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How are seeds from Ericaceae capsule fruits commonly dispersed?
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Ericales
Flowering rhododendron.
In the Ericaceae family, seeds from capsular fruits are commonly dispersed by wind. This process is often aided by the presence of various types of wings or tails on the seeds.1