Wind dispersal of seeds, such as these Spear Thistle, is a highly efficient way to distribute the next seasons crop.

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Wind dispersal of seeds, such as these Spear Thistle, is a highly efficient way to distribute the next seasons crop. Many plants that use parachutes, like dandelion and Willowherb are considered to be weeds

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Location: Scarborough, UK
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