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Adaptations of weeds

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A container with a great big weedy looking plant.

Weedy features

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Weeds:

- produce large numbers of seeds

- produce seeds continually

- seeds are long lived in the soil

- seeds travel widely

- have rapid growth

- are tolerant to environmental conditions

- grow in different environments

- compete for resources aggressively

- may have protective features such as thorns, hooks and poisons.