Re: 3 plants that melt snow
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: 3 plants that melt snow
- From: M*@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2000 09:41:11 EDT
In a message dated 10/10/2000 8:15:09 AM Central Daylight Time,
dorsett@blueriver.net writes:
<<
I was surprised to discover that the Amazon water lily, Victoria amazonica,
apparently has thermogenetic properties. >>
One note on thermogenetic (heat producing) plants, many are pollinated or
feed on insects that are attracted to heat. The insects fall into two
groups-those that are biting and feed on blood and living tissue and those
that feed off of rotting flesh.
I am sure there are many evergreen species in high altitudes that melt snow
too.
Probably by means of chemical secretion or chemicals in there dermal layer.
Paul
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