Insect Pollinated
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Name | Insect Pollinated |
|---|---|
| Perianth | Dull colours Reduced or absent petals and sepals No scent or nectar is produced |
| Flower | Many of the plants have the male and female flowers separate - either on different plants (dioecious) or separate on the same plant (monoecious) Many small flowers are grouped in an inflorescence positioned above the foliage |
| Stamens | Well exposed stamens - sometimes due to long filaments Masses of pollen produced Pollen exine is smooth and the pollen does not stick together |
| Pistil | Large, exposed stigmas, often with a feathery appearance - the branches can intercept the pollen Single ovules |
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