If you look closely, you’ll see that these seeds often have:
Tiny hooks or barbs (like velcro !)
Sticky or resinous coatings that help them hold on
These clever adaptations help the seeds hitch a ride far from their parent plant. Once they fall off somewhere new, they have a fresh place to grow.
Nature’s version of free travel! 🌎
🌾 Common Hitchhiker Plants
Depending on where you live, these are some of the most common seed hitchhikers:
Beggar’s Lice (Tick Trefoil) – Small, flat, and velcro-like seeds that stick to everything.
Burdock – Large, round burrs with stiff hooks (these inspired the invention of Velcro!).
Goosegrass / Cleavers (“Sticky Willy”) – Soft, fuzzy, and sticky green seeds that cling easily.
