The Power of Plants The Great Escape

You think plants are boring or passive? Far from it! They use complex reactions to respond to light, sound and touch. And like in the animal kingdom, different species have developed a near unending list of strategies to ensure their legacy is passed on. Plants have evolved tricks to beat the ele-ments, animal enemies or even other plants: From thorns and spines to poisons and even live-in bodyguards. This two-part series shows the survival strategies of our green “roommates” we share the planet with.