lukenaum
Bent Tree at Waseley
The effects of prevailing wind on trees are more than visual. Under repeated wind stress, leaf size will decrease, and "reaction" wood forms on the leeward side of the tree. This heavily-lignified wood is exceptionally tough, and has been known to jam chainsaw blades completely. While stressor-induced adaptations in trees are well undertood, the mechanisms by which plants sense movement are not clear.
Bent Tree at Waseley
The effects of prevailing wind on trees are more than visual. Under repeated wind stress, leaf size will decrease, and "reaction" wood forms on the leeward side of the tree. This heavily-lignified wood is exceptionally tough, and has been known to jam chainsaw blades completely. While stressor-induced adaptations in trees are well undertood, the mechanisms by which plants sense movement are not clear.