As a comment about Noble Rhubarb (Rheum nobile), CarolineScott wrote:

This is an interesting plant as it forms its own "greenhouse" out of its own almost translucent leaves.
The temperature inside the plant, where the true flowers grow, is 10 ยบ C higher than the outside of the plant. Some call this the glasshouse plant.
The warmth inside the plant attracts fungus gnats, which pollinate the flowers.
The reference for this is an article by Henry Nicholls in the October 2013 edition of New Scientist.
The article is entitled "Peak Performers".
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Dec 17, 2014 11:27 AM CST
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Name: Michele Roth
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That's a really cool plant, Caroline! Thanks for sharing. I tip my hat to you.
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Dec 17, 2014 11:34 AM CST
Name: Caroline Scott
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I have seeds so will try to grow it.
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Dec 17, 2014 12:02 PM CST
Name: Caroline Scott
Calgary (Zone 4a)
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People say this plant is either biennial or monocarpic?
I may have to grow the seeds out and then write my own gardening article on it?
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Dec 17, 2014 5:54 PM CST
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Name: Michele Roth
N.E. Indiana - Zone 5b, and F (Zone 9b)
I'm always on my way out the door..
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Forum moderator Garden Sages Garden Ideas: Master Level Dog Lover Cottage Gardener
Native Plants and Wildflowers Plant Identifier Organic Gardener Keeps Horses Hummingbirder Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle
Sure! I'd say that that's a great idea. Thumbs up
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