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Cyathea rojasiana tree ferns seem to thrive in Panama’s Quebrada Chorro forest by turning dead leaves into roots that seek out nutrient-rich soil.
Plant biologists have discovered that a unique species of tree fern, exclusive to Panama, has the ability to regenerate its deceased leaf fronds into root-like structures. This fern, known as Cyathea rojasiana, transforms these "zombie leaves" by altering their water flow direction, enabling them to
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — University of Illinois plant biologists discovered a Panama-exclusive tree fern species that can sprout roots from its dead leaves to feed itself. A team U of I researchers and plant biology professor James Dalling accidentally discovered these “zombie leaves” while studying a different plant in a Panamanian forest reserve. Dalling noticed that […]
Tree Fern Species in Panama Repurposes Dead Leaves for Survival - World Report Now
This is the first time the unique regrowth has been reported in a tree, according to scientists.