Elegant yet tough, the humble aspidistra (cast iron plant) has been a much-loved houseplant since the 19th century, when its ability to withstand the gloom and smoke in public houses and bars gave ...

After almost three decades of gardening in Uptown New Orleans, I’ve seen innumerable stands of aspidistra. Some folks call it the cast-iron plant. You’ve seen it, too — large, strappy, dark green ...

The genus Aspidistra, comprising rhizomatous perennials with often inconspicuous flowers, is recognised as one of the most diverse and ecologically intriguing groups in Southeast Asian understory ...