Seasonal Worlds
Plants of the seasonal world face constant change. They use use strategy, deception and feats of engineering to survive. Most importantly, they must get their timing right.
Between the tropics and the frozen poles lies a region dominated by relentless change in the form of the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Each one presents plants with huge challenges, from ice and snow to raging fires; from intense competition to surprising enemies. This is a world of astonishing variety and vibrant colour. To survive here plants must use strategy, deception and remarkable feats of engineering. Most importantly, they must get their timing right.
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The warty hammer orchid attracts male thynnid wasps
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The fire lilly
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The parasite with an insatiable appetite
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Attenborough |
| Executive Producer | Michael Gunton |
| Series Producer | Rupert Barrington |
| Producer | Rosie Thomas |
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