How does wood avens seed disperse?

Answer 1

Wood avens (Geum urbanum) seeds primarily disperse through a method known as epizoochory, where they attach to the fur of animals or the clothing of humans. The seeds have small hooks or barbs that facilitate this attachment, allowing them to be carried away from the parent plant. Once the animal or person moves to a new location, the seeds can drop off, enabling them to germinate in a different area. Additionally, wood avens seeds may also be dispersed by water or through soil movement.