How does the willow spread its seeds through willow catkins?

Willow catkins spread seeds by wind. Willow catkins are actually the seeds of the willow tree. The seeds are very tiny and covered with white down. Because they scatter in the wind like floating catkins, they are called willow catkins. The willow tree relies on the drifting of willow catkins to spread its seeds far away to take root and sprout. Other plants that also spread seeds by wind include poplars and dandelions.

Not all willow trees can produce willow catkins. The seeds of the willow tree have fine downy material attached to their surface, which can drift far away with the wind. This is simply a very good way of dispersal, and it belongs to the same type as the seed dispersal method of the dandelion. At present, in the Beijing area, in order to reduce willow catkins, grafting with golden silk willow is used to curb them, which is very effective.

People with an allergic constitution should stay away from willow catkins and pollen, and it is best to reduce going out, especially for asthma patients. When going out, use protective gear such as masks, glasses, and gauze scarves. Before going home, pay attention to cleaning off the willow catkin residue on your body and do not bring it into the room. People who ride bicycles and electric bikes should also wrap a gauze scarf around themselves or wear sunglasses when going out, to prevent willow catkins from flying into their eyes, affecting normal riding, and creating traffic safety hazards. Children and the elderly can take anti-allergy medications for prevention, such as ketotifen tablets, Zyrtec, and Claritin. In addition, supplementing with vitamin C and so on is also beneficial for resisting allergies.