Urban dandelions have evolved to stay close to home. That’s bad news
Science Magazine • 1/13/2026 – 1/14/2026
Summary
Urban dandelions have evolved to remain close to their original locations. This adaptation is linked to small seed "parachutes," which may be contributing to inbreeding among the plants.
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