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SIGNS: Pollinator Foolers


bee & fly mimics...
orchid flowers trap insects
for pollination



sharing with Lesley's Signs 2


Hoosier Quote:
“Make your business talks 
as short as your prayers 
and you will always be a winner.”
~Edgar W. Howe~


Comments

Tom said…
I never knew this! Tom The Backroads Traveller
These are very crafty plants to mimic the females of their pollinators. But then didn't we all know that orchids were smart plants.
Nonnie said…
neither did I, Tom! I love learning new things!
Nonnie said…
thanks! The day I visited the orchid collection was one of my favorite days.
RedPat said…
Tricky flowers!
How clever of those plants! I love orchids.
Lesley said…
These are more than just pretty flowers!
Graham Edwards said…
Interesting. One lives and learns.
diane b said…
That's clever. Like your quote too.
Nonnie said…
glad you liked the quote.
Nonnie said…
I too enjoy learning new things!
Gattina said…
I learned something new !
J C said…
Fun and informative post Nonnie. Mother Nature is awesome and this is proof.
Su-sieee! Mac said…
Very interesting -- a natural form of entrapment.

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