Fran’s Corner

Have you considered that some seeds plant themselves? The plant called the filaree has this ability. Its seeds have a long curve on one end and a spirally coiled shaft (style) on the other end - with the seed at its point. The seed is planted by the changes in humidity - curling when dry and straightening when wet. Because of its constantly changing shape, the seed buries itself by slowly drill...

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