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FE5.10 - Everything Will Be Vine

Future Ecologies

CHAPTER

The Botanical Chameleon: Unveiling the Mimicry of Bokehla

This chapter explores the remarkable abilities of a vine in the Valdivian temperate rainforests of southern Chile called bokehla, which can mimic the appearance of various plant species it grows beside, acting as a botanical chameleon. The discussion delves into the plant's adaptability and flexibility in mimicking different plants, while also touching upon the debate on plant vision and cognition within the scientific community. The chapter challenges traditional views on plant intelligence and highlights the need for further research into these intriguing aspects of plant behavior.

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