Are Tall or Short Milkweed Plants Better for Seed Dispersal?

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Tall milkweed plants have better seed dispersal than short milkweed plants. Taller milkweed plants have better exposure to strong winds, and their densely packed seeds are spread farther away from the parent plant than shorter milkweed plants.

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Are Tall or Short Milkweed Plants Better for Seed Dispersal?

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