Plantlife, Trees and All Growing Things

Thanks for this thread topic, @RadishRose

I am interested in trees, and in all plants, and one thing I have noticed that surprises me,
is how I can see in pictures and on television , etc,

There are some identical or similar types of trees and plants, from the same species or family,
that are able to grow in very far locations, around the Earth, from one another.

The particular plant's needs would be similar, no matter where it grows outdoors, to its same or similar ones on other continents,
and its same set of basic needs must be met.... by climate, soil, overlaps in habitats, and other conditions.....

Example: Palm trees are seen growing in Florida, and in California, and near the Mediteranean , and Australia.....
There are many types of Palms, but some of those Palms are the same ones, it appears to me. While others are a variety that is similar but not the same one.

I am surprised that enough of the conditions would be similar enough.

Though there surely are some trees or plants, which are only seen, in one part of the world, and not in others, that are more unique to that specific set of conditions.

But back to my Palm tree example,
while you cant successfully grow a Palm tree year-round in Canada,
you could take one from Florida and plant it On the Wst Coast of USA, and it seems it would do just fine.

Any thoughts, input, or other examples you've noticed?
 
I am no botanist, but I know that palm trees grow in tropical zones. Frost will kill them,

I'm aware of coconut palms, date palms, sago palms; I'm sure there are hundreds.

There are some strange plants out there and I have fun looking at photos of them-
Orchids are especially unique, depending on where one lives;
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Kaila said:
There are some identical or similar types of trees and plants, from the same species or family,
that are able to grow in very far locations, around the Earth, from one another.
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I guess it's the same other life forms. Survival of the fittest.... if it can adapt by changing somewhat to fit new conditions after a bird dropped off a seed from one place to halfway around the world, , it will thrive.
 
RadishRose said:
I am no botanist, but I know that palm trees grow in tropical zones. Frost will kill them,

I'm aware of coconut palms, date palms, sago palms; I'm sure there are hundreds.

There are some strange plants out there and I have fun looking at photos of them-
Orchids are especially unique, depending on where one lives;
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another orchid ... these flowers are trying to tell us something!!

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Every plant goes through its own cycle, which is wondrous to watch, as each stage progresses, at its own timing and rate of speed.

The perennials , just for one example,
after being dormant below the ground, out of sight during the long, cold winter months, here in Northern USA and Canada,
there are new growth sprouts that appear, breaking ground , from the roots of the previous year, each species at its own start time and growing at its own pace,
first come branches and leaves, and then, bud stems....
followed by a series of wonders....buds...flowers....seeds....more foliage....then dying back.... till once again, it sleeps under the soil. For longer than 6 months.

The trees, of course, and other plants, including annuals, have different types of equally fascinating cycles....
each one, i enjoy observing, and marvel at their persistence, during less than optimal weather or circumstances. Often with little or no human helpers, trying to mitigate their stresses and challenges. And too often, adding to them, instead.

Nature is truly something I am very thankful for. And observing it, is one of my deep joys.
 
By the way, while we humans plant many vegetables each year, from seed or seedlings, that are annuals,
asparagus is a delicious, nutritious veggie, that is actually a perennial.

Once you get it established in its own spot, it will come back up, (by itself)
each following Springtime, and produce new food, for us to harvest.
 
Kaila said:
Every plant goes through its own cycle, which is wondrous to watch, as each stage progresses, at its own timing and rate of speed.

The perennials , just for one example,
after being dormant below the ground, out of sight during the long, cold winter months, here in Northern USA and Canada,
there are new growth sprouts that appear, breaking ground , from the roots of the previous year, each species at its own start time and growing at its own pace,
first come branches and leaves, and then, bud stems....
followed by a series of wonders....buds...flowers....seeds....more foliage....then dying back.... till once again, it sleeps under the soil. For longer than 6 months.

The trees, of course, and other plants, including annuals, have different types of equally fascinating cycles....
each one, i enjoy observing, and marvel at their persistence, during less than optimal weather or circumstances. Often with little or no human helpers, trying to mitigate their stresses and challenges. And too often, adding to them, instead.

Nature is truly something I am very thankful for. And observing it, is one of my deep joys.
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I feel the same way. Things of Nature are so beautiful. I do love flowers. Fruits and vegetables are beautiful to me, also.

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I'm with all of you. Nothing better than watching from start to finish.....love all, trees, flowers, berries.....EVERYTHING.....Thank you Mother Nature.....and thanks to us for helping out.....We need to keep helping, whatever way we can, so we don't lose all these wonders.
 
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