Conifers are not the only serotinous species. Banksia aemula (#Proteaceae) has woody “cones” (clusters of capsular fruits) that open to release seeds only after being heated by a bushfire. Post-fire conditions are good for seedling establishment. #dispersal 📷: Tatiana Gerus CCBYSA2 #botany 🌾🧪🌱

Close to starting a round of stress tolerance testing with some interesting new ideas. We’ll see🤞🏼 #plantscience #gardening #biostimulants

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Here are some fun facts on lithops. The “living stones” of the desert. #plants #plantscience #lithops