Papers in the Biological Sciences
Date of this Version
2-1981
Citation
American Journal of Botany (February 1981) 68(2).
Abstract
Mentzelia nuda is a coarse, short-lived perennial of the High Plains of North America. The flowers secrete nectar which serves as an attractant for pollinating bees. Postfloral nectar secretion attracts ants whose presence significantly enhances seed set. This is the first demonstration of advantage to postflowering activity of a floral nectary.
Comments
Copyright 1981, Botanical Society of America. Used by permission.