They are spread by the wind. When the flower matures from its usual yellow, the seeds, sporting tiny white 'parachutes' are blown about by the wind - often for considerable distances.
Dandelions spread their fluffy seeds on the wind. Therefore, it is not unusual to find dandelions in grassland. Though the bright yellow flowers are pretty, they are considered a tenacious weed.
Mowing dandelions can spread their seeds if the flowers have already turned into seed heads. It's best to mow before the flowers go to seed to prevent spreading.
Dandelion seeds grow dandelions and apple seeds grow apples.
Although dandelion seeds are quite lightweight and can be carried by the wind, they typically do not float on water. Instead, they rely on wind dispersal methods to spread their seeds to new locations.
The wind picks them up and scatters them.
There are myriad plants that use wind dispersal to spread their seeds. Examples include dandelions, Box Elder, various Maples, Sycamore, Evergreen Ash, Tipu Tree, Empress Tree, and Tree of Heaven, among others.The types of wind dispersal seeds are:GlidersParachutesHelicopters (Whirlybirds)Flutterers/SpinnersCottony Seeds & FruitsTumbleweedMiscellaneous
Dandelions have a strong taproot that allows them to survive being mowed or cut, as it can regrow from the root. Additionally, the seeds of dandelions are easily dispersed by wind, so even if an area is cut, the seeds can still settle and grow in the disturbed soil.
They easily adapt to the sun and rain - even though the rain knocks off all of the little dandies on them, it still helps the plant survive- long enough to produce more dandies! :)hope this helps...
Dandelions spread their seeds through the wind. When a dandelion flower goes to seed, it forms a fluffy white parachute-like structure called a "pappus" that easily catches the wind and carries the seeds away from the parent plant to new locations.
Like most flowers, dandelions reproduce with the help of insects who pollinate the flower, transferring pollen from the male part of the flower to the female part of the flower. The flower is then able to produce seeds to make new flowers.
I take it you mean why are dandelion seeds fluffy and that is so the wind can disperse them, or spread them to other places to grow. Another thing about dandelions they are actually very good, and anyone in general should look up the benefits of them before trying to kill them with toxic herbicides. Besides that, enjoy blowing the seeds!
A goldfinch will feed on small seeds and grains, dandelions and also thistles.