Organism
Banksia
TL;DR
Banksia seeds demonstrate fire-dependent germination.
Banksia seeds demonstrate fire-dependent germination. They require heat shock of 50-100°C to crack the seed coat and trigger germination. The seed waits for fire to clear competition, then sprouts into ash-fertilized soil with full sunlight.
Notable Traits of Banksia
- Fire-dependent germination
- Requires 50-100°C heat shock