A plant or seed that is dispersed by wind rather than by water, animals, or gravity.
From Greek 'anemo-' (wind) + 'chore' (to go/move). Botanists created this term in the early 20th century to classify plant dispersal mechanisms systematically.
Dandelions and maple seeds are classic anemochores—their feathery structures act like tiny parachutes. Understanding which seeds travel by wind versus water versus animal help explain why certain plants appear in unexpected locations.
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