u/Assia_Penryn

I wasn't even expecting my tree to flower, let alone set any fruit since it's smaller. Now we see if they hang on for dear life. 😂

Example of Fasciation in a Stampede Sunchoke plant.

--- I'm willing to donate this plant to a teacher or school as an example to show students the example hands on. Science is important. 💚 --- pickup would be 95742

Fasciation in plants is an abnormal growth condition where the apical meristem (growing tip) becomes elongated, producing flattened, ribbon-like, or contorted tissue instead of the usual cylindrical shape. This rare phenomenon, also known as "cresting," can affect the stems, flowers, roots, or fruits and is caused by a variety of factors including genetic mutations, hormonal imbalances, and environmental stressors.