plant kingdom
noun
: a basic group of natural objects that includes all living and extinct plants compare animal kingdom, mineral kingdom
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An examination of the hidden world and astonishing capabilities of the plant kingdom.
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The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
Historically, they were considered as flora, part of the plant kingdom.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024
Convergence is widespread in the plant kingdom as well: carnivorous plants evolved at least a dozen times, roots evolved more than once, and even arborescence—plants taking the form of trees—evolved more than once.
—Michael D. D'emic, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2023
But the ever-adaptable plant kingdom takes it all in stride, and witnessing its comeback might just start a flame in your heart.
—Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 13 Feb. 2020
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The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
Historically, they were considered as flora, part of the plant kingdom.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024
Convergence is widespread in the plant kingdom as well: carnivorous plants evolved at least a dozen times, roots evolved more than once, and even arborescence—plants taking the form of trees—evolved more than once.
—Michael D. D'emic, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2023
But the ever-adaptable plant kingdom takes it all in stride, and witnessing its comeback might just start a flame in your heart.
—Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 13 Feb. 2020
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“Plant kingdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plant%20kingdom. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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