Found a unique plant-werewolf, which is waiting for the reproduction of the full Moon – The Jewish Times

Biologists have discovered a unique plant , reproduction of which depends on the phase of the moon.

Scientists from the University of Stockholm accidentally discovered an unusual property shrub Ephedra foeminea, which is called ephedra or ephedra. «Ephedra foeminea – it’s a big bush, pretty ugly,” – says study leader Katarina Ridina.

The plant grows in the eastern Mediterranean. Normally, the leaves are very small, but when the plant is ready to breed, bush turns into a beautiful mass of red and yellow cones.

Observations on the plant showed that disclosure of bumps and drops sweet selection alone account for the full moon.

The drops are reflected in the moonlight, attracting insects. Only during the full moon of the insect world is enough for all night.

Scientists believe that in the course of evolution, plant breeding has learned to wait for the full moon to make the most efficient use of insects.

The most important question, which is now troubling the minds of scientists – how the plant recognizes the occurrence of a full moon?