because if they were coloured the moon couldN'T ABSORB THEIR MAGICAL POWERS.
The deciduous tree with white flowers is night-queen.
As they are pollinated by moths this allows them to be seen.
Because, as small inconspicuous white flowers, the only pollinators who can find them are moths, and moths come out at night, when they are more obvious.
As with most night flowering plants the flowers are white ,as they are pollinated by moths and other night flying insects this makes them more easilly seen.
Sphinx moth is an insect that is attracted to night-blooming white flowers due to their strong scent and nectar.
1.There are flowers that bloom at night. The one that I know of was called "Night Blooming Cereus" by a friend who had one in his greenhouse. We went out on the night that it bloomed. It was a beautiful large white flower with many petals. See attached links. 2.all most all white flowers that have deep fragrance blooms at night.eg jasmine because they dont have color to attract insects the fragrance works for it
Pollination of flowers happen through animals and insects.Flowers like jasmine & sepals bloom at night & get pollinated through animals & insects. So,these flowers have special adoptation to attract insects.Have fragrant & white colour are special adoptation.In addition white colour is more visible than other colours in night.Therefore insects attracted to such flowers.
1. White stands out better in low light conditions making it easier for insects to find. 2. As they bloom at night the plant does not have to waste resources producing coloured pigments (for petals) to attract day insects (such as bees) - most night blooming flowers are pollinated by moths and bats. 3. Night blooming flowers are normally heavily scented - which acts as an attractant for nocturnal insects and mammal's.
The night blooming cereus or queen of the night
You can identify a night blooming cactus by its unique flowers that bloom only at night. These flowers are usually white or pale in color and have a strong, sweet fragrance. The cactus itself may have a thick, fleshy stem with spines or thorns.
I think you mean which white flowers attract insects in relative darkness. Many night blooming flowers are strongly scented (e.g. cactus blooms) so that they can attract moths at night for pollination
Night flowers bloom at night to attract pollinators such as moths and bats, which are more active during the night. These flowers often have strong scents and light coloration to make them more visible in the darkness. Blooming at night also helps the flowers conserve energy by avoiding the harsh sunlight during the day.