Banksia Seed Pods: Vital Structures For Propagation, Survival, And Ecosystem Health
Banksia seed pods are large, woody structures composed of multiple follicles containing winged seeds. These pods play a crucial role in the survival and propagation of Banksia species, utilizing diverse seed dispersal mechanisms including animal and wind dispersal. They form a seed bank within the pod, exhibiting adaptations to fire-prone environments through serotiny, where seeds…