<strong>The long read</strong>: In the past 10 years the idea that trees communicate with and look after each other has gained widespread currency. But have these claims outstripped the evidence?
Daniel Chamovitz’s’ book, "What a Plant Knows" is a fun and interesting read and this article sums up the second half of his book giving us insight into what a plant “smells, “hears” and “remembers."
Plants have their brains contained in their roots, hidden underground, not in their reproductive organs, which they proudly flaunt in vibrant colors amidst their foliage.
Recent studies conducted around the globe are revealing that flora actually have acute senses, impressive cognitive skills and sophisticated communication abilities. Some researchers think these discoveries obligate the human race to start treating vegetation very differently