TED: An illustrated kingdom of real, fantastical plants | Nirupa Rao

Neeru Barao, a botanical artist, highlights the growing disconnect from nature and the importance of fostering an emotional connection with it. She shares her journey into botanical art, collaborating with naturalists to document jungle flora through painting. The video explores unique plant species and their survival strategies, emphasizing the concept of 'plant blindness'—the tendency to overlook plants as living beings. Neeru's work aims to raise awareness and appreciation for plants, encouraging conservation efforts.

What unique characteristics of the Neelakurinji plant are highlighted in the text?

What is 'plant blindness' and how does it affect our perception of plants?

How does the speaker suggest we can foster a connection with nature in children?