A genus of tropical plants known for their spiral seed pods that twist in distinctive patterns, sometimes called screw flowers.
From Greek 'helix' (spiral) and 'teros' (turning or twisting), referring to the characteristic helical movement of the seed pods as they dry and release seeds.
These plants evolved spiral seed pods that literally screw themselves into the ground—it's nature's engineering solution to seed dispersal that beats human-designed corkscrews!
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