The Surprising Power of a Cucumber: Nature's Seed Slingers

Have you heard about the natural phenomenon called 'exploding seeds'? It's a fascinating occurrence seen in various plants, including the Gourd cucumbers. 

These plants share a common mechanism where their seeds are dispersed through a process of explosion or 'spitting'. 

As you'll see in this mesmerizing footage, the parent plant releases the seeds in an upward 'spit', launching them into the air, where they start to 'navigate their way' into the world, finding paths to propagate independently. 

This unique method is also found in lupins, broom, peas, vetch, and a plant known as 'squirting cucumber'. 

Watch the amazing footage capturing the moment of 'seed spitting' by the Gourd cucumber: