The wind disperses lots of seeds that are light or can catch the breeze. But only some find a good spot to germinate. Some plants use water to disperse seeds that float. These seeds can be carried ...

Winds, flying animals, or water currents are some of the most successful agents of long-distance passive dispersal. Seeds and fruits that have wings, hairs, or inflated processes are carried ...

Over the last 75 years, the population of savannah elephants worldwide has declined by more than 50 percent, making them one ...

Understanding seed dispersal is critical to understanding plant population and community dynamics (Nathan & Muller-Landau 2000), especially in tropical forests where seed rain of virtually all plant ...

Chia seed water, known for its omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, may cause digestive discomfort, allergic reactions, and interact with medications. Risks such as gastrointestinal obstruction and ...

As the head develops and the seeds fall out easily when tapped (or when berries come off easily when the fruit is touched), that is what Finch calls the time of natural dispersal, or “seed ...

Some people enjoy mixing chia seeds into a glass of water, which allows the seeds to gel and expand slightly, creating a ...

You don’t need a dandelion to know which way the wind blows. But it can help. On any given dandelion, some seeds are destined to go north, while others are fated to fly east, south or west ...

The timing of the southerly migration of northeastern ruby-throats coincides with the peak flowering season for jewelweed.

PONTEDERIA crassipes, commonly known as water hyacinth, might be admired for its striking purple flowers, but it is also one of the most aggressive and problematic invasive plants globally.