The clever plant allocates resources wisely
And spends its nitrogen well.
Its seeds are of a perfect size;
Its architecture, perfectly derived.

This plant deals with any contingency
It will recover from grazing, easily.
It knows well its flammability
And is unfazed by herbivory.

If a response to drought should be required
The clever plant still is to be admired.
By estimating probability
It finds a solution salutary.

There can be no doubt, whatever
That through tireless endeavour
This plant has become very, very clever