Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Flower Power



This rose has multiple layers of vibrantly pigmented petals. It also has a pleasant soft sweet scent. The flower grows at the very top of the bush, allowing easy access by insects. At the very center of the flower, it contains multiple stamens (male) with anthers (creates pollen) blanketed in layers of powdery pollen. The stamens surrounds the single pistil (female). This ensures that insects looking for nectar in the rose are covered in pollen and coat the stigma full of pollen.



This flower's five petals create a target at the very center for insects. The color also fade from deep and bold to light and vibrant. This bush is located on ground level, making it more available to smaller organisms.The flower doesn't give off a distinct scent, but it's stark contrast in color with its straight pointed leaves make it stand out to attention. It contains a couple of stamens, surrounding one tall pistil with a sticky stigma (in order to trap pollen.) The insect must reach deep into the flower in order to access the nectar, in turn also knocking the stamens and pistils together, transferring pollen. Once the insect leaves the flower, it will also rub the pollen is covered in on the stigma. 



 This flowering tree has flowers that grow in a bunch with its opening faced down. The flowers of this tree give off a bubble bath scent. It is most likely that small insects pollinate these flowers because of the small size and the positioning of the flowers.  Its soft pink shade makes it aesthetically desirable.




 The stamens and the pistils. 



The tree bark itself is extremely smooth, not made to ward off unwelcomed consumers. It also extends its leaves widely, creating shade.



There were a large number of ants crawling up and down the tree. It is most likely that they are present for the nectar of the small flowers. 

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