
By Karen Kwek
Part of the World of Science series
Discover plants' secrets: edible leaves, clever disguises, and animal traps.
Explore the fascinating world of plants, from the 'bearded' banyan to the resilient African baobab. Uncover which plants have edible leaves, why some disguise themselves, and how others trap tiny creatures. Dive into this eye-opening journey and learn the secrets of nature's green wonders. Perfect for curious minds eager to understand the hidden lives of plants and fungi.
Our close relationship with plants goes back hundreds of thousands of years – plants give us food, in addition to countless materials useful for building, decorating, curing illnesses and keeping us clothed and protected. Which plants have tasty, edible leaves? Why do some plants adopt ‘disguises’? And which ones set ‘traps’ for tiny animals? From the ‘bearded’ banyan to the African baobab, get ready to branch out into our eye-opening world of plants!
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