An example of a plant whose flower is dispersed by wind is

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Biology - 2025 Subject: Biology

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An example of a plant whose flower is dispersed by wind is 

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A cypsela is a type of dry, one-seeded indehiscent fruit characteristic of plants in the family Asteraceae (Compositae), such as the dandelion and sunflower. In many species, the cypsela bears a feathery structure called a pappus, which acts like a parachute and enables the fruit to be carried long distances by wind. This is a classic example of wind dispersal (anemochory).

A schizocarp is a dry fruit that splits into single-seeded segments at maturity and may be dispersed by various means depending on the species. A caryopsis is the fruit type of grasses, where the seed coat is fused to the fruit wall; grasses are typically wind-pollinated, but the caryopsis itself may be dispersed by wind, animals, or water depending on the species. A capsule is a dry dehiscent fruit that splits open to release seeds and can be dispersed by several mechanisms (wind, shaking, explosive).

The cypsela with its pappus is the most specifically and consistently associated with wind dispersal among these options.

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