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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/anniegush69 on 2025-04-04 03:59:42+00:00.

Original Title: Today I Learned that a rare Panamanian tree fern can turn its dead leaves into functioning roots. When the fronds die and touch the ground, they regrow into nutrient-absorbing roots, effectively recycling themselves to survive in poor soil.