Why dandelion seeds are so good at spreading widely

Individual dandelion seeds on a single flower are destined to go in different directions

A young girl blows on a dandelion with the seeds scattering on the wind

Whether from nature or a child’s puff, dandelion seeds are sensitive to wind direction, which helps them to disperse widely.

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You don’t need a dandelion to know which way the wind blows.