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Pollen is dispersed in several ways.
Some plants are wind pollinated and the pollen for these is dispersed into the air (e.g. grasses)
Some plants use insects (e.g. bees) to transmit their pollen form one flower to the next (e.g. lavender)
Some plants use animals (e.g. bats) to transport pollen from one flower to the next (e.g. the Kapok tree)
Some plants use birds (e.g. humming birds) to transport pollen from one flower to the next (e.g. the Hibiscus plant)
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Why are flowers usually colorful and scented?
To attract insects so that the insects can drink their nectar and pick up the pollen o the plant. Te insect will then fly to another plant with the pollen and fertilise it so it can make seeds which make new plants...
Are all flowers colorful?
Some plants do not have flowers. Nearly all the plants you see around you are flowering plants: trees, bushes, vines, grasses and the "weeds". The flowers may not be big and showy, but they are there if you look for them. When flowering plants spread all over the world, about a hundred million years ago, they pushed aside the ferns and mosses and cone-bearing trees that had covered the planet for many millions of years. Of course, those plants are still here but they no longer have the planet to themselves as they did before the development of the super-successful flowering plants.
What is ornamentsl plants?
Ornamental plants are plants that are grown for their decorative qualities rather than for their practical or utilitarian purposes. They are typically chosen for their aesthetic appeal, including characteristics such as colorful flowers, interesting foliage, or unique shapes. Ornamental plants are commonly used in landscaping, gardens, and indoor settings to enhance the visual appeal of a space.
Are plants flowers?
Flowers are part of the reproductive cycle of plants therefore they are not plants per se.
Is chrysanthemum a shrub or herb?
Chrysanthemums are herbaceous perennial plants, not shrubs. They have a long growing season and produce colorful flowers that can come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
What happens when the seeds are dispersed?
the flowers that consisted of seeds may fell the seeds dispersed develops into plants then..
Do clematis plants attract bees?
Yes, clematis plants can attract bees with their colorful and fragrant flowers.
Do wandering jew plants flower?
Yes, wandering jew plants do produce small, colorful flowers.
Do coleus plants produce flowers?
Yes, coleus plants do produce flowers, but they are often small and not very showy compared to the plant's colorful leaves.
Are plants that are pollinated by moths and bats more likely to have colorful flowers or fragrant flowers?
Plants that are pollinated by moths and bats are not likely to have colorful flowers, but will indeed pollinate fragrant ones. This is because night pollinators, such as the moths and bats have critical ability to find a flower by its fragrance.
Do calathea plants flower?
Yes, calathea plants do flower, but their flowers are small and not very showy compared to their colorful leaves.
Why do plants produce bright colorful flowers and structures to disperse their seeds?
They do not produce bright colours to disperse the seed, the colours are to attract pollinators to allow seed to form. Seed requires to be dispersed ao all the seedlings would grow on the same spot.
What holds flowers leaves and fruit on plants?
Usually stems hold flowers, leaves, and fruit on plants.
How are spores dispersed in nature?
Usually by the wind - or by animals brushing against the plants.
What is the attractive part of the plant?
Plants become so attractive due to their green leaves, colorful flowers, etc.
How you define flowers?
Flowers are reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts. It is also a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms.
Why are flowers usually colorful and scented?
To attract insects so that the insects can drink their nectar and pick up the pollen o the plant. Te insect will then fly to another plant with the pollen and fertilise it so it can make seeds which make new plants...
