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This orchid traps insects in its pouch, but not for food. The escape route takes the prisoner past the staminode, where it deposits pollen. A bit convoluted, but Mother Nature knows best, I guess. [Linking back to Today's Flowers at An English Girl Rambles and to Macro Monday.] |
Sunday, March 13, 2016
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Interesting abouthow the pollen is spread to & from the insect
ReplyDeleteNature is incredibly inventive and never ceases to amaze me - order, complexity, intricacies, colour and form. A wonderful photo of an intriguing flower.
ReplyDeleteCan't beat nature! Lovely photo, very clear and bright!
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting how humans utilize a similar strategy to achieve reproductive success.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Alexa, your Lady Slipper is gorgeous, a marvelous photo! ThanK you so much for sharing with Today's Flowers, and I wish you a very happy Thursday.
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