These lianas, which are found all over the world in a large number of plant families, are the result of many different evolutions: coiled stems, modified leaves or even adventitious roots.
In tropical and temperate climate forests alike, light is essential for the survival of plants. While trees develop a self-supporting structure thanks to their trunks, allowing them to rise above others, a large number of species are able to climb up these same trees without having to make too much effort. These lianas, which are found all over the world in a large number of plant families, are the result of many different evolutions: coiled stems, modified leaves or even adventitious roots. They can use anything to climb up to the canopy.