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Today I Learned that a rare Panamanian tree fern can turn its dead leaves into functioning roots. When the fronds die and touch the ground, they regrow into nutrient-absorbing roots, effectively r... (www.smithsonianmag.com)
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Original Title: Today I Learned that a rare Panamanian tree fern can turn its dead leaves into functioning roots. When the fronds die and touch the ground, they regrow into nutrient-absorbing roots, effectively recycling themselves to survive in poor soil.

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