 In the long run, seeds that lure more animals will be favored by selection as opposed to seeds that are lighter, because the seeds dispersed by the animals will be spread over a larger range compared to that of lighter seeds, resulting in a lower risk of self-fertilization.The brilliant pink color of the "Helonias" flowers attracts poachers.Helonias is a perennial and endures the winter, making it more visible to the poachers.