Mass flowering is an enchanting phenomenon that occurs across the world. In India, the neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) bloom, where swathes of the landscape become carpeted in flowers, is a well-known example of mass flowering – or synchronous flowering. It is also a demonstration of a type of community bonding in the plant world, which has … Continue reading [Explainer] Mass flowering and why some plants bloom and die together