How Do Flowering Plants Disperse Embryos?
Dispersal by Dropping Certain flower seeds disperse by simply dropping the seeds on the ground, close to the mother plant. As the flower that holds the seed dies away, it releases the seed to the ground below. This is common in plants that are typically seen naturally growing in large clusters. Once the seeds have dropped to the ground, they work their way into the soil, or are covered by organic matter in the fall. During the next spring, these seeds will sprout into new plants. Dispersal by Wind Some flower seeds are dispersed by the wind. One very common plant that uses this procedure is the dandelion. Mature seeds, through various methods, are born on the wind and blown to different locations. This type of dispersal is common in weeds and other plants that reseed prolifically and have short but frequent flowering cycles. These plants can be found near and far, and in some of the most difficult terrains. Once the seeds rest on soil, many almost immediately begin to grow without wait
