Over 450 million years ago, plants began the epic transition from water to dry land. Among the first pioneers were the ancestors of humble hornworts, a group of small, unassuming plants that have ...

Researchers decoded the genomes of ten hornwort species, revealing stable chromosomes and dynamic accessory DNA despite 300 million years of evolution. Highlighting hornworts' role in early land plant ...

Some houseplants enjoy a bit of boggy soil, and there are a surprising number of indoor plants that can grow in water ...

An international research team illuminates the origin of land plants by analyzing the first hornwort genomes. In this ancient group of land plants, they discovered genes that could help crops grow ...

Hornwort does not root itself into sediment and reproduces quickly, so once it's found in waterways, it can be difficult to control. Photo / Trevor James The Canterbury regional council is on the ...

Your water feature, planted with natives, can support wildlife by offering not only water, but food and shelter for birds, frogs, toads, turtles, and skinks.

'Wort' is an old Middle English word meaning 'plant' or 'herb' that survives in common names like Ragwort, Woundwort, Hornwort and others.

Hornwort genomes provide clues on how plants conquered the land Date: January 6, 2025 Source: Boyce Thompson Institute Summary: Over 450 million years ago, plants began the epic transition from ...

Over 450 million years ago, plants began the epic transition from water to dry land. Among the first pioneers were the ancestors of humble hornworts, a group of small, unassuming plants that have ...