Wednesday, June 6, 2012

tying oneself up in knots or suicide


I do not understand why the reed turns upon itself and causes its own death. Is it a coping mechanism? The act appears to be so unnatural, more human then what we think a plant would do. Why? Or do I misunderstand what I observe. Folding its broad leaves, turning at right angles, cutting its leaves into strands that then wrap around the other parts, finally causing death.

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