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

14. Rice (Oryza sativa)

Rice plants are specially adapted to wet environments and can “taste” the presence of water in the soil.
Their roots adjust growth patterns in response to water availability, enabling rice to flourish in flooded fields and survive fluctuating conditions.
This sensory adaptation is key to their success as a staple crop. More info