Plants are amazing and very fascinating and can some of the facts about the can be shocking! No matter what type of plant you have there are tons of facts that we are sure you didn’t know. Here are some of our favorite fun facts about plants.

Fun Facts About Plants

1. On Earth, there are more than 80,000 species of plants that are edible.
2. 90% of the foods we eat come from 30 plants. Out of all the plants that we could eat, we eat less than 5% of the total amount of plants.
3. 85% of the Earth’s plant life is found in the ocean. This could be why we are so limited on what plants we do eat.
4. When you are cutting an onion and start to form tears, that is because of the sulfuric acid in them.
5. The oak tree is struck by lighting more than any other tree.
6. It’s a known fact that plants help take carbon monoxide and turn it back into breathable oxygen, but did you know that the Amazon rainforest is what produces more than half of the world’s oxygen.
7. If you are looking for a plant that grows fast, bamboo is your plant. It can grow up to a meter/35 inches in just one day.
8. The scientific name for flowering plants is angiosperm which means that it’s seeds are born into capsules or fruits. And the scientific name for non-flowering plants is gymnosperms which refers to some plants like ginkgoes, cycads, junipers, and pines.
9. Trees are the longest living organism on the planet.
10. The world’s tallest tree is the California Redwood and it grows along the Pacific coast of the United States.

There is so much to learn about plants and so many different types of flowers or plants to add to your office space if you don’t know what type or arrangement is right for you, turn to the experts at Evergreen Tropical Interiors. We can help you chose the plants that will be able to grow to look their best and where you can enjoy them. For more information on our services or with any questions, you can call us at 781-828-7808 or contact us directly on our website.