Organism

Walnut

TL;DR

Example of large cotyledon strategy alongside oaks.

Juglans spp.

Deciduous Tree

Example of large cotyledon strategy alongside oaks. Big energy reserves allow waiting weeks in poor light conditions. Heavy seeds mean fewer produced per tree - betting on quality over quantity.

Notable Traits of Walnut

  • Large cotyledons
  • Heavy seeds
  • Quality over quantity strategy

Related Mechanisms for Walnut