These plants seem like they’re trying to hide from people
A plant used in Chinese traditional medicine has evolved camouflage in heavily harvested areas
![Fritillaria delavayi plant blending with rocky background](https://i0.wp.com/www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/111920_JL_plant-camo_feat.jpg?fit=1030%2C580&ssl=1)
Can you spot the plant growing here? The gray Fritillaria delavayi (center, right) blends in with its rocky background high in the mountains of southwestern China. The plants are highly sought after for use in traditional Chinese medicine.
Y. Niu