The Marvels of Plants 🌱
Plants are the backbone of all life on Earth and an essential resource for human well-being. They provide us with food, fuel, medicine, and materials. More than half of the habitable land area is covered by plants.
Did you know that the Amazon rainforest is the largest collection of living plants on our planet? It is home to countless species of trees, orchids, and other plants.
Fun Plant Facts
- The world's tallest tree is the Hyperion, a coast redwood in California, measuring 379 feet!
- Bamboo can grow up to 35 inches (91 centimeters) in a single day.
- The welwitschia plant from the deserts of Namibia can live for over 1,000 years!