5 Surprising Ways Plants Taste Their World (Plus 22 Species That Do It Best)

13. White Lupin (Lupinus albus)

White lupin showcases extraordinary adaptability by forming specialized cluster roots that “taste” and extract phosphorus from nutrient-poor soils.
These unique roots sense low phosphorus levels and rapidly expand to maximize nutrient uptake, allowing white lupin to thrive in challenging conditions where other plants struggle. Read more