Plant Attack! The Fascinating Ways Flora Defends Itself

Plant Attack! The Fascinating Ways Flora Defends Itself — page 3
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