Anemochory: Dispersal of fruits and seeds by wind.*
Milkweed pods (Asclepias tuberosa) are opening up and releasing their fluffy seeds in the garden and ravine.
*Kesseler, R. & Stuppy, W. (2006). Seeds: Time capsules of life. Buffalo: Firefly Books.
Autochore: A plant that is the major agent in the distribution of its own seeds or spores (as by special ejecting organs).* Jewelweeds (Impatiens pallida…
Pyxis: A circumscissile capsule, the top coming off as a lid.* Above is an image of a ripe Portulaca pyxis. Circumscissile means that the capsule…
Pappus: A modified calyx made up of a ring of fine hairs, scales, or teeth that persist after fertilization and aid the wind dispersal of…
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