The climbing organs of Parthenocissus (#Vitaceae) are inflorescence-homolog tendrils with adhesive pads – a rather unusual structure among #climbers. The pads secrete a glue that secures them to their supporting tree, wall, fence, etc. 📷: Parthenocissus quinquefolia #climber
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@Scott_Zona Did God use this same tech for gecko toe-pads?
@Scott_Zona Very cool! I didn't know that about Parthenocissus quinquefolia, I just assumed they were 'normal' tendrils. Thanks for sharing that!
@Scott_Zona I find these little pads fascinating, like gecko toes
@Scott_Zona That’s such a nice fun fact, thanks!
@Scott_Zona Trichosanthes cucumeroides (Cucurbitaceae) also has adhesive tendrils doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2…