Topic: Plants
Lawns single largest irrigated “crop” in U.S.
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Phytoplankton “greenness” reveals growth rate
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The candystick plant may look like pink asparagus when it sprouts. But unlike the common vegetable, this rare forest dweller depends on both a fungus and a tree for its survival. Find out more.
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If a plant looks attractive, humans might help spread its species across the planet. This spread can sometimes have disastrous consequences. Learn the story of one pretty, destructive plant — today on Earth and Sky.
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If you’ve ever wandered along open grassland — maybe even a golf course — you might have noticed some mushrooms growing in a circular pattern. For more on the mushrooms known as “fairy rings” — click here on Earth and Sky.
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