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

21. Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.)

Eucalyptus seeds are finely attuned to the aftermath of fire.
They “taste” specific chemicals in smoke, which act as signals to break dormancy and trigger germination.
This ensures eucalyptus seedlings take advantage of the optimal conditions created by fire-cleared landscapes. See details