The amazing world of the leaves of the plants: from the giants to whom they look but are not and those that become a trap

Plant species show the enormous plasticity of their organs, capable of adapting to light and drought conditions or of becoming structures that no longer fulfil their original function.

Published on RocksNews: 20 Sept 2026, 05:58 UTC
Updated: 20 Sept 2026, 06:03 UTC
Language: English (Original language: Spanish)

The amazing world of the leaves of the plants: from the giants to whom they look but are not and those that become a trap — Image credit: Nenov (Getty Images)

Plant species show the enormous plasticity of their organs, capable of adapting to light and drought conditions or of becoming structures that no longer fulfil their original function.