Question: In which weed, seeds mature after uprooting the plant?
Options:
chickweed
translations Portulaca oleracea
a and b
none of these
✅ EXPLANATION: Chickweed (Stellaria media) and Portulaca oleracea both have the ability to mature their seeds even after being uprooted. This is a survival mechanism that allows them to reproduce even if the plant is damaged or disturbed.
• Chickweed: When chickweed is uprooted, its stems can bend and touch the ground, forming new roots and nodes from which new plants can grow. These new plants can then flower and produce seeds.
• Portulaca oleracea: Portulaca oleracea has a similar ability to form roots from its stems after being uprooted. Additionally, its flowers can self-pollinate, which means they do not require insects or other pollinators to produce seeds.
• Chickweed: When chickweed is uprooted, its stems can bend and touch the ground, forming new roots and nodes from which new plants can grow. These new plants can then flower and produce seeds.
• Portulaca oleracea: Portulaca oleracea has a similar ability to form roots from its stems after being uprooted. Additionally, its flowers can self-pollinate, which means they do not require insects or other pollinators to produce seeds.