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How far can dandelion seeds travel by wind?
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Based on calculations that assume average wind velocity and turbulence, the average limit of dispersal—defined as the distance that 1 percent of dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seeds can reach—is approximately 10 kilometers (6 miles).12
Dandelion seeds are categorized as plumed diaspores, utilizing a structure called a pappus (a calyx structure) to facilitate wind dispersal. While this distance represents an average limit, environmental factors such as storms can significantly influence the travel distance of various wind-dispersed seeds.12