Correct option is C
The correct answer is: (C) Pappus
Explanation:
Tridax procumbens, commonly known as Coat buttons, is a weed that disperses its seeds through wind, aided by a specialized structure called a pappus.
Tridax procumbens, commonly known as Coat buttons, is a weed that disperses its seeds through wind, aided by a specialized structure called a pappus.
The pappus acts like a parachute, allowing the seeds to be carried over long distances by air currents.
Information Key Points:
Pappus ensures light weight seeds float and travel through wind efficiently
This mechanism allows rapid spread and colonization of new areas
Knowledge Booster (Other Options):
Comose: Refers to seeds having tufts of hair(like cotton).
Balloon: Used for plants like Cardiospermum halicacabum where the fruit is inflated and light.
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