Sticky Petunias







Petunias are one of the many flowers we love to grow around our house during the summer.

What about you?

If you're a petunia fan, have you ever wondered why some varieties can get so freaking sticky?

Here you go:

Some types of petunia produce gooey sap which covers the leaves and creates "sticky feeling". This substance protects the plant against insects and other pests that might harm it.


That is just 1 of like 20 petunia facts found on this site:



Here's 1 more:

Name "petunia" originates from a word "petun" which stands for "tobacco" in Brazil. These two types of plants are genetically related and can be crossbreed.


Head to that link to read the rest.


Grace & Peace & Love to you all -

Matt

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