Why do some seeds need fire to sprout?
Seeds Wait for Flames
Why do some seeds need fire to sprout?
Some seeds wait underground for years — patient, quiet, ready. They're waiting for something most plants would run from: fire.
These seeds have a problem. They're surrounded by giant trees that hog all the sunlight, and the ground is covered in a thick blanket of old leaves and needles. A baby plant wouldn't stand a chance.
