Petunia
Petunia is a genus of 20 species of flowering plants of South American origin. The popular flower of the same name derived its epithet from the French, which took the word pétun, 'tobacco', from a Tupi–Guarani language. A tender perennial plant, most of the varieties seen in gardens are hybrids.
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Research Mentions
Disabling one color gene in petunias shrinks flowers and disrupts p...
Breeders trying to engineer that perfect white or blush petunia for hanging baskets may inadverte...
Petunia's color genes also steer its scent and heat tolerance
If you've ever noticed that some petunias smell stronger or sweeter than others nearby, this is a...
Two genes quietly control how bushy plants grow
The difference between a leggy, sparse houseplant and a full, bushy one often comes down to hormo...
Same flower gene acts differently in petal's skin versus inside
The ruffled or smooth texture you notice on petunia petals comes down to a single gene flipping d...
