Through their leaves, thirsty plants have been known to absorb as much as their own weight in dewdrop water, much of which they expel through their roots for storage in the soil.
On teada, et janused taimed imevad lehtede kaudu endasse oma massiga võrdses koguses kastepiisku, millest nad suurema osa juurte kaudu pinnasesse tagavaraks panevad.