Saturday, June 30, 2012

Emani: Plant using either wind or water for seed dispersal


Kentucky bluegrass
Poa pratensis
Location: 42.278372,-71.630173
The bluegrass seeds can be seen in the foreground attached to the stem. They will separate from the plant with a strong gust of wind and be carried to other areas to be replanted.


Sugar Maple Tree
 Acer saccharum
Location: 42.278372,-71.630173
The seeds of the sugar maple tree can be seen clinging to the branches in clusters. The will eventually break off, whereupon they will rotate like helicopter blades and fall gently to the ground or be picked up by the wind and be carried to other areas.

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