How Seeds Spread
Most plants start as a seed. Plants spread their seeds. Wind and water move them from place to place. This helps plants find new spots to grow in. Here is how seeds travel.
Blown by Wind
Some seeds are very light. Some are shaped like wings. Seeds like these can travel through the air.
Carried by Creatures
Animals eat fruit and drop the seeds. Seeds get stuck in fur or feathers. Animals carry them to new places.
Floating on Water
A coconut is a type of seed. This one has fallen in water. It will travel until it reaches land. Then it will grow roots.
Sprayed Out
Some fruits and pods explode! This is a squirting cucumber. The fruit sprays seeds and water when it is touched.
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