People who like flowers should be more concerned about various knowledge of plants. In fact, every kind of flower has many mysteries that we don't know. This article is 8 fun facts about plants.
1. Flowers bloom with sound
We often see or hear such a sentence: "Listen to the sound of flowers blooming"! Many people think it is nonsense. How can there be a sound when the flowers bloom? In fact, when flowers bloom, there is sound, but the sound is relatively small and difficult to hear, or there are too many noises in the surrounding environment, covering the sound of flowers when they bloom. If you are in a super quiet environment and some flowers are blooming, you can hear the sound directly. The blooming of different flowers produces different sounds, some are crisp, some are soft, some are strong, and some are weak.
2. Every flower and grass "dance"
When it comes to "dance" of flowers and plants, everyone will immediately think of all kinds of flowers swaying in the wind. In fact, in a windless environment, flowers and plants will also "dance". During the growth of flowers and plants, the branches and leaves will vibrate and twist in various ways, like dancing. Different flowers and plants have different actions when they grow. In an absolutely windless environment, time-lapse photography of flowers and plants will allow you to enjoy their graceful dancing. Sometimes when there is no wind, we suddenly feel that the flowers and plants around us move, and that is their real reaction, not our illusion.
3. What we call Asparagus leaves are not real leaves
Asparagus is a green plant with high ornamental value, and many people have it. The leaves of Asparagus are emerald green, and it looks like an emerald green cloud from a distance. In fact, the leaves of Asparagus we talk about in daily life are not its real leaves, but leaf-like branches. The true leaves of Asparagus are the tiny, white scales below the leaf-like branches. The white scales (real leaves) of some asparagus can be seen with the naked eye, while the scales of some asparagus are very small, and if you don't pay attention, you can't really see them. With the help of a magnifying glass, the real leaves of Asparagus are clearly visible.
4. The color and scent of the flowers are designed to attract insects for pollination
Different plants bloom different flowers. The color and fragrance of flowers and plants are all to attract insects to pollinate, not to look good. The brightly colored flowers have a lighter scent, while the less-colored flowers have a particularly strong scent. Because some insects prefer brightly colored flowers, while others prefer scented flowers. In the color and fragrance, as long as there is one, there will be insects to pollinate. Some plants, which have brightly colored and fragrant flowers, tend to set seeds more easily because twice as many insects pollinate them.
5. Blueberry fruit powder has special effects
The white layer on the outside of the blueberries is not dust, but fruit powder. Blueberry fruit powder itself has no nutritional value, it doesn't matter if you eat it or not, but it is very helpful for the growth of blueberry. The main component of blueberry fruit powder is wax, which can protect blueberry fruit from germs and pests, and can also ensure the freshness of the fruit.
6. Bamboo is not a tree
Bamboo is not a tree, but a grass. It is a perennial grass plant, which belongs to herbs, not woody. In this way, do you think bamboo and wheat seedlings are a bit similar? That's right, they're all Poaceae, and they're kind of related.
7. Plum and Chinese roses are relatives
For those who like flowers, plum blossoms and roses should be familiar, but did you know that they are relatives and belong to the Rosaceae family. In addition, apples and strawberries belong to the Rosaceae family. Rosaceae is so powerful.
8. Touch will affect the growth of plants
Touching will affect the growth of plants, because plants have a set of their own growth mechanisms. When people touch them, their growth mechanism will stop or become disordered, resulting in slower growth. In addition, when people touch the flowers and plants, they may damage the components of the flowers and plants, causing invisible damage to the naked eye. Therefore, if you want the flowers and plants to grow well, keep your hands off them.
