Department of Plant Biology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, United States.
Dandelion seeds respond to wet weather by closing their plumes, which reduces dispersal when wind conditions are poor.
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D012639
Seeds
The encapsulated embryos of flowering plants. They are used as is or for animal feed because of the high content of concentrated nutrients like starches, proteins, and fats. Rapeseed, cottonseed, and sunflower seed are also produced for the oils (fats) they yield.