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What is a seed?

28 Jul 2026 · 11 min · S1 E389

Have you ever wondered how a tiny little speck can become a giant, towering tree? Join Mira and Finn on a wild botanical adventure to discover exactly what seeds are, how they are made, and how they grow into brand new plants! You might think all seeds are just small brown dots, but nature is full of huge surprises. Did you know the Coco de mer palm tree makes a giant seed that weighs as much as a Golden Retriever dog? Or that some orchid seeds are so microscopic you could fit a million of them on a single spoon?

In this exciting episode, you'll uncover the secret "lunchbox" packed inside every seed and learn how busy flying friends like bees help flowers make them. Plus, get ready for some unbelievable seed survival stories! You'll hear about an Ice Age squirrel that buried fruit 32,000 years ago—which scientists actually grew into a flower today! Finally, take cover from the explosive Sandbox tree, a botanical cannon that shoots its seeds out at 150 miles per hour! Tune in to find out why seeds are the ultimate action heroes of the natural world!