Plant Blindness
Why does plant blindness occur?
they do not move, grow close together, are often uniform in color, blend together visually and thus are simply not seen
What is plant blindness?
Tendency to ignore plant species, not recognize plants, not appreciate plants …
How does the article think plant conservation can be helped?
Through strategies that promote identification and empathy with plants
Why do humans gravitate towards animals over plants?
Evolutionary psychologists suggest that greater attendance to animals over plants may be related to the functional significance of animals for human survival.
Zoocentrism
Focusing on animals; having preference for animals; thinking animals are above plants/other organisms
What specific animals are thought to be the “most” appreciated?
Well-studied large-bodied mammals with forward facing eyes.
According to the article, what is the average % of plant topics taught in high school biology class?
14%
3 parts to “nonhierarchical kinship relationships” according to the article
responsibility, solidarity and care
What is the problem with US homeowners definition of “gardener?”
Only 3.4% think that creating wildlife habitat and conserving natural resources was central to gardening