Mosquito pollination of Habenaria obtusata (Orchidaceae)

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Thien, L. B.

Source:

American Journal of Botany, Botanical Society of America, Volume 56, Issue 2, p.232-237 (1969)

Call Number:

A69THI01IDUS

Keywords:

Habenaria obtusata, Platanthera obtusata

Abstract:

The floral morphology and pollination of Habenaria obtusata (Orchidaceae) are described. Habenaria obtusata occurs in Alaska, Canada, Norway, Siberia, etc., in great numbers and is pollinated by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. The pollination process is described as observed in glass cages.