Ballistic dispersal uses force to launch seeds away from the parent plant. Active force happens when the seed pod dries out. The drying causes tension, constricting the seeds inside the pod. Once ...

The relationship between plants and insects gives a fascinating look into how they have both evolved alongside each other.

Q. Many years ago, there was a flower named "touch me not." You could touch the pod, and it would burst open, throwing seeds. The touch me not name comes from the seeds that explode from the pod when ...

Jan. 13 (UPI) --As ecosystems warm or dry out because of climate change, plants and animals are being forced to move in search of friendly conditions. Animals can swim, scamper and fly, but plants are ...