Wednesday, April 30, 2014

The Botany Of Desire

Tulip Flower Garden
-Vera Kratochvil, Publicdomainpictures.net

Beauty. over years of coevolution between humans and tulips, tulips have managed to captivate us through their vibrant colors and eye-soothing shapes. They ensure their survival as a species by aesthetically pleasing the gardeners which plant them.

Green Apple In Hand
-Petr Kratochvil Publicdomainpictures.net

Sweetness. The apple knows just what we want, that crispy, sweet, juicy taste. If the apple ever decided to evolve into something bitter, then the species will no doubt be in danger as we stop planting it.


Marijuana
-Junior Libby, Publicdomainpictures.net

Intoxication. Joints, doobies, bongs, hash brownies, you name it...Weed maintained its survival in the world by providing school boys a chance to "fit in" and drug dealers a source of income. Not only is it easy to grow, its easy to smoke too.


Potato Fields
-Charles Rondeau, Publicdomainpictures.net

Control. The potato species will live on forever as it has evolved its way into the staple diet of a human being. Being high-yielding, easy-to-plant and delicious, the potato enjoys the benefits of being considered the prime food source of the world's dominant specie. 

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