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No, many plants have these AFAIK. Tomato leaves are pretty sticky. Potatoes too IIRC. Happens that both of these are in the same family as tobacco though. I ju
by throwaway_pdp09 7y ago
No, many plants have these AFAIK. Tomato leaves are pretty sticky. Potatoes too IIRC. Happens that both of these are in the same family as tobacco though.
I just realised your point that tobacco is a leaf crop unlike spuds and toms, so ok, point taken.
- seszett 7y agoTobacco is a lot more sticky than most other crops, to the point that it has been hypothesised to be a semi-carnivorous plant. Insects actually get caught in them, it's just unknown of the plant actually actively digests them. That's also why harvesting tobacco is not very pleasant, with all the stuff stuck on their leaves.
- throwaway_pdp09 7y agoActually I've heard exactly the same - including the conclusion of vegetal carnivory - for tomatoes too. Surprising number of links here: https://duckduckgo.com/html?q=tomatoes%20carnivorous%20sticky https://duckduckgo.com/html?q=tomatoes%20carnivorous%20stick... If you pick on, this https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/attack-of-the-killer-tomatoes-1834638.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/attack-of-the-kil...
- pfdietz 7y agoBean leaves also have sharp protrusions, I understand. Probably for defense against insects more than carnivory. Freshly picked bean leaves placed on the floor are supposed to be a defense against bedbugs.