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Why does a cactus seed lie dormant for many years?

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∙ 12y ago
Updated: 9/24/2023

Cactsus seeds can lie dormant for many years so that they can survive until they have enough water to germinate and sprout. In the desert, many years may need to pass before enough water falls in the right season for cactus seeds to germinate.

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