[WildTurkey]

Or one 2atHomeMom might consider.

2atHomeMom is a dope and is probably considering which screen name to take next time.

Are they at equilibrium?

I am pretty much at equilibrium with the weeds in my yard but it was a tough two years ...

As for motion, if you don't believe plants can move, have you never seen a dandelion seed pod float in the wind headed straight for your yard?

[bvw]

Independent directed motion, like we animals are blessed with.

Yes, roots reach for water and nutrients, leaves for the sun -- tumbleweed (approach it carefully!) moves with the wind and so do your seed pods. Yet those motions are not independent.