THE POLLINATION ECOLOGY OF ORCHIS GALILAEA (BORNM. ET SCHULZE) SCHLTR. (ORCHIDACEAE)

R. J. BINO, A. DAFNI, A. D.J. MEEUSE

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Abstract

The flower of Orchis galilaea (Bornm. et Schulze) Schltr. does not contain nectar. Only the males of Halictus marginatus are attracted and pollinate the orchid; females visit the flowers of other plant families. We suggest that O. galilaea has evolved a pollination mechanism based on a sexual attraction specific for the males of H. marginatus. This sexual attraction is the result of the strong, musk‐like scent.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)315-319
Number of pages5
JournalNew Phytologist
Volume90
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1982

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physiology
  • Plant Science

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