Flowers like hibiscus use an invisible blueprint established very early in petal formation that dictates the size of their bullseyes -- a crucial pre-pattern that can significantly impact their ...

Phylogenetic relationships between the Hibiscus species of the Trionum complex. (a) Phylogenetic tree highlighting relationships between species and populations. Unless stated, all nodes are perfectly ...

New research reveals how repeated genetic changes in hibiscus flowers have led to the loss of visually striking bullseye patterns despite their advantage in attracting pollinators like bumblebees. New ...