Seeds after fireSourced
Some seed cases open after the heat
Some Australian Banksias retain seeds in woody follicles that open after fire. Seeds can start a new generation even when the parent plant dies. Fires that return too frequently can kill young plants before they produce seed.
An adaptation to fire is not unlimited protection.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-09