New relatives of the cacao tree uncovered in old plant collections

Scientists have uncovered a surprising find from the Amazon Basin: three new species of plants closely related to Theobroma cacao, the tree that gives us chocolate. This finding, made by examining dried plant specimens in herbaria, reveals that even well-known plant groups can still hold secrets. This research, published in the journal Kew Bulletin, highlights … Continue reading New relatives of the cacao tree uncovered in old plant collections