Known as the “Dynamite Tree,” this tropical plant can blast its seeds at speeds of 150 mph! Its woody fruits burst with a loud bang, sending seeds flying.
Famous for its sensitive leaves, the Touch-Me-Not also has seed pods that burst on contact, sending seeds up to 2 meters away!
This bizarre cucumber launches its seeds with a slimy squirt! When ripe, even a gentle touch causes it to eject seeds with a fizzy pop.
In autumn, witch hazel seed pods twist and tighten until snap! They shoot seeds up to 30 feet, helping the plant colonize new ground.
Also called jewelweed, these colorful flowers have touch-sensitive pods that burst open and fling seeds instantly, perfect for shady forest floors.
Tiny but mighty! Violets use spring-loaded seed capsules to shoot seeds several feet away from the parent plant.
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