Imported bonsai tree (IMAGE)

University of Cambridge

Imported bonsai tree

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Plant seeds are being accidentally introduced into Europe in the soil of imported pot plants like this bonsai tree. In a few weeks with only light, water and nutrients, lots of other plant species appeared in the pots.

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Johan van Valkenburg

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