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This video of exploding plants will blow your mind

February 22, 2016 by Andrew Leave a Comment

Imagine plants building up so much pressure that seeds come bursting out like a fireworks display.

“Touch me Nots” live up to their name as even a slightest brush is enough for them to fire off their seeds. They’re not alone in using explosions as a tactic for dispersing seeds though; squirting cucumbers and violets use similar tricks.

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