Flowers6 min read
Why a flower opens at a particular hour
A bud's opening hour emerges from a daily internal rhythm meeting darkness, light, temperature and its stage of growth. The timing can also shape when pollinators find it.
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A bud's opening hour emerges from a daily internal rhythm meeting darkness, light, temperature and its stage of growth. The timing can also shape when pollinators find it.
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