Plants in lush environments (think jungles and forests) have this big issue - there's enough water 💦 and the temperature is just right, but everyone wants that sunshine ☀️! So, how do plants ensure they get their daily dose of Vitamin Sun? They adapt! And here's how.

• Strategy: Trees grow straight up, racing to reach the forest's top layer. Why? The higher you are, the less you have to deal with shadows of your neighbors.
• Real-world example: Think about the tall skyscrapers in a city. They stand tall to get the best view, right? Trees do the same to capture sunlight!

• Strategy: Instead of growing tall on their own, they just climb on other trees.
• Benefit: They save energy because they don't need to produce as much wood (xylem tissue).
• Real-world example: Ever seen someone get a piggyback ride? That's what lianas do, but they're getting a sunlight-ride!