Question

Jewelweed, a flowering plant, has seed pods that burst open when touched and forcefully eject their seeds. These structures are favorable because they

Answer 1

can spread themselves more easily and reproduce more while not staying in the same spot.

Answer 2

The correct answer is - it help in dispersal of seed and spread the seed.

Explanation:

Jewelweed is a very common flowering plant found in moist and shady habitats. It is a plant that widespread and disturbs habitats by it colonizes. It is an antipruritic property.

jewelweed plants have seed pods that burst open by touching it and disperse the seed up to 4 feet, due to this property this plant is also known as touch me not plants. These seedpods are helpful in seed dispersal far from the plant and help in spreading seed and species.

Thus, the correct answer is - it help in dispersal of seed and spread the seed.