Plant Attack! The Fascinating Ways Flora Defends Itself
Just like people and animals plants need to defend themselves They face all kinds of threats from pesky bugs hungry animals humans and even bad weather
Plants can't scream or run away from danger But they have developed surprisingly cool and courageous ways to keep themselves safe from harm
Fierce Fact Roses are the oldest flower in the world dating back 35 million years Roses Pointy Prickles Roses smell sweet but their long stems are covered with pointy prickles These sharp needles not thorns protect them from animals in search of dessert Unfortunately a rose's prickles are no match for insects like caterpillars and bees who feed on their leaves buds and even their stems
DISH SOAP GET TO KNOW ME Some roses are red but what makes us all blue Animals insects caterpillars bees that's who It's not easy being the symbol of love and the subject of so many poems Everyone wants a piece of me When an insect gets past my first line of defense I need my friends to keep me safe Gardeners spray me with a mix of dish soap and water to protect me from insects like aphids a pesky kind of plant lice But ladybugs have really got my back They eat aphids so I can stay beautiful
