A beautyberry is a type of shrub that grows well in the southern United States. Some students have a small beautyberry shrub that is growing near their school. They record the number of berries, ripe or unripe, and the number of flowers at different times throughout the year.

Table. Column headings. Month, ripe berries, unripe berries, flowers. September, 9, 4, 2. October, 5, 10, 4. November, 5, 7, 3. December, 2, 3, 1. February, 3, 2, 0. March, 6, 11, 5. April, 12, 5, flowers 9. June, 3, 8, 2.

Which statement best explains what is shown in their data?

Choose the correct answer.

Responses
A.The beautyberry relies on wind to spread its seeds.
B..The beautyberry relies on one type of animal to eat the berries.
C.The beautyberry uses asexual reproduction to make new plants.
D.The beautyberry increases its chances of reproduction because its berries do not all become ripe at the same time.