Pollen Catapults and Exploding Fruit | The World of Rapid Plant Movement

Описание: The world of rapid movement seems to be dominated by animals, but some plants have become masters of releasing energy at opportune times – to spread their pollen, or disperse their seeds. Discover the movers, shakers and exploders of the plant kingdom – but remember to don your safety goggles, it’s about to get messy.

In this video, I'll be taking a look at the pollen catapults of the white mulberry (Morus alba), and the exploding fruits of the squirting cucumber (Ecballium elaterium).