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The Energy Cost of Bee Pollination for Pontederia cordata (Pontederiaceae)
Author(s): L. D. Harder and S. C. H. Barrett
Year: 1992
Journal: Functional Ecology
Volume: 6
Issue: 2
Pages: 226-233
Article Topic(s): Pollination
Research Setting(s): Wetland
Species Referenced: Pontederia cordata (Pickerelweed),
Abstract
Describes flowering, pollination, and nectar production of Pontederia cordata. This species produces 10-40 flowers per day that are only open for eight hours. Flowers produce nectar throughout the day, presumably to attract insect pollinators, although most pollen has been removed by mid-day. Pontederia cordata is pollinated by two generalist bees and one specialist bee. Nectar production throughout the day may be explained by bet-hedging in unfavorable weather conditions and to maintain the attention of generalist pollinators.Suggested Citation
L. D. Harder and S. C. H. Barrett. "The Energy Cost of Bee Pollination for Pontederia cordata (Pontederiaceae)." Functional Ecology 6.2 (1992): 226-233.Go back