The cold breath of autumn had stricken leaves from the plant until its branches,almost bare, hung on the bricks.

VOA: special.2009.08.01

Yet the plant is part of a group called Digitalis that is used in medicine to treat heart problems.

VOA: special.2009.08.25

At the time, the plant was used as packing material that protected other orchid plants arriving from Brazil.

VOA: special.2010.04.06

To dry parsley, tie the plant stems together and hang them upside down in a warm, dark,airy place.

VOA: special.2009.06.02

Cassava has many food uses but the plant is not safe to eat unless it is specially prepared.

VOA: special.2010.06.08

He says there is likely more risk from lead dust on plants or from playing in the soil than from the plant itself.

VOA: special.2009.06.09

It serves as a landing area for bees and other insects that spread pollen to the plant.

VOA: special.2010.04.06

The plant scientist and Nobel Peace Prize winner died last year at the age of ninety-five.

VOA: special.2010.06.22

When the old man arrived at the plant with the big purple flowers, he stopped.

VOA: special.2009.05.23

Professor Leyser says the strongest branches grow best, wherever they may be on the plant.

VOA: special.2009.10.13

She caught his hand and pulled it away from the plant with all her strength.

VOA: special.2009.05.30

He says you can harvest parsley by cutting most of the plant, or leave more of the plant in the ground for a second crop.

VOA: special.2009.06.02

The plant is a major source of food energy and a major food security crop.

VOA: special.2010.06.08

The roots of the plant may have to grow several meters deep to reach groundwater.

VOA: special.2010.07.13