Global warming won't stop the 'green cancer' from spreading
Tuesday, December 1, 2015 - 09:10
in Biology & Nature
With its enormous green and purple leaves, the South American miconia tree is invading botanic gardens all around the world on account of its beauty. This plant, however, is called the 'green cancer' for its ability to infest new territories. A new study that has identified 91 countries at risk for invasion by this plant warns that the plant's expansion in infested areas will not be negatively affected by a rise in temperatures.