Plants hold a world of fascinating secrets. Here are 40 super exciting plant facts you may not have known—until today.
The oldest living plant on Earth is the seagrass Posidonia oceanica, estimated to be up to 200,000 years old.
The tallest tree in the world is Hyperion, a coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) at a staggering 379.7 feet (115.7 meters).
The Rafflesia arnoldii, native to Southeast Asia, produces the most significant single flower in the world, which can grow up to 3 feet (0.91 meters) in diameter.
The bamboo species, particularly the giant bamboo (Dendrocalamus giganteus), is one of the fastest-growing plants
Sunflowers track the sun’s movement throughout the day, a behaviour called heliotropism.
Some plants, like the Venus flytrap, have evolved to capture and digest insects for nutrients.
The bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva) can live for thousands of years. Some are over 4,000 years old.
Plants can communicate with each other through chemical signals.
Coffee beans are the seeds of a cherry-like fruit. The coffee plant belongs to the genus Coffea.
Cotton, a widely used textile, is derived from the cotton plant’s fluffy fibres.
Aloe vera, known for its soothing gel, has been used for centuries to treat skin conditions and burns.