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Sycamore seeds have a "wing" and when they fall off the tree this makes them whirl round like a helicopter. This slows their rate of fall and the wind takes them away from their parent tree, dispersing them.
By the Wind
Sycamore and goosegrass seeds are adapted for long-distance dispersal through mechanisms like wind or water, allowing them to travel further. Sycamore seeds have wing-like structures that enable them to glide on air currents, while goosegrass seeds can be carried by water or animals. In contrast, wallflower seeds are heavier and lack specialized structures for extensive dispersal, leading to a more localized distribution. This difference in seed morphology and dispersal strategies explains why sycamore and goosegrass seeds can travel further than wallflower seeds.
Some examples of seeds that disperse by flying away include dandelion seeds, maple seeds (helicopters), cottonwood seeds, and larch seeds. These seeds have adaptations such as wings or parachutes that allow them to be carried by the wind over long distances before settling in a new location to grow.
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Sycamore seeds have a "wing" and when they fall off the tree this makes them whirl round like a helicopter. This slows their rate of fall and the wind takes them away from their parent tree, dispersing them.
Sycamore helicopter seeds have wings that spin as they fall, helping them travel far away from the tree and land in different places, allowing the tree to spread its seeds over a wide area.
Sycamore seeds have a "wing" and when they fall off the tree this makes them whirl round like a helicopter. This slows their rate of fall and the wind takes them away from their parent tree, dispersing them.
By the Wind
The seed pods have small 'wings' on them (similar to sycamore seeds). This gives them resistance as they fall - and they float for a short distance away from the parent tree.
The double winged seeds of the Sycamore are designed to spin as they fall from the branches, like a helicopter. They may fall around the base of the parent tree, or be blown by strong winds further away.
When the seed breaks from the sycamore tree, its 'wing' makes it spin, but also makes its decent slower. This means that it can move further away from its parent tree when it falls, especially if there is a breeze or some wind.
Sycamore has wings which helps them to disperse easily.
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Trees that have spinning seeds include maple trees, such as the silver maple and sugar maple. These trees produce winged seeds called samaras that spin as they fall to the ground, helping with seed dispersal.
it is dispersed by the wind
The seeds of a sycamore tree are called samaras. They are winged seeds that are dispersed by the wind. The samaras have a distinctive helicopter-like shape that helps them travel far from the parent tree.