08/14/2026
Fun Fact Friday!
Everybody loves the smell of fresh cut grass but did you know... that unmistakable scent is actually a chemical defense mechanism?
When grass blades are damaged they release organic compounds known as green leaf volatiles (GLV's) that act as an airborne distress signal and healing agent. Physical injury from a lawnmower or insects rupture the plant cells then compounds help seal the wounds, fight fungal infections and attract predatory insects that can destroy other insects which eat the grass.
So remember the next time you smell that familiar scent it's not there just for our pleasure! π