Biology
Flowers Facing Upwards Attract More Pollinators, Researchers Say
Plants with flowers pointing towards the sky may be more likely to attract moth pollinators, compared to shy sideways-facing flowers. This suggests that flower direction plays a larger role in pollination than scent.
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