardy and difficult to kill, regular trimming ...

The pawpaw, a fruit native to Indiana, ripens in the fall and has a tropical flavor. Purdue University researchers studied the pawpaw for its potential cancer-fighting properties, but it never made it ...

Indiana has rich biodiversity with thousands of species in unique habitats, but the ornamental plant trade, globalization and development have introduced new threats to these ecosystems. IndyStar is ...

National Invasive Species Awareness Week is Feb. 24-28, 2025. If invasive species have not been on your radar, consider why many believe there is merit to being aware of invasive species, the damage ...