Infected by flowers

When we think of infections, our minds often conjure up images of bacteria, viruses, or parasites wreaking havoc in the human body. However, there exists a mysterious and captivating realm of infections that extends beyond the boundaries of the animal kingdom. In the plant world, a parallel drama unfolds as flora and foliage are afflicted by a diverse array of pathogens. One such captivating phenomenon is the concept of being "infected by flowers," which has nothing to do with traditional notions of illness, but rather, the intricate and sometimes deadly dance between plants and their pathogens.