FLORAL BIOLOGY OF THE CANARIAN ECHIUM-WILDPRETII - BIRD FLOWER OR A WATER-RESOURCE TO DESERT BEES

被引:18
作者
OLESEN, JM [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV AARHUS, INST BOT, 68 NORDLANDSVEI, DK-8240 RISSKOV, DENMARK
来源
ACTA BOTANICA NEERLANDICA | 1988年 / 37卷 / 04期
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10.1111/j.1438-8677.1988.tb02157.x
中图分类号
Q94 [植物学];
学科分类号
071001 ;
摘要
The red corolla colour, the relatively large volume of nectar and the low concentration of sucrose in the nectar of Echium wildpretii are traits related to bird pollination, while its ultraviolet colour and floral morphology may attract bees. It is suggested that the species may serve as a water resource to solitary desert bees in nature.
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