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In contrast, some orchid genera have evolved to be pollinated by diurnal butterflies, exhibiting bright colors and providing nectar as a reward. [12] Melitophilous orchids, which are pollinated by bees, typically produce a strong fragrance during the day and are robustly colored. Examples include Satyrium erectum and Disa versicolor.
There's a fragile beauty in both orchids and African violets. But orchids have to be tough. There are over 30,000 species known worldwide and they have a long history.
Baltimore Checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) nectaring at daisy (Argyranthemum)Pollination syndromes are suites of flower traits that have evolved in response to natural selection imposed by different pollen vectors, which can be abiotic (wind and water) or biotic, such as birds, bees, flies, and so forth through a process called pollinator-mediated selection.
At that same moment, the small packets containing the pollen of the orchid get pressed against the thorax of the bee. However, the glue on the pollen packets does not set immediately, so the orchid keeps the bee trapped until the glue has set. Once the glue has set, the bee is let free and he can now dry his wings and fly off.
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Dendrobium Orchid. There are as many as 1,800 different species of dendrobium orchids. These orchids like to grow in small pots and often have tall, top-heavy blooms that require staking for support.
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Angraecum, also known as comet orchid, [2] [3] [4] is a genus of the family Orchidaceae native to tropical and South Africa, as well as Sri Lanka. It contains 223 species . [ 1 ]