Flowers That Changed the World | Science News

Flowers aren’t just pretty—they’re botanical revolutionaries that shaped our world, from perfumes to food to ecosystems. David Haskell’s new book reveals how orchids trick insects with pheromone mimicry, grasses co-evolved with fire, and early botanists found their reproductive parts scandalous. These plants, evolved for pollinators not people, now inspire our beauty and connection to nature—proving that even the most delicate blooms have a wild, powerful story. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b80bc154206597b4