Thursday, June 29, 2023

The Mystery of Pinanga Subterranea

The exposed roots and fruits of Pinanga subterranea. Photograph: Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew

How Pinanga subterranea, a plant that flowers and fruits underground, has survived is a mystery, as most plants have evolved to develop their flowers and fruit above ground to facilitate pollination and the dispersal of seeds.
Read more: The Guardian

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