Seed dispersal, or the movement of diaspores away from the parent location, is a multiscale,
multipartner process that depends on the interaction of plant life history with vector …

Asteraceae represent one of the largest and most diverse families of plants. The
evolutionary success of this family has largely been contributed to their unique …

A separated vortex ring is the main aerodynamic feature of the dandelion seed which
enables its flight. However, recent research on simply modeled dandelion seeds with a …

Dandelion seeds possess a complex three-dimensional structure and a self-adapted flying
ability. To understand this fascinating flight mechanism, a three-dimensional umbrella …

The architecture of real dandelion seeds is diverse. Previous studies have primarily focused
on the flow patterns and drag coefficients of dandelion seeds with a pappus angle no …

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Plants such as Taraxacum officinale, as known as dandelion, flood our life and therefore
influence our world drastically. They can result in both beneficial outcomes and negative …

Many similar plants in the family Asteraceae with yellow flowers are sometimes known as
false dandelions. Dandelion flowers are very similar to those of cat's ears (Hypochaeris) …