Most of the uptake of water and nutrients (resources) in the soil by plants is accomplished by root hairs. These tiny structures continuously mine the soil for new resources, including a hormonal signal that detects resources and drives the direction of growth of the root hairs. Thus, as soon as you put a plant in the ground, it begins to send out new root hairs — seeking ways to improve its life where it is planted.
Like the many plants that I have transplanted or grown, I have been planted in new ground (Texas and now Oregon) and therefore, sought to find those resources upon which to live. This content (sometime as collaborative works) is as a result of that growth….hoping this doesn’t sound too fertilized. :-)
Alice Ashley Savanna Prescribed Burn
Flora of Texas: Fort Worth Prairie Region App
