The petals of the lotus have a surface covered with thousands of tiny microscopic bumps called papillae. These papillae combine with an even finer structure, forming a...
The red color of apples is mainly due to pigments called anthocyanins. These molecules are stored in the skin of the fruit and become more...
Some plants have the ability to improve the nutrition of their neighbors simply by growing near them. For example, legumes (such as beans or peas)...
Static electricity actually helps plants reproduce better by facilitating the transport of pollen. Indeed, when a bee approaches a flower, the friction of its wings...
The basil was already seen as a powerful plant by the Egyptians and the ancient Greeks. These civilizations believed it opened the gates to the...
The spiciness of peppers mainly comes from a molecule called capsaicin. It is found primarily in the small glands near the seeds and on the...
Lotus seeds possess highly efficient internal mechanisms to endure over time. First, they enter a state of deep dormancy, somewhat like a prolonged biological pause, which halts...
Some types of soils or rocks, such as volcanic or limestone substrates, create very specific conditions to which only a few tree species can adapt. These soils...
Climbing plants have developed a few biological tricks. Some have tendrils, which are thin and flexible stems that wrap around a support to gradually climb...
Initially, the wild ancestors of the kiwi primarily grew in China, in a habitat with a humid and cool climate. Evolving with a skin covered...
