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Name: Alicia
Status: student
Grade: 6-8
Location: NY
Country: USA
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How is seed dispersal in tulips?


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Tulips can be grown from bulbs (underground food storage parts) or from seeds:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip#Propagation

http://www.thekidsgarden.co.uk/TeachKidsAboutPlantingWithSeedsAndBulbs.html

Anthony R. Brach

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