Humans have meteorologists to help determine when weather will become wet, but plants don’t have that advantage. Fortunately, Mother Nature has outfitted many of our flora with ways to forecast weather. Plants that predict the weather show a response to changes in moisture, air pressure, temperature, and other variables. Much of our traditional weather lore has been built on observing these responses. We as a species have been watching our environment and its denizens for as long as we walked upright for the first time. Much can be inferred from animal and plant behavior. The weather sayings from our fore-parents had meaning to them at the time, but can also translate to present day predictions. Wonder why leaves turn upside down before it rains? There is likely some ancient weather lore referencing that exact occurrence. Is There Something to Weather Sayings? The old adage that begins, “red skies at night, […]
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