Dandelion seeds are dispersed by the wind It uses the warmth water and light to grow The structure of the flower when it sets seed allows the lightness of the seed and its sail to be dispersed in the wind. They are spread by the wind. When the flower matures from its usual yellow, the seeds, sporting tiny white 'parachutes' are blown about by the wind - often for considerable distances. Because it's a sperm wind, birds, and humans Yes it can. they reproduce by forming tiny cells that can grow into new plants, which are called spores.