Tales of Trees & Flowers - Help San Pedro

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The discussion centers on the exploration of stories related to trees and flowers, with an emphasis on philosophical themes but also open to any interesting narratives. Participants mention notable examples such as the Garden of Eden, special trees and flowers in "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Silmarillion," and the world ash tree from Norse mythology. There is also a mention of a scientific perspective regarding plants' responses to harm, suggesting they may secrete chemicals akin to human pain responses, which raises questions about plant sentience. Additionally, there is curiosity about the origins of trees and flowers, with a suggestion that they may have evolved from algae or plankton as part of their reproductive adaptations. Overall, the conversation blends literary references with scientific inquiry into the nature of plants.
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Do you know of any (philosophical) stories about trees and flowers ?
Actually, anyone is fine... It is not really necessary to be a philosophical one but can be of any types from fictions to non-fictions, anything interesting is all within my main interest...

Thanks so very much for your help..

San Pedro
:cool: cool NOT kewl ---sal---
 
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Vance said:
Do you know of any (philosophical) stories about trees and flowers ?
Actually, anyone is fine... It is not really necessary to be a philosophical one but can be of any types from fictions to non-fictions, anything interesting is all within my main interest...

Thanks so very much for your help..

San Pedro
:cool: cool NOT kewl ---sal---

There is the garden of eden, & the various special trees and flowers in the Lord of the rings and silmarillion. There is two. I guess the world ash tree in Norse mythology might count.
 
Thank you, but I am really serious, no joke at all!
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I have heard of plants subjected to having parts cut or harmed in some way secreting some chemicals similar to those produced in the human body when in pain. But I have no idea how true this is. But if it is true, it might lead to the argument that plants also feel pain, just like animals! :rolleyes:
 
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I have heard of plants subjected to having parts cut or harmed in some way secreting some chemicals similar to those produced in the human body when in pain. But I have no idea how true this is. But if it is true, it might lead to the argument that plants also feel pain, just like animals! :rolleyes:
Hmm, that's a good analogy.
But do you have any stories about the origins of trees and flowers on Earth ?
 
I am not sure about this, maybe the people into Biology might know better. But I reckon plants must have evolved from algae or planktons or something similar. And flowers are part of the way some plants evolved (as a means to reproduce)
 
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