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174 results found for ' <strong>nectar</strong>' (displaying page 4 of 18)
Euphorbia umfoloziensis
Plant... is the norm within this genus. The cyathium glands produce nectar, and pollination is mainly by flies or other small ...
Erica halicacaba
Plant... like a bonsai. It may reach a height of 2 m, however, the strong winds associated with its habitat usually keep the ... by Orange-breasted Sunbirds who visit the flowers for nectar. To reach nectar without robbing, a bird can only ... shaped plant that is long lasting. It is recommended as a strong-growing, reliable garden plant and is easy to maintain ...
Lobelia valida
Plant... blotch of bright yellow at the centre, clearly guiding the nectar-feeding fly, which pollinates the flowers. These long ... to handle and grown on in bags until they are big and strong before planting out into the garden. Strong tip cuttings are best taken in spring ans summer when ...
... ( Trichostetha fascicularis ). Sugarbirds feed on the nectar produced by the flower - it is found in the perianth ... push their head and beak through the styles to reach the nectar. While doing this, the pollen on the pollen presenter ... adapted to very nutrient-poor soils and will be killed by strong fertilisers and manure. Proteas don't like phosphates ...
Hygrophila auriculata
Plant... at each node. They are usually surrounded by up to 6 strong, yellow spines that are 20-30 mm long, and leaf like ... subsp. buquetii) and Blue Pansy ( Junonia orithya ). The nectar is also collected by bees for honey, the plants thus ...
Euphorbia pseudoglobosa
Plant... ways, by scent, which is given off by the cyathia and by nectar, which is secreted in the cyathial glands. Many of the ...
Brachylaena discolor
Plant... the lovely silver undersides of the leaves. Masses of nectar rich creamy-white flowers are grouped in 7 to 50 ... wood of Brachylaena discolor is yellow, durable and very strong and is used in the manufacture of boats at it lasts ... wood of Brachylaena discolor is yellow, durable and very strong and is used in the manufacture of boats at it lasts ...
Moraea worcesterensis
Plant... flowers have yellow stamens and diamond-shaped nectar guide markings on the inner and outer tepals. The ... Moraea has a typical Homeria -type flower that produces nectar at the base of the tepal whorls. When observed closely ... together with contrasting nectar guides and often a strong scent, lure potential pollinators. Iridaceae Moraea ...
... reginae the flowers produce copious mucilaginous nectar. The bird lands on the horizontally presented white ...
Aloe castanea
Plant... brown, cup-shaped flowers that produce copious dark brown nectar. Usually producing 1 to 5 flower heads per rosette and ... to early spring (August); the flowers are rich in nectar and are visited by many insects, including honey bees, ... help it to survive long dry seasons. This species has a strong stem and root system to support its heavy crown. This ...