Abstract:The reproductive biology and the pollination of Echinodorus grandiflorus (Cham. & Schltdl.) Micheli were studied in populations native to interior of the State of São Paulo, Brazil. This species blossoms in summer and its flowers offer both nectar and pollen as rewards to pollinators. Nectar is produced in nectaries located at the base of the marginal carpels, opposite the petals. However, the effective pollinators (social and solitary bees), were recorded collecting pollen only. Visits, which can last fro… Show more
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