Stunned with plants possessing 'super powers'

Many species in the world possess the incredible special abilities that we can completely call them as a kind of 'super powers'!

 

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Living mostly in the rain forests of Sumatra Island (Indonesia), Scavenger Flower is one of the largest flowers in the plant world with a size of up to 3 meters (length). However, the 'giant' is not the most outstanding supernatural power of this flower, but it is the ability to make people nauseous even standing dozens of meters away!

Accordingly, instead of focusing on attracting bees and butterflies to help pollinate like many other flowers, the insects that the Scavenger wants to rely on are flies and mosquitoes. Therefore, this flower will give off a strong aroma as its name - 'Rotten' , which is the favorite scent of insects that it wants to invite!

Field plants

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With just the appearance, we can easily identify the Vong Dong tree as a dangerous plant, because their trunk is covered with large spikes. Not only that, but the native tree of the Americas also possesses another formidable weapon - often referred to as a superpower - that is the 'exploding' fruit .

The fruit of the Vong Dong tree is shaped like a pumpkin but smaller in size (only by the fist). After reaching the required maturity, the Dong Vong fruit may burst into pieces to disperse seeds (accompanied by an explosion). It is known that the power from such an explosion can shoot seeds flying over 14 meters away at a speed of 70 meters per second. And of course the 'unlucky' animals that are within range of the particle could be injured.

Vachellia drepanolobium

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This species has a long and difficult to remember name, they are called Vachellia drepanolobium . They grow and develop in dry forests in Africa.

Vachellia drepanolobium is a flowering plant in the Beans family. This plant has a very close symbiotic relationship with ants. Specifically, on the branches of Vachellia drepanolobium will develop some abnormal spines with large and hollow stalks. Ants will make use of the same spines to nest by making small holes in it.

In contrast to the Vachellia drepanolobium tree, the hole in which the ants chiseled the air into the empty space inside the thorn and produced a whistling sound that helped to scare away the animals of the branches and leaves. near the.

The sound of Vachellia clear and pure among thousands of Africa is a familiar thing to people here. Imagine, one day visiting here, you will be overwhelmed by the magnificent scenery and whistling.

Who knows, natural genius composers can do a miracle to the world!

 

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The superpowers of Nong Tam trees are the leaves floating on the water that can support an adult of them . The secret of this power lies in the special texture of Nong Tam leaves. Normally, the leaves of each Nong Tam tree will have a diameter of about 2.5 meters, below the leaf surface is a veins network with bearing structure and above all the ability to 'trap' the air, helping both Giant leaves can float easily on the water.

According to scientists' research, the reason why Nong Tam develops such huge leaves is to quickly occupy the water surface area and prevent other aquatic plants from developing in competition with their habitat. them. According to estimates, in just one season, from each tree of Silkworms can grow from 40 to 50 giant leaves, this is really an amazing development.