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[–] 96 points 9 months ago (8 children)

Plant: develops high amounts of capsaicin to ward off predators

Humans: ooh, this would be great with chicken!

Plant: am I a joke to you?

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  • [–] 5 points 9 months ago (3 children)

    It is not meant to ward off predators though. Being eaten is the goal, thats how the seeds are scattered.

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