At night, when the sun disappears and the temperature drops, the roots of trees continue to absorb water. At this moment, the pressure in the...
The opening of flowers mainly depends on changes in the cells located at the base of the petals, called motor cells. They absorb or release...
Mushrooms grow quickly after rain because they are primarily composed of water. What we see emerging from the ground is the sporophore, the reproductive part, whose ultra-fast...
Algae change colors thanks to their pigments, chemical substances that absorb light differently depending on their category. Green algae mainly contain chlorophyll, just like land...
Lemon has a fairly high level of acidity primarily due to its high content of citric acid. This is precisely what, when it reaches the...
Among the Aztecs, medicinal plants were much more than mere remedies: they had a profoundly spiritual significance. Each plant was linked to a specific deity, forming a...
Orchids have evolved into true experts of specialized pollination. Instead of randomly dispersing their pollen, they bet everything on a specific type of insect, or...
Associating certain plants with each other allows for more harmonious growth. Some varieties release chemical substances through their roots, promoting nutrient absorption in their neighbors. It also...
Potatoes reproduce naturally without seeds, thanks to their tubers. Each tuber has several small indentations called eyes. These eyes contain buds ready to sprout. When...
Aromatic plants produce essential oils for simple reasons: to survive and defend themselves. Indeed, these powerful molecules act as a kind of natural shield, repelling...
