[ He's not certain that these things have seeds either... or if they do, where to start looking. He presses a thumb against the base of a stalk and frowns, nudging it. It seems to be tightly wedged in.

He steps back. ]

You might have better luck a little further in, over there. [ He gestures towards his original destination. ] I think there's a well over there, maybe... plants should follow water, correct?

[ even if the water is way underground? uh, maybe. ]