On warm dry summer days, the sound of Gorse seed pods popping open sounds just like the breakfast cereal that goes snap, crackle and pop.

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On warm dry summer days, the sound of Gorse seed pods popping open sounds just like the breakfast cereal that goes snap, crackle and pop. This dehiscent method of seed dispersal is effective

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Location: Scarborough, UK
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