Urbanization Has Nuanced Effects on Plant Flowering Time (IMAGE)

Florida Museum of Natural History

Urbanization Has Nuanced Effects on Plant Flowering Time

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Researchers found cities in cold climates trigger plants to produce leaves and flowers earlier while cities in warm climates delay this process. Here, flowers bloom in Madison, Wisconsin.

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