Carnivorous plants use sweet scents to mimic the aromas emitted by flowers and ripe fruits. These fragrances attract insects in search of nectar or easy...
Plants capture the carbon dioxide present in the air through their leaves. With sunlight, they use this gas to create their own energy through a...
When a tree is regularly subjected to strong winds, it endures significant mechanical stress. The trunk is constantly strained, bent, and deformed by gusts, generating...
Bamboos have a unique genetic heritage that allows them to grow at a record speed. Their genome is equipped with numerous genes responsible for very...
Cloud forests are humid tropical forests located at high altitudes on mountains, almost constantly shrouded in thick mist or low clouds. This frequent condensation creates...
Natural selection has driven certain orchids to take on the appearance of insects to better attract their pollinators. These orchids, unable to produce nectar, must...
To last so long, some trees rely on specialized and constantly active cells, grouped in specific areas called meristems. These meristems regularly renew damaged tissues, much like...
These ferns exhibit clever adaptations to grow directly on trees. They often develop aerial roots capable of capturing moisture present in the air or water...
Aquatic plants float due to the principle of Archimedes: they experience an upward buoyant force equal to the weight of water they displace. In other...
For generations, Amazonian tribes have orally transmitted their knowledge about specific plants. Often through training with an experienced shaman or healer, this precious knowledge includes...
