The Seed

A seed is a small, dormant reproductive unit of a plant that contains the beginnings of a new plant—an embryo—surrounded by stored food and a protective coat. When conditions like water, warmth, and soil are right, the seed germinates, allowing the embryo to grow into a mature plant. Seeds enable plants to reproduce, disperse across distances, and survive unfavorable conditions. They are essential to the life cycle of most plants, ensuring the continuation of species through future generations.