In article , Darwins Frog
writes

This is a very interesting thread, and poses a very intriguing
question.

To cut to the chase, IMHO, plans are living and as such have senses in
which they employ for their survival. They can physically 'feel' but
can't mentally 'feel'.

That is the difference between plants and animals.

That sounds about as good a summary of the topic as can be made.
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Alan & Joan Gould - North Lincs.