“Plant Science: An Introduction to Botany” S:1 E:22 Alpine Cold Makes Plants Do Funny Things

S:1 E:22 Alpine Cold Makes Plants Do Funny Things Alpine plants face a short growing season, freezing nights almost year-round, extraordinarily high light levels on cloudless days, fierce wind, and severe lack of moisture. Learn how the unique rosette and cushion morphologies allow alpine plants to thrive in this environment – as well as provide a sheltered place for other plants to germinate – and how heliotropism aids in pollination.