Close-up of vivid red maple leaves in autumn, showcasing natural beauty.

Plants can warn each other

Plant communication sounds impossible until you look at chemicals. When maple trees are attacked by herbivores, they release volatile organic compounds that warn nearby plants.

Communication: How Plants Send Messages

Close-up of twisted tree roots covered in vibrant green moss, showcasing nature's resilience.

They also use underground networks

Some plants send messages through mycorrhizal fungi linking their roots. These connections, nicknamed the Wood-Wide Web, can warn other plants about pest attacks and help them prepare defenses.

Communication: How Plants Send Messages