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Enigmatic Pollinators: Grootbos Foundation's Latest Project

Enigmatic Pollinators: Grootbos Foundation's Latest Project

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Enigmatic Pollinators: Grootbos Foundation's Latest Project

Our dedicated entomologists have just kicked off the trial phase of our Spring Enigmatic Pollinators Project!

This fascinating study involves Lyperia tristes, a flower known for its enchanting scent of cinnamon in the late afternoon. To better understand its pollinators, we've covered the flowers with gauze bags for 24 hours. This allows our team to conduct precise nectar measurements using ultra-fine 1μl capillary tubes.

Now, we're eagerly waiting to see if insects are drawn to these aromatic blooms. With a little luck, we'll capture some incredible photos of the enigmatic pollinators at work!

Enigmatic Pollinators: Grootbos Foundation's Latest Project

Grootbos Foundation

Grootbos Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation in Gansbaai committed to conserving the Cape Floral Kingdom and uplifting the communities that reside within it. The foundation protects more than 22,200ha of fynbos landscape and biodiversity on Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the Walk...

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