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Overview
Plants are all around us. But they're not the stagnant creatures you might think! Plants fight for survival -- for turf, light, and sometimes even mates. But unlike animals, plants have the unique ability to make their own food. The middlemen between us and the Sun, plants take the Sun's energy and convert it into food. In ecosystems around the world, many diverse species of plants have specific adaptations for coping with their environments. Come along with Discovery Channel's PLANTS and get to know your leafy, rooted friends. You won't believe some of the amazing things plants do.Describes the appearance, life-cycle, pollination, food, and development of the amazing plants all around us.
Synopsis
Plants are all around us. But they're not the stagnant creatures you might think! Plants fight for survival -- for turf, light, and sometimes even mates. But unlike animals, plants have the unique ability to make their own food. The middlemen between us and the Sun, plants take the Sun's energy and convert it into food. In ecosystems around the world, many diverse species of plants have specific adaptations for coping with their environments. Come along with Discovery Channel's PLANTS and get to know your leafy, rooted friends. You won't believe some of the amazing things plants do.