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RESEARCH LITERATURE

The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.

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Pollination and the Function of Floral Parts in Chamaecrista fasciculata (Fabaceae)

Author(s): A. D. Wolfe and J. R. Estes

Month: Mar
Year: 1992

Journal: American Journal of Botany
Volume: 79
Issue: 3
Pages: 314-317

Article Topic(s): Morphology, Pollination
Research Setting(s): Greenhouse

Species Referenced: Chamaecrista fasciculata (Partridge pea),

Abstract

Describes the floral morphology and pollination of Chamaecrista fasciculata. Results from an experimental pollination study showed that the rigid upper petal serves as a flight guide for pollination. Additional experiments revealed no difference in pollen distribution from the group of nine anthers versus the single deflexed anther. This suggests that the nine grouped anthers do not serve as "fodder anthers" as was previously thought.

Suggested Citation

A. D. Wolfe and J. R. Estes. "Pollination and the Function of Floral Parts in Chamaecrista fasciculata (Fabaceae)." American Journal of Botany 79.3 (1992): 314-317.

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